More Info on The Gallery Hop and Walking Exhibition

Short North Arts District  Gallery Hop Highlights Saturday May 4, 2013   Gallery Hop sponsored in part by   Multi-Gallery AICUO Award Exhibition   The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO) will be hosting a Walking Exhibition throughout the Short North during the May Gallery Hop. In addition to their May exhibits, nine Short North businesses will display works from the grand award winner and other finalists of the AICUO Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts. Locations include:   Grid Furnishings featuring Grand Award Winner Matthew Gallagher Studios on High Gallery featuring finalist Markia Wright   Marcia Evans Gallery featuring finalist Chelsea Flowers  Sharon Weiss Gallery featuring finalist Evan Lolli The Candle Lab featuring finalist Christian Wentland Sherrie Gallerie featuring finalist Ashton Saunders Brandt-Roberts Galleries featuring finalist Dave Bowers pm gallery featuring finalist Morgan Babic Rivet featuring finalist Nick Blanzy  In the Galleries... Brandt-Roberts Galleries - 642 N High St  Brandt-Roberts Galleries will feature "Artistic Verve" during the month of May. The exhibit will include the two dynamic artistic visions of Maria Alejandra Zanetta and Janet Grisssom.  Zanettta creates bold, colorful interpretations of urban spaces and abstract forms in the linocut and collage medium. Working in oils, Grissom produces vibrant, heavily textured landscapes and seascapes that are memorably tactile. The show will run May 3 - 26, with an opening reception Friday, May 3, 5:30-8:00PM. Terra Gallery - 8 E Poplar Ave       The May show at Terra Gallery is Spring Salon Show featuring colorful landscape, floral and abstract works. Exhibit opens during the May 4th Gallery Hop and runs through May 30, 2013.  Sherrie Gallerie - 694 N High St     Sherrie Gallerie will feature the ceramic work of artist Julie Woodrow during the month of May. Julie is an artist as well as an art teacher at Worthington Kilbourne High School. Woodrow throws her form on the potters wheel, then spends hours carving the surface.  The work is then either Raku-fired or glazed with sumptuous color and then fired. Join us at Sherrie Gallerie for an artist reception during the May Gallery Hop 5-7PM. Roy G Biv - 997 N High St Roy G Biv gallery exhibits works from Nicole Crock and David King for the month of May. Join us at the opening reception during Gallery Hop May 4th and again for the artists' talk Saturday May 25th 2:30PM. Marcia Evans Gallery - 8 E Lincoln St Artist Annette Poitau exhibits "A Study in Color" at Marcia Evans Gallery through May 25, 2013. A French-born American painter, Annette received her MFA with honors from the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Paris and also studied in New York.  This solo show represents bold new abstracts, rich in color and texture, and grounded in dynamic natural forms representative of the earth and elements of the human body. Annette explores a technique that is analogous to the geological processes of sedimentation and erosion that help to shape the earth. Studios on High Gallery - 686 N High St Studios on High Gallery presents "The Potential of Pastel," an art exhibit by pastel artist Sandy Reddig and polymer clay jeweler Jeanette Kandray. Pastel works by Sandy Reddig include portraits that celebrate the beauty, character and personality of our family generations and community along with pastel landscapes and still life. Jeanette Kandray tints translucent polymer clay with pastels to capture the soft colors of nature that add depth and interest to her jewelry. Exhibit runs through May 31st. Interact with the artists during Gallery Hop this Saturday. Lindsay Gallery - 986 N High St The intricate designs of deceased Columbus woodcarver, Stephen Sabo, will continue to be on display at Lindsay Gallery through May 31. Learn about the amazing way these works were discovered and more about the artist's life and inspiration during this Gallery Hop Saturday. Hop Happenings In addition to the traditional art galleries of the Short North, district boutiques, restaurants and retail shops celebrate art during the May Gallery Hop with special exhibits and events, come see what's happening... Grid Furnishings  AICUO Grand Award Winner, Matthew Gallagher "Indra's Net" exhibit Grid Furnishings exhibits "Indra's Net," paintings by Matthew Gallagher, Grand Award Winner of this year's AICUO Award for Excellence.  Gallagher is a graduating senior at Oberlin College.  "My visual art deals with my desire to express images and colors I feel in reaction to auditory stimuli," said Gallagher of his paintings. Gallagher is also the Chief Operating Officer of We Are the Catalystan - an emerging arts publication.   Kingsrowe Gallery Joshua Wallace and Joe-Joe Hoye art exhibit Kingsrowe Gallery will be holding their very first art exhibit since opening in the Short North Arts District. The exhibit will feature works from artists Joshua Wallace and Joe-Joe Hoye, opening reception is  5-10PM Gallery Hop night. GCJ: Garden, Chamber, Joint  Live entertainment and giveaways GCJ (Garden, Chamber, Joint) will celebrate the May Gallery Hop with entertainment, designers and live window displays. The Chamber will host leather artist "Brian...the leather guy" who will be at the shop with handmade pieces.    