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Upcoming Events!!

Keyhole will be selling and partying at all these events! Some we're even sponsoring! Come on out and have some fun, and support your local arts!!

Updated List of Art Doll Artists!!

Doll Artists: A sneek peek! Check out their links for more!

Ms. Kitty's Closet

Zombie Socks

Forlorn Dolls

Eclectic Empire

Blupony808

Chiffon Shake

Mary's Creatures

Linda Zolton Wood

More to come soon!!

Beachland Ballroom Tickets Now Available at Keyhole Gallery!

I'm so stoked about this new development! Keyhole Gallery is now an authorized ticket sales location for all events at The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern! Don't miss out on a show, you can buy your tickets right here! Look for the Beachland Logo on the right hand side of the blog page for links to the calendar and updates!

The Beachland will also have a table in shop, at the Anniversary Bash on July 30th!

1st Anniversary Party!!

It's been 1 full year, and we're still here!! You don't want to miss out on the happenings this month! Giveaways! Live Music! Raffles! Amazing Art!! Demos!

JULY 30TH~

*A special Art Doll show within the shop. Featuring local artists, as well as doll artists from across the country! Spooky, cute, creepy, and adorable will be spilling out of creature corner!

*Live music from local musicians

*Chalk Artists and open space to let your inner child play!

*Local made food, and sweets!

*GIVEAWAYS and RAFFLES! No purchase necessary!

More details to come so stay tuned and save the date!!

Etsy Party Success!!

Etsy Craft Party 2011 was a blast! Although small, the sense of community and support was overwhelming! I was touched by the amazing group of artists who came together to celebrate and share our crafts.

Our theme: Upcycled Paper, was realized by handmade boxes, bows, tags......

...and paper beads. Taught to us by Emily Lindberg of Zween!

Amazing and relaxing Zentangle by the three ladies of Tangled River Crafts, added to the fun with paper. As well as teaching a meditative aspect to creating! Great food for the soul!

It's been a long time dream to have a place where artists, crafters, and those who haven't found their inner 'craft goddess', can come and learn in a non-judgemental and inspiring environment. I believe art is essential to our overall well being. And I want to inspire as many artistic souls as I can!

Thanks to all who came to share and learn! Lets do it again!

Global Etsy Craft Party 2011!!

Every year Etsy coordinates a worldwide Craft Party! This year the Lakewood/Cleveland area is invited to Keyhole Gallery on June 10th at 7pm! Anything that is to made or produced with care, skill, or ingenuity (as the dictionary says) is crafted, and important, and worthy of global celebration.

The Theme is: UPCYCLED PAPER!

You won't believe the myriad of things you can do with old magazines! We'll be making paper beads, origami pendants, gift bows, collage, and maybe even some Zentangle demos!

RECYCLE by bringing an old magazine or any paper, and add it to the collective pot! That way, we'll have many choices in color and paper for all the projects! All other supplies will be provided and are FREE of charge! All projects are quick, fun, and for all levels of ability!

This event is hosted by Emily of Zween and Therese of Keyhole Gallery http://zween.wordpress.com/

"Craftifesto: The power is in your hands!

* Craft is Powerful: We want to show the depth and breadth of the crafting world. Anything you want you can probably get from a person in your own community.

* Craft is Personal: To know that something is made by hand, by someone who cares that you like it, makes that object much more enjoyable

* Craft is Political: We're trying to change the world. We want everyone to rethink corporate culture and consumerism.

* Craft is Possible: Everybody can create something."(by Cinnamon Cooper and Amy Carlton)

For more info on Etsy and this global event:

http://www.meetup.com/etsy/Lakewood-OH/100380/

Industrial Cleveland by Dee Zingale ~ Last Weekend!

Don't miss your chance to view this amazing show!! This is the last weekend for the Industrial Cleveland Show by Dee Zingale.

Her black and white photography captures the essence and bones of a once booming industrial city. Her attention to the elegant decay and textural geometric shapes conveys a love for the city and it's people. Come on down and feel the energy of Cleveland!

Open Friday 12pm-10pm
Saturday 12pm-10pm
Sunday 12pm-7pm

Find her studio here!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Zingale-Studio/180511765306761

Odd Mall and Screw Factory! May 7th Events!!

On May 7th, I will be vending at Odd Mall! Where you are gaurenteed to see something strange!! Check it out here for more info on the cool otherness!

http://www.oddmall.info/

But if Hudson is too far for ya, the Screw Factory is having it's spring open studio event!! Below is the flyer featuring some of the artists including Cleveland Handmade artists such as Kathy Patton!

And this is from Keyhole's Industrial Cleveland show! Pottery and Abstracts by Matthew Richards. He is also located at the Screw Factory, on the 3rd floor a few doors from Kathy! These are just a few of his amazing peices, for more visit him @ : http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ryunosakebi?ref=seller_info

Industrial Cleveland, by Dee Zingale

Keyhole Gallery is hosting it's first Featured Artist Exhibition!

DEE ZINGALE:

Up and coming photographer Dee Zingale will graduate in May 2011 from the University of Akron with a bachelor's degree in Fine Art Photography. Her photos of Industrial Cleveland have been chosen by the Downtown Cleveland Alliance, and included in the Student Juried Show at Myers School of Art. Her photography reflects her philosophy and personality - Bold, Direct, and Strong.

Come on down for the Opening Reception, and view her amazing work!

There will be a small number of industrial artists accompanying her. Light refreshments will be offered.

Amazing New Clockwork Machinations!

Here are some steampunk beauties I've been cooking up! Now available at the Gallery!

Cheers!

Therese

Dax Steampunk Diva

Here is my beginning doll for the "Wandering Doll" group!

www.wanderingdolls.blogspot.com

Hello all! My doll is a Steampunk Diva, full of moxy and ready for adventure!! Off for a quick hop over the pond, to her first destination! She has a cloth body, wire hands, and a polymer sculpted head. No feet yet, but who knows what she will collect along the way!

My journal is an altered sketchbook, with canvas cover and backing. There aren't many pages, in hopes of inspiring ingenuity! I hope she travels fast!

Cheers!
Therese

Pin Doll Swap!

I received this amazing pin doll from Ann! The beadwork is simply stunning! Thanks so much!

Sips and Scraps success!!

Thanks to the wonderful ladies who came down to the first ever Sips and Scraps! I had fun and found inspiration! Next time I'll remember to take pics of everyones art! But here's mine! It's still a work in progress, but I love where it's headed!

This piece is a study in Recycling. I used pictures of past art creations, cut them up, layered and created a new design! I really enjoy this process, it lets you recycle yourself into your art! And each new creation can be recycled again and again!

Until next time!

Sips and Scraps Sat!!! Test Subjects Finished Journal Pages!

~~Starting March 5th, free art playdates will be 'Sips and Scraps'! First Sat. of every month, starting at 5pm. Bring a 9x12" watercolor paper journal, a bottle of your choosing, and your sense of adventure and humor! I have plenty of supplies to share!

Now as for our test subjects, we have finished our first recycled art journal pages!!!Here's the results!

Therese

Rena

Mary Jo

They are gorgeous! I can't wait to do more! See ya all on Saturday!!