Call to Cleveland Area Artists

Hello everyone, I’m putting an exhibition together for E11even 2 (at W.78st Studios).  I’m looking for 5 artists for a group show.  Please email R!ch at thepopshop@gmail.com for consideration, subject “Variable Speed Exhibition”.  Please feel free to share this post.  Here are the bullet points.

1. The exhibition is called “Variable Speed” (referring to the different approaches and speeds in which artists work)
2. This is not a themed exhibition, but an exhibition to show the works in which an artist creates work independently.  Works should be new or have not been shown with in a 50 mile radius of the gallery.  All mediums will be considered.  Works must be cohesive as a grouping.
3. Number of works per artists will be based on size.  Ex. 10 Small works (if under 12 in x 12 in), 7 Medium works (if under 24 in x 24in) and 5 Large works (if over 24 in x 24 in, but under 48×48).  Works over 48×48 must be discussed prior with curator.
4. Submit a current website with updated images (not Facebook/IG) or 5 images along with your name, contact info and any other pertinent information to thepopshop@gmail.com
5. The exhibition will open and run from April 15-May 20, 2022 (Drop off of works will be at the end of March, TBD)
6. Artists should live in the Greater Cleveland area and be able to attend the opening reception and follow gallery/contract rules.  A contract can be found on the exhibitions tab of e11even2.com
7. Submissions will be accepted until the 5 spots are filled. 
8. If you have any question, please email R!ch.  Thank you!

Good Things Come in “Smol” Packages

E11even 2 presents it’s next BIG! We mean small…. show entitled, “The Smol Show”. Artists were asked to create intimate works for this exhibition. Pieces average in size from 4×4 inches to 6×6 inches. We hope to see you on Friday, Aug. 20th from 5p-9p. This is a one night cash and carry event. Get their early to get your pocket sized artwork.

Featured Artists:

1. Jared Gepperth
2. Celeste Stauber
3. Bob Peck
4. Lilly Buttitta
5. Ali Primisch
6. George Kocar
7. Sam Gorczyca
8. Claire Raack
9. Janet Luken
10. R!ch Cihlar
11. Christina Sadowski
12. Ben Lambert
13. Grace McConnell

Get your Tickets here compliments of E11even 2: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/78th-street-studios-august-third-friday-art-walk-tickets-166540030715?discount=78thVIP

Beyond the Garden Gate

Beyond the Garden Gate, is a group exhibition featuring work that explores nature, landscapes, and themes that sometimes fall in the darker and mysterious side of scenic art.  Please join E11even 2 and the participating artists for walk through the garden in their next exhibition.

April 16 – May 21
Opening Reception, Friday April 16th, 2021 5p-8p

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  Stuck and Whirl by Lisa Schonberg

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Featured Artists:
1. Carly Zimmerman
2. Grace Kildoo
3. Lilly Buttitta
4. Ben Lambert
5. Lisa Schonberg
6. Josh Haplea

The Extravaganza of Strange

Extravaganza of Strange is the next featured exhibition at E11even 2 gallery opening on Friday, September 18th, 2020 from 5p-8p.  Artist and creator, Bili Kribbs says “EOS is a slightly spooky freakshow of the unnatural with unhinged creatures and fun characters.  I think there is also humor throughout the show that is a hard push into the surreal imagination.”

Guests can expect the unexpected, says Kribbs.  “During the duration of the event there are timed lighting and audio changes that reveal images not seen under the normal light. UV paint (invisible ink) was used, and when under black-light, different images appear on many pieces.”

Attendees can expect to see something different in both regular and black light while visiting. These light and audio changes are frequent, requiring the visitor to stay long enough to see what changes in the artwork under different lighting.

Kribbs also mentions, “It’s important to share art with everyone. This is why there are prints and small castings available at the every-person price of $15 and up. Surprise! Art is accessible for all!  This event is family friendly.

Extravaganza of Strange
Works by Bili Kribbs

Opening Reception Friday September 18, 2020, 5p-8p

Closing Reception Friday October 16, 2020, 5p-8p

Free Mystery Grab Bag of Art!