The Garden will partner with the av-ante guard performance group, the GLAMAZONS, to stylize a live window display. Hosted by Diamond Hunter and Nikki Stone, GCJ will have entertainment throughout the evening including prizes and giveaways. Join us for an always spicy stop on Gallery Hop at GCJ!   Brothers Drake Live music, art exhibit, charitable cause Live music includes the Evan Oberla Project, Tim Britt, and concert memorabilia from Jennalee Cook. PetPromise, a local animal rescue will be on the patio for you to meet some adoptable pets. Tokyo Gogo will be making dog treats, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the charity. Genevi Schindehutte begins her exhibit for the month of May. Inspired by her recent travel through India, this collection explores the movements and behaviors of light through the lens.   What the Rock?!  Garden of Grunge exhibit   "Garden of Grunge" During this exhibit, inspired by sludge found if the late Eighties and the early Nineties, Columbus artist Bryan "Bam Bam" Grey presents all new works at What the Rock?! as part of the continuing artist window installation series. Paradise Garage Pinchflat event Paradise Garage will host the third annual "Pinchflat" Bike Poster Party this Gallery Hop Saturday. Pinchflat features limited-edition posters, inspired by bikes and cycling, designed by central Ohio artists, designers, and illustrators. These fresh posters will each be available for $30.  Pinchflat is free and open to the public! Zoom Room Columbus  Live demos The Zoom Room Columbus will host obedience, tricks and agility demos during this Saturday's Gallery Hop. Bring your furry friend to the new doggie addition to the District to learn about their great deals on classes as well as merchandise. T. David Collection Teresa Morbitzer jewelry Jewelry designer Teresa Morbitzer will be exhibiting at T. David Collection this May Gallery Hop. Morbitzer has been a guest to T. David Collection before and is very well received.  She operates under the name Vintage Vamp on outlets such as Etsy and does many shows throughout Columbus.  Her designs all incorporate vintage finds that she re-purposes into beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry. The Lamp Shade 40th Anniversary The Lamp Shade will be celebrating their 40th anniversary in May! Yes you read it right, 40 years! Stop in to see the team this Gallery Hop Saturday to listen to the live music of David Sky a to receive 40% off specials.  Rose Bredl Flowers & Garden Potting inspirations Rose Bredl, the full service garden inspired floral design studio, offers simple and sophisticated organic floral designs for the style conscious consumer.  This Gallery Hop Saturday join the team for some beautiful potting ideas and creations for the upcoming Mother's Day holiday. Get ideas for your own floral and garden needs as well as gifts for your loved ones. Candle Lab Honest Tea and artwork curated by 83 Gallery The Candle Lab will display a collection of artwork curated by 83 Gallery this Gallery Hop Saturday. Additionally, the Candle Lab will host Honest Tea in store for a tasting, complete with candles that match the flavors of the drinks. LP Designs  Keith Klingenberg exhibit LP Designs will feature the works of local artist and painter, Keith Klingenberg this Gallery Hop Saturday. Klingenberg's paintings and photographs focus on the natural world and the things he collects.  Klingenberg pays special attention to landscapes that have been altered by people in some way, whether it is a place still in use, or land that has lost its usefulness to people and nature is reclaiming it. Stone Village Church Jessica Weathersby exhibit Stone Village Church presents "Entangled," a collection of delicate print art of depth and luscious intricacies by artists Jessica Weathersby. Join us for the opening Gallery Hop reception on Saturday, May 4 from 5:30-8PM. The exhibit will run through May 31st. Candy Cane Art of Mixology  Create & Taste at the May Gallery Hop during the "Art of Mixology" at Candy Cane. Their licensed mixologist will awaken your pallet with fresh fruits, purees, nectars and exotic fruit juices.  Bring your friends and create your own or have a refreshed version of your favorite drink.  The Candy Cane bar is interactive and fun, and a unique stop during your Hop!        Skully's Music-Diner Gallery Hop dance party Skully's Music-Diner celebrates Gallery Hop and Cinco de Mayo this Saturday with their official dance party sponsored by Jameson and Absolut. Visit Skullys.org for the night's specials. The Yuengling specials are at Press Grillthis Gallery Hop Saturday! Press Grillhas a long storied history and reputation as a favorite Short North dining spot for both locals & visitors alike.  What better way to enjoy the official beer of Gallery Hop than with a delicious, juicy Press Burger? Join us!