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Press Releases

Shaker Arts Council Holiday Art Market Presented by KeyBank

11/20/2021

 
Shaker Heights, OH
November 20, 2021

The Shaker Arts Council Holiday Art Market will be presented by KeyBank on Saturday, December 4, 2021. This one day pop-up is an opportunity to shop for the holidays while supporting local artists. The
Holiday Art Market will be held from 11am -5pm at The Van Aken District along Walker Road in Shaker Heights. Selections will include accessories, art, ceramics, cosmetics, fiber art, jewelry, paper goods and
photography with gifts for every age and price range. The event will include live music and will have complimentary hot beverages and bitesfor the attendees, a fun photobooth experience and a make-and-takecraft station for the kids. Bring the whole family for this fun shopping
experience. For more information visit www.shakerartscouncil.org

Shaker Arts Council Announces New Art-Wrapped Utility Boxes Added to Public Art Tour

10/4/2021

 
Shaker Heights, OH
October 4, 2021

Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is announcing the unveiling of eight newly wrapped utility boxes throughout Shaker Heights. Two student-designed boxes can be viewed at the corner of Parkland Drive and Lee Road and near the RTA Green line tracks at Southington Road. Three of the boxes designed by professional artists can be seen at the intersections of Lee Road, Courtland Boulevard, South Green Road and Shaker
Boulevard and three others at the intersections of Ashby Road, Kenmore Road and Onaway Road and Van Aken Boulevard. The eight boxes have been added to the Shaker Heights Public Art Tour. New this year, due to the abundance of public art in Shaker Heights, the tour has been divided into two routes: the Blue Line and the Green Line. The SHAC sponsored online tours can be accessed by computer or mobile devices. Feel free to bike, drive or walk in person using your electronic device, or take the tour virtually. For more information visit www.shakerartscouncil.org.

​Shaker Arts Council’s SHAC on TRAC Utility Box Project is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
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Shaker Arts Council Announces Imagine Chagrin Art Exhibit

8/10/2021

 
Shaker Heights, OH
August 10, 2021
 
The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is mounting a free public art exhibit this fall in the storefront windows of local businesses along Chagrin Boulevard between Lee and Avalon Roads and along Lee Road between Chagrin and Van Aken.  The Imagine Chagrin exhibit aims to highlight local businesses, showcase local artists, and reinvigorate Shaker Heights’ classic downtown.  The exhibit dates are September 10 through October 8, 2021. 
 
Participating storefronts are Master Marr’s Taekwondo, Shaker Heights Animal Hospital, Africa Art and Clothes, Chagrin Wine & Beverage Co, Diamond's Men's Store, Brown-Forward Funeral Home, A Touch of Italy,  Faithfully Fit Fitness, Gomez Shoe Repair, Reclamation, Shaker Jazzy Clips, Shaker Heights Nutrition, Shaker Upper Crust, Strive Mental Health and Wellness, and 3-19 Coffee.
 
The professional artists corresponding to the stores listed above are Anna Hsu, Fatima Matar, Ewuresi Archer,  Meryl Engler,  Christina Eagleeye-Wilson, Tristan Hearn, Mata Ziegler, Tai Gomez-Curtain, Louisa Scott, 3Dink - Daija Davis, Georgio Sabino III, Alicia Vasquez, Jacqueline Kahane Freedman, R&B-Studio216 - Bonnie Venable, and Allison Wooley.
 

 For more information about the event and the selected artists visit www.shakerartscouncil.org

Shaker Arts Council Seeks Artists for Storefront Displays

7/2/2021

 
Shaker Heights, OH
July 2, 2021
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The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is looking for artists to bring art to local storefronts this coming fall. Imagine Chagrin aims to reinvigorate the Chagrin and Lee commercial center, support local businesses, and showcase the abundance of artistic talent in our community. The “Imagine Chagrin” exhibit dates are September 10 through October 8. SHAC is sponsoring artistic displays for storefronts located along Chagrin Boulevard between Lee and Avalon Roads and along Lee Road between Chagrin and Van Aken.
SHAC is looking for artists 18 years or older who live in the Greater Cleveland area so that the artwork can be installed on site. Work samples and applications must be submitted no later than Friday 30 July at 5pm. For more information and to download the call and application visit www.shakerartscouncil.org.

Shaker Arts Council Seeks Artists for Art Competition for Utility Box Designs

2/23/2021

 
Shaker Heights, OH
February  23, 2021

Building on the success of the Painting the Town and Building Blocks utility box projects, the Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce this year’s project: SHAC on TRAC.  SHAC, in collaboration with the Reginal Transit Authority (RTA), is sponsoring a juried art competition for the design of utility boxes located along Shaker Heights rapid tracks. 
 