We miss seeing you all so much! So, we put together a Quarantine Challenge for you! Take a photo of yourself with your favorite piece of artwork you purchased (or were gifted) from @e11even2gallery and post it to IG or publicly on FB, tag us and let us know why it’s your favorite! We will randomly pick a winner for a special e11even 2 Mystery Grab Bag! Contest will end 5/6! Get to posting!! #bestdamngallery #cle #cleveland #quarantinechallenge #artistsoninstagram #supportsmallbusiness @ e11even 2

The Essential Artist: “When the going gets Tough, the Tough gets Cleveland!” says the gallery owners at e11even 2.

R!ch Cihlar, Christina Sadowski, & Billy Nainiger

“We’re Cleveland Tough and we’re all necessary,” state the owners of e11even 2.  We all have jobs to do, some are small and some grand but that’s what makes the world work.  “When you come to 78th Street Studios for a Third Friday event, e11even 2 is on your list of “absolutely necessary” places to visit,” says Christina Sadowski.  We work hard to make sure our guests and friends enjoy themselves after a rigid week of life.  Life is tough enough and along with the art we share, we want to divert our guests rough week into a few hours of fun.  We offer quirky themed exhibitions, a lively atmosphere, and top it off with a friendly welcome.  We all want to have a good time and not seeing our friends in-person is starting to put a damper on what we do.  We are adjusting like everyone else, but it’s not the same behind a computer.

“Although separation from the gallery is distressing I have to be an optimist” says R!ch Cihlar.  “The best thing I can do right now is what I’ve been doing all along.  I make art, I plan art, and I think art.  It’s what I do, so I’m not going to stop because I can’t hang out with my friends or go to the store. I’m still creating, just under different circustances. I still see my friends, on social media or via video chat, and I know that I will see them in person in time.”

“On my days home, I have focused on building robots” says Billy Nainiger. “It has been a good way to distract myself from the current situation. I am looking forward to when we can get back to holding the Third Friday events, seeing our friends and sharing our artwork. Until then, keep washing your hands!

Did you Know? The owners of e11even 2 are all deemed essential employees. We are working hard each day to stay safe and do a vital job.

Billy Nainiger is a Cleveland Fireman. As a first responder, he is on the front lines every day. He constantly answers the call to help.  Each and every time he responds to a call or tends to a sick or injured person, he is putting himself at risk.

Christina Sadowski is a Safety Officer for Cleveland Public Power. She ensures the electrical crews are working safely and have the necessary PPE to do their job. She is out in the field regularly helping reduce the number of workplace injuries and keeping the essential workers at work! Without CPP, many of us would be in the dark! Shop her Etsy store at: www.etsy.com/shop/christinasadowski

R!ch Cihlar is an Art Department Office Manager. While schools are closed, he ensures studio supplies are available to students along with overseeing a direct line of communication to all resource’s.  Education and communication are vital to the culture.  Richardcihlar.com

When you need a distraction, stay connected with e11even 2.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.  We are working to add new art, videos and making the online shopping experience easier!  We can’t wait to see you all soon!

Who Has Junk in the Trunk?

We all seem to have junk drawers in our home, and  what’s an artist to do with all of that junk?  They build Junk-bots of course.  E11even 2’s next exhibition explores the endless possibilities of building these quirky junk robots.  E11even 2 invites you to opening reception on March 20th, 2020 from 5p-9p.  This exhibition is free and family friendly.

Featured Artists
1. Daniel Kearsey
2. R!ch Cihlar
3. Mark Overlow
4. Bill Fiest
5. Clare Kolat
6. Christina Sadowski
7. Bob Peck
8. Felicia Crane & Jon Lee
9. Josh Haplea
10. Tim Switalski
11. Rick Sans
12. Thomas Conger
13. Nicole Edwards
14.  Joseph Shaw
15. Billy Nainiger
16. George Kocar

Nightfall: Cleveland After Dark

Nightfall: Cleveland After Dark is a photography exhibition offering a new perspective of the city.  Artist and gallery owner Christina Sadowski says “I wanted to go back to my roots and photograph the city I love. However, I wanted to capture the city after dark which is something I had not done before.”

