Arts In Parma

*Prama Artspace Gallery, 5411 Pearl Rd, opened the exhibit titled “Back In The Groove”, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The show runs through April 21st. It features Amelia Casiano, Gary Nass, Laura D’Alessandro, Rez Work and Sean Mabin.

*Sean Mabin – and wife, Angie Reali-Mabin are in the Geauga Park District’s Community Art Exhibit titled “The Forest is Calling and I Must Create”. This show is a Tree Inspired Exhibit, on display through April 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM at The West Woods Nature Center. Sean also was accepted into the Annual Juried BAYarts Exhibition, at 28795 Lake Rd. in Bay Village, which runs through April 6th.

*Marianne Legeza – Member of the Greenbriar Art League and Parma Arts is currently on exhibit in the Geauga Park District’s Community Art Exhibit titled “The Forest is Calling and I Must Create”. This show is a Tree Inspired Exhibit, through April 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM at The West Woods Nature Center. Her three watercolor paintings are " Autumn Splendor"- red and golden maple leaves, " End of Season"- grove of birch trees, and “Serenity"- a winter landscape with snow and pine trees.

*Lynne Shayko – is currently on exhibit in the “In Honor of Women” Exhibit at Stella’s Art Gallery, located at 38033 Euclid Ave in Willoughby. Lynne is a member of Parma Arts and the instructor for the upcoming Introduction to Portrait Drawing class which runs through April. She also oversees the Free Figure Drawing at the Parma Art Center, information below.

*Figure Drawing at The Parma Art Center, 7335 Ridge Rd (inside City of Parma Parks &Recreation Center). Ongoing FREE figure drawing the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. No instructor, just a gathering of artists. Welcome beginning or experienced artists to draw or paint. Live models, fully clothed. Each session a different volunteer model from the community will pose in exchange for a drawing/painting from each artist present. This is a body-positive group, all shapes, sizes, and ages are welcome to pose. Great way for artists to hone your figure drawing skills, meet other artists, in a relaxing atmosphere. For more information, or if you want to volunteer to model, email Lynne Shayko at Lshayko@kent.edu.

*Parma Arts - located at the Parma Arts Center, 7335 Ridge Rd, in the Parks & Recreation Department Building is currently seeking members. Membership in this 501(c)3 nonprofit is inexpensive. They haven't raised fees in over 20 years. I can’t name another organization that can boast a statement like that. Their mission is to bring arts to the community. View their web page www.parmafinearts.org for more information.

*Call for Artists – Annual Medley of Arts Show & Sale May 18 & 19, 2024, at the Parma Art Center, 7335 Ridge Rd. Details and the application can be located on their web page www.parmafinearts.org. There are 8 categories. First place in each category receive cash awards, 2nd & 3rd place receive ribbon recognition, plus there’s a Best in Show and a People’s Choice Award. Over $600 in prize monies. Ages 16 and up can enter.