SHAC is looking for artists 21 years or older that live or work in Shaker Heights or reside in the Shaker Heights School District.  Designs and applications must be submitted no later than Friday 30 April at 5pm.  For more information and to download the call, application, and template visit www.shakerartscouncil.org.
 
Shaker Arts Council’s SHAC on TRAC Art Competition for Utility Box Designs is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

Shaker Arts Council Presents The Art of Reading Book Club via Zoom

1/19/2021

 
Shaker Heights, OH
January 19, 2021
Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces The Art of Reading Book Club. The saying goes “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Come spend a cozy and casual evening discussing an eclectic mix of books with art related storylines, explore the images they showcase and the times they reflect. Pre read the book or just join for the experience of connecting with fellow art lovers. Margaret Reardon will lead the discussions. Meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm as a part of Stay-in-Place Productions, the arts council’s response to COVID -19. This program is free and open to everyone. Advance registration is required. For more information and to register visit: www.shakerartscouncil.org.

Margaret Reardon, a resident of Shaker Heights, has over twenty years of experience presenting literacy programs and leading book clubs. Books and art have been lifelong interests. Furthering the missions of nonprofits who support these interests is  a passion as well, and she is excited to have these all come together in support of the wonderful work of SHAC.

Shaker Arts Council Announces Winter/Spring Zoom Art Classes and Webinars

12/2/2020

 
Shaker Heights, OH
December 2, 2020

Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces a Winter/Spring series of community virtual art classes and webinars.  Community art classes specifically geared to K-12 students begin with a Winter Break Session, Monday - Wednesday, December 21-23 and 28-30, 2020.  Another Mini-Session for youths will be offered Monday and Tuesday, February 15-16, 2021.  General classes for students of every age will be offered after-school and on weekends during the 2021winter/spring sessions January 17 - March 20 and March 21– May 30.

SHAC is presenting these classes as part of Stay-in-Place Productions, the arts council’s response to COVID -19.   Classes cover many artistic genres including art with code, drawing, comic art, flamenco dance, mixed media, and theater arts. All are offered within an affordable price range.

There are five free webinars; one featuring a Zentangle demonstration, a webinar on meditation, an introduction to voiceover, the opportunity to create a paper mandala, and an interactive presentation by Little Nosh Productions culminating in homemade Russian tea biscuits.For specific dates, times and to register visit: www.shakerartscouncil.org.

Shaker Arts Council presents a Virtual Holiday Boutique

11/20/2020

 
Shaker Heights, OH
November 20, 2020

Shaker Arts Council presents a virtual pop-up shop for the holidays supporting local artists. If you are looking for a unique gift, this is the opportunity for you.   The boutique will run November 28 - December 31, 2020.  The boutique gives you the opportunity to browse and contact the artists directly for sales.  Selections will include accessories, ceramics, drawing, jewelry, mixed media, paper goods, painting and photography.

Visit the holiday boutique at: www.shakerartscouncil.org.

Shaker Arts Council Seeks Instructors for K-12  Zoom Art Classes

11/2/2020

 
Shaker Heights, OH
November 2, 2020

Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) seeks artists and artisans to instruct online community art classes specifically geared to K-12 students.  Beginning with a Winter Break Session, classes will be offered Monday - Wednesday, December 21-23 and 28-30, 2020.

Another Mini-Session will be offered Monday and Tuesday, February 15-16, 2021.General classes for students will be offered after-school and on weekends during SHAC’s winter/spring sessions January 17 - March 20 and March 21– May 30, 2021.

These courses will be presented via SHAC’s Zoom account as a part of Stay-in-Place Productions.These classes can cover any artistic genre, e.g., dance, cooking, baking, jewelry making, painting, writing, drawing, improvisation, music theory, scrapbooking, or even juggling.  Classes can be 1-day workshops or multiple days, depending on the course content.  Applications will be reviewed by the SHAC selection committee upon receipt.  The deadline is November 20, 2020.  Applicants will be notified after review by the SHAC selection committee. Preference will be given to residents of Shaker Heights and the Shaker Heights School District and to Shaker Arts Council members.

For more information and to download the call and application, visit www.shakerartscouncil.org.

Shaker Arts Council Announces Fall Zoom Art Classes and Webinars

9/2/2020

 
Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces a Fall series of community virtual art classes and webinars.  SHAC is presenting these classes September 20 – November 4, 2020 as part of Stay-in-Place Productions, the arts council’s response to COVID -19.  There are classes for every age and cover many artistic genres including painting, drawing, theater arts, graphic novels, mixed media, paper-mache, poetry, and photography. All are offered within an affordable price range.There are four free webinars; one featuring a Zentangle demonstration, a webinar on meditation, an introduction to voiceover and a presentation by Peter Lawson Jones offering tips on building your acting career.

For specific dates, times and to register visit: www.shakerartscouncil.org.
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