  Sadowski went out downtown after sunset and shot several long exposure images. The buildings were lit up, streaks of cars passing by and people wandering on foot. Sadowski says, “I opted to edit all the images to black and white. Early on in my career, this was the way I worked. I moved away and focused on colorful imagery. When working in a monochromatic palette, you have to consider the subject matter and composition in a different manner than if you were using full color palette. Contrast, shadows, tones and textures all guide the emotion behind the images. I hope this collection presents Cleveland as a thriving underdog.”

These photos will be on display January 17 – February 21, 2020.  The opening reception for Nightfall: Cleveland After Dark will be on January 17^th from 5-9pm at e11even 2 Gallery.  

Are You Feeling Dangerous?

Dangerous
September 20 – November 15,  2019

Dangerous is the next featured exhibition at E11even 2 gallery opening September 20^th  from 5p-9p  Artist and gallery owners, Billy Nainiger, Christina Sadowski, and R!ch Cihlar share their support for the upcoming Cleveland Browns Season by creating an array of original art works.

Nainiger, known for his pop art influence and mixed media approach to his work, says “I wanted to host a Browns exhibition because I have been a huge fan since the days of Bernie Kosar, Ozzie Newsome, Ernst Byner and the rest of the Dawg pound.  Cleveland is a football town and everybody seems to love the Browns, win or lose.  E11even 2 wanted to put on a show to help celebrate the love we have for our boys in orange and brown.”

Works featured in this exhibition will be a variety of mixed media and painted pieces from all 3 owners.  Guests will also have an opportunity to collect the limited edition Dangerous can Koozie (while supplies last).  This is a family friendly event.

Don’t Panic! Tread Lightly

“Don’t Panic! Tread Lightly”

Collaborative works by R!ch Cihlar and Bob Peck

May 17 – June 21, 2019

Don’t Panic! Tread lightly is the next exhibition at E11even 2 gallery to open on Friday, May 17^th from 5p-9p.  The name, ‘Don’t Panic!’,  that’s used by R!ch Cihlar and Bob Peck for their art collaborations started out as a title to bring on a sense of excitement for their initial showing together.  As R!ch and Bob ensured more live-painting events together, they realized the name could also be tied to the audience’s reaction to their process as they layer their work.  Onlookers have had shocked reactions as they watch various sections of each painting being sprayed over repeatedly by the artists, often appearing as the image is being defaced by the other before the final product is unmasked.  This dynamic duo continues to leave their imprint on the city with murals, scavenger hunts, fine art and more.  And this time, they’re back with a word of advice. “Tread Lightly”.

Works featured in the upcoming exhibition pay reverence to the little things in life.  Those that may be neglected as posing a threat or to think twice about.  R!ch says, “ When Bob and I were planning this exhibition, I was thinking about things that could really ruin your day, something like getting stung by a bee or being bit by a snake.  It may or may not kill you, but you should never underestimate the little guy. So the collaborative works in this exhibition, are just that.  Bob came up with the secondary title “Tread Lightly”, as a means of explaining these things could be found right under our feet, literally and figuratively. That’s the concept of the exhibition, a mere warning to be aware of your surroundings.”

Bob Peck says “The idea of treading lightly ranges from sidestepping a poisonous creature, to removing toxic people from your life.  Keep your head on a swivel and always be aware of your surroundings.  At the same time, we wanted to juxtaposition them with artistic flair and dynamic imagery.  Just because something is dangerous, doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful as well. ”

Bees, snakes, and more are all fair game for R!ch and Bob as they pair up on the new series of paintings.  R!ch creates highly detailed stenciled images and Bob works over, under, around and through them with his abstract style, using color and line work to help set the tone.  In the end, each collaborative piece ends with a harmonious mix of spray paint and acrylic paint that ensures excitement with its kinetic energy and unassuming dialog.

Also being released during the exhibition is the official “Don’t Panic!” affiliation pin.  An enamel pin featuring the Duo’s namesake for those who want to join the cause.

Opening Reception Friday May 17^th 5p-9p

Closing Reception Friday June 21^th 5p-9p