Arts In Parma

Krampus on a Snowy Day Photo by Sean Mabin

Sean Mabin, owner operator of Prama Artspace & Gallery, is showing at Valley Art Center, 155 Bell St., in Chagrin Falls, for the 53rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition through December 16.. He won the “completely different” Maxine Agger Kopecky Award, and a cash award. Sean & his wife Angie Reali-Mabin are showing at Pinwheel Gallery, 2019 Broadview Rd., in The Snow Show, which runs through January 3.

Sue Holick-Bade has an ink and water color on display in the Cuyahoga Valley Art Centers’ Student & Faculty Exhibition through Dec 6th. CVAC is located at 2131 Front St in Cuyahoga Falls. She has two works, a water color and a faux stained-glass, on display at Laurel Lake Gallery in the Women’s Art League “3 Media Plus Exhibition” running through Dec 5th. The gallery is located at 200 Laurel Lake Dr in Hudson.

Gary Nass, Parma resident and Parma Arts member is on display at Frontdoor Gallery, 3838 Brecksville Rd in Richfield.

Anthony DeMarco – A flock of bird sculptures has migrated from Hudson, to Cuyahoga Falls, and now to Akron. Birdsong is a unique art installation of over 150 bird sculptures hand painted by local artists, one of which is Anthony DeMarco. The flock has been making the rounds to various communities. This installation will be on view through the end of 2024 at the Akron Art Museum located at 1 South Main Street.

Lynn Shayko – Is on exhibit in Tremont at Doubting Thomas Gallery, 856 Jefferson Ave., show is titled The Art of the Nude opening December 13th.

FREE 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. December 9th and the 23rd. 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.

FREE Needlework Network at Parma Art Center, 7335 Ridge Rd, ongoing every Monday, 11 am to 2 pm. Began as a needlework gathering and has expanded to any tabletop type project. Bring your idea, supplies, projects, and share with others. Knit, crochet, embroidery, beading, sewing, quilting, doll making, ribbon work, jewelry or any tabletop medium. Great way to socialize, meet new friends and share ideas with other creatives. Bring your lunch, coffee, tea, and water provided.