Pages @ 1305

Come to Final Friday, July 28th and get in on "Pages," a Drawing Experiment Open to the Public. Purchase 1 or more pages from the 5 topics to be investigated for $1/page. Enjoy Soul and Funk spun by Iceburg, and lots of good food and refreshments from 6-11 p.m.
If you can't make it to Final Friday come down to Second Sunday on August 13th from 12-5 to judge the entries in "Pages." All entries are due by 12 noon that day and will be judged by the public.
3 days of "Nutshell" left, so if you haven't checked it out stop by before the end of the closing party this Sunday from 7-9 p.m.
See you there!

Second Sunday July 9th!

While you're awaiting the World Cup Final Match (cheering for Italy of course) stop down on Main Street for the third of this season's Second Sundays on Main. Check out work from April 2005- April 2006 in "Nutshell."

Nutshell

The next exhibit at 1305 will showcase one year of shows and signage, including work from every show! This is a rare opportunity to see work previously featured at the gallery, as well as the hand made signs and posters which accompanied the exhibitions.

Second Sunday!

Come visit us this Sunday June 11th for the second 2006 Second Sunday on Main! Artist Katie Swartz will be in the gallery, and they'll be lots happening out on the street. Festivities include live music, food, vendors, and a parade of dogs in costume!

soft heart

Opening Final Friday May 26th is "soft heart," a show of new work by Katie Swartz. Katie's been soft-heartedly gaining a fan club for a long time in this city, especially recently when she started displaying her crocheted animal companions. They will be making an appearance at the gallery next month along with their ceramic counterparts. These pieces are genuine and whimsical, they invite you into a close and comfy world- the soft heart of the artist. As Katie's friend and former roommate, it is so exciting to have a show of just her work in the gallery, and I hope a lot of people can stop by to see why. If you can't make it to the opening, come to the Closing, Tuesday, June 26th, to meet Katie and see her creations.

People enjoying the first of the season's Second Sundays on Main (SSOM) inside and outside of the gallery!

The Fabulous Iceburg spinning soul at the Anniversary Party

Anniversary @ 1305

Friday night was crazy at the gallery, but for me it was just an extension of the whole week. A lot of work went into getting up the show, "rivers within." I knew it was a bit presumptuous to host a show of all my work on my anniversary, but I thought it was do-able. It was, just barely. I had to clean up the wreckage today from all the food and alcohol, the gallery smelled so awful. Today the week might finally hit me, I feel like I've been rode hard and put away wet for real.
To top it all off my landlord borrowed the mop, so for now the gallery floor is a bit like the floor of a sugar mill.
I hope I get some people in this month, I haven't really been as prolific in my own work since the gallery opened, so it's been a while for some to have seen my pieces. I think the show looks great and am very proud of myself.
Hope I see some people I've missed. Tues-Sat 11-3 I'm here.

Details from "It all seems Confusing," and "Time Heals all Wounds."

"rivers within" @ 1305

Final Friday April 28th marks our One Year Anniversary at 1305 Gallery, so we're going to celebrate with a great opening! This time last year the first ever exhibition at the gallery, "Tide" included work by myself, Lily Mulberry, created specifically for the opening. "rivers within" is a body of work I created to mark the anniversary while reflecting on one year past and what's to come.

Because at 1305 it's important that our audience understands the rudimentary nature of the gallery and it's operation in order to visualize our goals, this exhibition reflects on the interconnectivity of the body, the brain, and the eventual output. One person's capabilities are the result of the innerworkings of the body corresponding with the brain's direction and the physical limitations of the environment. Through this body of work I hope to expose the essential nature of being animal, spiritual, and human that does not always reveal itself in contemporary art and culture. The rivers within are the conduits of blood, spirit, energy, and thought that somehow continue to work together to allow the individual to make an impression on their world, to build and to grow. These can also be destructive forces, mirroring the destructive natural forces that have changed our physical world in the last year.

On Friday there will be food, music, paintings, and conversation. Please come celebrate with me and everyone who has helped bring 1305 to this point. Funk and Soul records spun by Chris Burgan start a little before 10, but the opening starts at 6.
See you there!

Artist Talk @ 1305

This month Janie Stevens, a professor at the University of Cincinnati, DAAP brought a photography class in to see Matt's work. It was very beneficial both to the class and to myself and the artist. The students found the opportunity to visit a gallery and learn first hand what goes into putting together a show very helpful. The opportunity to discuss his work with such a receptive group allowed Matt to strengthen the ideas and concerns behind his work, while introducing it to a whole new audience. I was glad to have established a contact with the University and hope to work with them in the future to educate students outside of the classroom.
To find out about future artist talks and gallery visits, email the gallery at gallery1305@hotmail.com.

regular hours for remainder of show

If you missed Final Friday you can still check out Matthew Miller-Novak's overwelming paintings through April 24th during regular gallery hours. The show is great and has had a very positive turnout.

"Wu-Wei" 150 paintings by Matthew Miller-Novak

March 31st- April 24th
Closing Reception April 24th, 7-9pm
Gallery Hours: Tues- Sat: 11-3

www.miller-novak.com