The Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) program will feature Chesterland-based painter and sculptor Bert Self. Host for the…
GANG Features Artist Bert Self
June 16, 6:30-8 p.m.
The Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) program will feature Chesterland-based painter and sculptor Bert Self. Host for the evening will be local photographer Frank Fendi.
The educational program, which is free and open to the general public, will take place at Heinen’s Cafe, 402 Center St. in Chardon. No reservations are necessary.
Self’s artistic life takes its inspiration from the beauty of nature, “as God designed it and revealed it.” Although she is currently working primarily on oil paintings and sculptors, her media interests encompass cartooning, illustration, large-scale acrylics on pegboard, glass blowing and even dance. Her talk will focus on her life as an artist and the sources of her inspiration.
For more information, contact Joanne Durante at 440-729-6481.
heART of Geauga Arts Jam
June 27, 12-9:30 p.m.
The third annual heART of Geauga Arts Jam, hosted by the Geauga Council for Arts and Culture and the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, will be held on Chardon Square.
The Arts Jam is a showcase for the arts featuring more than 100 artists and performers. The day will include workshops and family-friendly activities such as face painting, acrobatics, storytelling, juggling, the popular Graffiti Wall for kids and much more.
Organizations joining the fun include The Geauga Library, Fairmount Center for the Performing Arts and The Geauga Park District. Participants can learn to clog dance, paint original silk scarves, do Zentangle art and create unique photos using Instagram. The Geauga Music Center will host the popular “instrument petting zoo,” where attendees can try out different instruments. All afternoon events are free or of nominal charge.
The Jam will continue with a 7:30 p.m. performance of “Around the World in 80 Days” at the historic Geauga Lyric Theater. Produced by GLTG and directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen, the event will feature cameo performances by local dignitaries in the classic Jules Verne story. All seats are $6 and tickets can be purchased at the GLTG box office, by phone at 440-286-2255 or online at www.geaugatheater.org.
Financial sponsors for the 2015 event include The Burr Funeral Home and Junction Auto Family.
Arts Jam is collaboration. The organizers welcome volunteers. For more information, visit www.chardonartsjam.org.
