Where to Buy: Tremont
When canvassing for art, knowing where to go is half the challenge. To aid in your quest, we visited galleries, talked to collectors, gallery owners and artists, and compiled listings of Greater Cleveland's best galleries with an emphasis on fine art. W
TREMONT
1. * (Asterisk Gallery)
2393 Professor St.
(330) 304-8528
Fri, Sat noon - 8 p.m., Sun noon - 5 p.m.
An excellently laid-out, gritty space with monthly exhibitions of Cleveland artists. Proprietor Dana Depew shows his paintings and sculptures; also featuring Julie Morgan, Jess Samuelson and Sam Mazola.
2. Atmosphere
2335 W. 11th St.
(216) 685-9527
Fri 5 - 10 p.m., Sat 1 - 8 p.m.
www.atmosphereart.com
An eclectic mix of local artist works; monthly raffles benefit the American Cancer Society.
3. Azure Stained Glass Studio
2173 Professor St.
(216) 357-2600
Wed and Thu noon - 6 p.m.,
Fri noon - 9 p.m., Sat noon - 5 p.m.
Working shop of two collaborative artists who produce ecclesiastical, residential and commercial stained- glass window design and restoration.
4. Brandt Gallery
1028 Kenilworth Ave.
(216) 621-1610
Sat noon - 6 p.m
Regional contemporary art not restricted to any medium in particular. Installations and exhibitions change about eight to 10 times per year. Also known as Southside Gallery.
5. Doubting Thomas
856 Jefferson Ave.
(216) 241-7800
Fri and Sat 6 - 10 p.m.
www.geocities.com/doubtingthomas2005
Works displayed are outside the Outside movement. Performance and poetry readings at this simple, well-loved space, too.
6. Kelly-Randall Gallery
2678 W. 14th St.
(216) 771-7724
Wed-Fri noon - 6 p.m., Sat noon - 5 p.m.
Emphasis on original local works, rotating every four to six weeks and showing one to five artists at a time. Hosts all-ages, all-stages juried show for CityWorks.
7. Pavanna Gallery
2250 Professor St.
(216) 771-9811
Wed 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Thu 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri and Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The specialty of the house is handblown glass by artists such as Dan Bergsma and Ed Branson, but it also carries paintings, American crafts and jewelry. Six shows per year.
