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

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!

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.  

Wanderlust: Featured Photography by Christina Sadowski

Wanderlust is the next featured exhibition at E11even 2 gallery opening on Friday, January 18^th, 2019.  Photographer and gallery owner, Christina Sadowski sets out to capture the world around us in her travels near and far with a new body of photographs.

Sadowski says “Wanderlust’s definition is the strong desire to travel. And after this year I can safely say that term embodies what I am.”  The exhibition will feature over twenty architectural and landscape photos from Sadowski’s 2018 journeys.  These journeys include but are not limited to Oregon, Kentucky, Switzerland, Germany, The Czech Republic, France and more.  

Sadowski states, “2018 has taken me on quite an adventure, mentally, physically, and emotionally.  I anticipate my photos offer some insight to my  past excursions, and perpetuate guests to take their own adventures and voyages.

Opening Reception Friday January 18, 2019

Closing Reception Friday February 15, 2019

Door no. 1, Door no. 2,…. How about Door 112!

Stop out for our Holiday Showcase, Dec 8th (10a-9p) & 9th (10a-6p) and Dec. 21st (5p-9p) featuring great holiday gifts by Clevelands own, Serg and Destroy, Rick Sans, George Kocar, Greg Renkas, Jenny Goe, Jared Gepperth, Sam Gorczyca, Celeste Stauber, & Nicole Fraley.

E11even 2 will also be featuring its newest Koozie for the holidays. “Step Aside Coffee! Holidays are a job for Alcohol!”  Available while supplies last.

Time Warp: A Twisted Exhibition

Time Warp, a new exhibition opening at E11even 2 will commemorates the 5 year anniversary of the Cleveland based contemporary gallery. Time flies when you’re selling art in this exhibition.  The opening reception is Friday, November 16th from 5-9p during the 3rd Friday events at 78th St. Studios.

Owners- Christina Sadowski, Billy Nainiger, and R!ch Cihlar set out to make a new body of work for their special occasion.  Each artist/owner created a series of work following their own interpretation of words “Time Warp”.

R!ch set out to build bottle openers inspired by vintage pop crates, a reflection into the past.  His works cater to the aesthetic of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s logos and symbols.  He says, “It’s the feeling or memory of what we all call ‘Retro’.  My pieces will remind guests of years past.”

Billy focused directly on time, using clocks as focal point and building around them with mixed media and found objects.  Nainiger, states he’s always been interested in clocks, mechanically, and found the exhibition ideal for his style of work.  He also states, “Plus, they’re functional and decorative works”.

Christina, a photographer, shot landscapes with a Lensbaby circular fisheye lens to warp her images into complete circles.  Sadowski says, “The process was fun and tricky.  Trying to capture the essence of Cleveland in a new manner was exciting and challenging.  With this lens, I am able to explore new perspectives of iconic Cleveland structures.”

November 2nd 6p-8p (e11even 2 day/5 yr anniversary party)
November 16th 5p-9p (third friday’s @ 78th st. studios)

Reservoir Fiction: An Exhibition of Two Tarantino Films

Reservoir Fiction is the next featured exhibition at E11even 2 gallery opening September 21^st from 5p-9p  Artist and gallery owner, Billy Nainiger mashes up his favorite Quentin Tarantino films (Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction) in this heist style art display.

Nainiger, known for his pop art influence and mixed media approach to his work, says “I am sticking with a pop art stylistic approach,  like my last 2 “movie” shows. I will be focusing on portraits of main characters from both Tarantino films. I think it will relate to countless people since both films are so well known and relative to my generation. It’s interesting to me to take footage from a film and convey it into visual art pieces that hang on a wall.”

Nainiger’s medium can be summed up as “Mixed Media”, but it’s a bit more involved than that.  Nainiger states “The portraits consist of many different styles and textures of papers that I cut out by hand with an x-acto knife and then it’s layered for a three dimensional effect.  One sheet on top of the next brings the portraits all together. Most pieces also include paint, pastel, image transfer and found objects. I’ve always liked adding many different elements and mediums to my pieces, but the main material is layered paper.”

Opening Reception Friday, September 21, 5-9p

Closing Reception October 19, 5-9p

Extra Hours in July! I CAN, You CAN, We CAN!

 

We’ll be open for the CAN triennial events:

Saturday July 7: 12p-8p
Saturday July 14: 12p-6p
Sunday July 15: 12p-6p
Thursday July 19: 5:30 – 8p
Friday July 20: 5p-9p
Saturday July 21: 12p-6p
Sunday July 22: 12p-6p
Thursday July 26: 5:30p-8p
Friday July 27: 7p-9p