"The Best Arts Event in the State" . . . Ohio Magazine 2008

Short North, Columbus, Ohio -With nearly 25 years of tradition, the Short North is renowned for the buzz of "Gallery Hop."

Every first Saturday, thousands of visitors converge on the strip to see new art exhibits and add to their growing collections. With dozens of galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces, it’s Columbus’ favorite night of the month to celebrate art. Though many shops are open earlier, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 4PM and runs to 10PM with restaurants and bars staying open considerably later.

In the galleries and shops... On a typical Hop, over 40 galleries and non-traditional art venues (think restaurants, boutiques, and salons) spotlight the best of established and emerging Ohio-based artists. They also feature the works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.

On the streets... performers settle into the many nooks of the District to entertain the throngs of Short North fans. Saxophonists, singers, improvisational dance troupes, even stilt walkers and stage characters add to the unforgettable experience.

2009 marks the 25th anniversary of the Gallery Hop.

The Gallery Hop is hosted by Columbus alive! and CD101, and supported by the CW on WWHO-TV, Outlook Monthly, Zone Perfect and the Columbus Dispatch. Following is a sneak preview of what's on tap this month.

Lamp Shade, The   990 N High St / 614-299-6442 www.thelampshade.com   Exhibit Title: Rockmount Lamps   Artist(s): Barry Stevens   Art Media: Antler/Rock Lamps   Artist Reception: Saturday, September 04, 2010   Opening Date: Wednesday, September 01, 2010   Closing Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010   About the Exhibit: These unique lamps are created from various animal antlers and horns, mounted on natural sandstone rocks. The rocks are carefully selected to complement antler color, texture and balance. The flat bottom of the lamp is covered with leather hide to protect surfaces. Barry has also enjoyed making rustic wood coffee, end and dining tables. He can make custom antler designs, wood furniture and outdoor designs for your home, office or retreat.   About the Artist: Barry has been involved in designing outdoor projects using stone, brick, concrete and water for 30 years.

Marcia Evans Gallery   8 East Lincoln St. / 614-298-8847 www.meartconsulting.com   Exhibit Title: The Art of Abstraction   Artist(s): Brian Reaume and Trevor Boyle   Art Media: Mixed Media Paintings   Artist Reception: Friday, August 06, 2010   Opening Date: Thursday, August 05, 2010   Closing Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010   About the Exhibit: Both Artists work in mixed media utilizing acrylics, ink, tar, newspaper, etc. in creating their powerful and poetic abstract paintings.   About the Artist: Both are artists of many talents!

Rivet   1200 N High St / 614-294-8697 www.rivetgallery.com   Exhibit Title: The Denizen's of Odditoria & The Things We Have Lost   Artist(s): Shannon Bonatakis, Jimmy Pickering   Art Media: acrylic, oil, graphite   Artist Reception: Saturday, September 04, 2010   Opening Date: Saturday, September 04, 2010   Closing Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010   About the Exhibit: Solo shows by Shannon Bonatakis & Jimmy Pickering. Both engage their viewers with highly stylized & emotionally charged portraitures inspired by human experience. Opening 9/4, 7-10pm with Shannon in attendance.   About the Artist: For artist info: http://rivetart.com/get_show?i_show=41

Roy G Biv Gallery   997 N High St / 614-297-7694   Exhibit Title: Sonya Berg and Molly Burke   Artist(s): Sonya Berg and Molly Burke   Art Media: instllation, sculpture, painting, drawing, glass   Artist Reception: Saturday, September 04, 2010   Opening Date: Saturday, September 04, 2010   Closing Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010   About the Exhibit: Sonya's drawings of empty swimming pools are metaphors for containment and the unknowable, in a material and psychological sense. Molly's works are about dying cells and tumors, objects that have been forgotten, as a cataloging of dead specimens.   About the Artist: Berg lives and works in Austin, TX, Burke in Columbus, OH.