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Join us at Kaiser Gallery for our Pro-Choice Ohio Party, on June 24 at 7:00 pm!

GUEST SPEAKERS
  • Hannah Servedio : Pro-Choice Ohio Senior Organizer
  • Ape Bleakney : Pro-Choice Ohio Office Manager & Owner of APE MADE, an art, design, and screen printing business based in Cleveland
  • Sketch & Sip to follow. Live model provided, bring your dry drawing supplies. ​

Access to abortion care is under attack in Ohio like never before. When the U.S. Supreme Court rules on Dobbs v. Jackson Womens’ Health in the coming weeks, Roe v. Wade will likely be overturned or gutted, ultimately undoing nearly 50 years of federal protection of abortion rights. Anti-choice legislators in Ohio are working to pass bills that will outlaw abortion here when that happens. Come hear experts from Pro-Choice Ohio, the state’s leading abortion advocacy organization, discuss current bills and plans to reduce harm to those who need abortion care. This is a critical moment for abortion access – it’s time to get engaged! Please join us for this informative session.

Can't make it? Donate here.

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Join us on June 23 from 7-8:30 PM for a Branch Weaving Workshop with Tremont artist Patsy Coffey Kline.

Branch weaving uses a forked or “Y” shaped branch as a loom. Learn relaxing weaving techniques and you’ll leave with an original work of art.
This workshop is for all levels, especially those that think they are not creative. You can do this! Bring a friend or meet new ones. It’s a fun, colorful, and easy way to experience flow mediation of the weaving process while connecting with others and nature. Plus, Branch Weavings make a beautiful statement piece for your home or a personalized gift for family and friends.
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Choose your own color palette from a large assortment of fibers, suiting your personal taste and decor. All materials are provided, however, bringing lace, yarns, feathers, grasses, flowers with stems (be cautious of allergies), beads, etc. of your own will enhance your art and make it more personal. Glass of wine or mimosa included! 
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Saucisson Pop-Up at Kaiser Gallery
Friday, June 17 at 7:00 PM

​Saucisson is coming to Kaiser Gallery for a special pop-up tasting event on Friday, June 17th.
Enjoy 3 courses from Saucisson paired with artisanal cocktails from Kaiser Gallery. You're sure to enjoy this foodie dream come true!
  • 1st course: Ham & Cheese Gourgeres, served with a Blackberry Spritz featuring sage and thyme.
  • 2nd course: Ramp terrine, Pickled mustard seed, and pickled grapes, served with a classic extra dry Vodka Martini.
  • 3rd course: Johnny cakes with Tasso Ham succotash, served with a black pepper Bourbon Smash over crushed ice.

Saucisson’s mission is to provide unique and hard-to-find products. From hand-cured meats to specially spiced sausages, Saucisson supports local family farms that are humane and hormone-free. We are committed to bringing you the highest quality meats, building their community & giving you excellent service. 

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On June 12, join us at Kaiser Gallery to raise funds for Tremont West's annual Arts & Cultural Festival!
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You're invited to join us for a garden party of the arts. Get ready to recharge your creative soul, dress in your most colorful florals, and bring a friend. There will be music, food, inventive cocktails, prizes for best dressed, a tarot card reader, art, and more! A portion of every ticket goes to Tremont West and their annual Arts & Cultural Festival. This fundraiser is to help keep the arts alive in our community and to provide opportunities for everyone to participate. So come out, have some fun, and support a great cause!
You can still donate to Tremont West if you can't make it!

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Re:Sound 2022 Music Festival
Saturday, June 11 at 4:00 pm
Re:Sound is an annual new and experimental music festival that brings together and showcases pioneers in the arts with diverse programming of music and workshops at venues throughout Cleveland. By connecting local and visiting artists, the festival further propels the innovation and artistry flourishing in Northeast Ohio.

AT KAISER GALLERY:
Danielle Kuntz: 
As a classically-trained harpist, Danielle Kuntz has always gravitated toward new and little performed music. Fueled by her desire to make the harp accessible to composers, she has built a growing library of harp writing resources and tutorials. Danielle also collaborates with composers around the world and aims to make her resources available to student composers. Danielle is also an advocate for new music within the harp community and seeks to encourage harpists to move beyond their comfort zone and explore new music.

Danielle shares a collection of new compositions from emerging composers around the country. Each of these pieces are connected to nature, ranging from delicate flowers to majestic mountains

DechoVoche: Having collaborated since 2008, Dr. Katherine Petersen and Jacob Swanson have launched DechoVoce as an ensemble dedicated to repertoire for voice and saxophone. This collection of songs for Saxophone and Voice explores themes of grief, resiliency, and determination. Jessica Rudman’s piece uses harmonic tension between the two instruments to create a sonic landscape that evokes hesitancy and self-doubt despite the poet's tenacious words. Jamie Leigh Sampson’s Vanishing Act deconstructs text, interweaving four separate sources into a single increasingly condensed thread. The interplay between instruments highlights the spiraling sense of self and obsessive rumination that come with the loss of a loved one. Imagine this composition delivered as an artificial intelligence oracle from the distant future but we are unable to entirely decipher the prophecy of relationship collapse. Lori Laitman’s cycle employs leitmotifs and pedal points to maintain a sense of cohesion while fluid modulations follow the turbulent emotional shifts that one experiences while processing grief.

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Opening Reception for Handful of Dream-Dust
Friday, June 10 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm during Walkabout Tremont.

Join us at Kaiser Gallery on Friday, June 10 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, during Walkabout Tremont, for the opening reception of Handful of Dream-Dust, a solo exhibition by Jonah Jacobs.

A local treasure within Cleveland’s art scene, Jonah Jacobs, explores themes of beauty, complexity, and eco-consciousness to create works that are simultaneously thought-provoking and visually stunning. Born in Denmark, and a graduate of Antioch College, he is also an Army veteran who served in S. Korea and in the 82nd Airborne Division, gaining invaluable experience and insight into different perspectives and ways of thinking.

HONEY BEE CONSERVATION
THURSDAY, MAY 26 at 7:00pm

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Join Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 pm for a seminar with Youth Bee Works! Learn about the importance of bee conservation from beekeeper Justin of Youth Bee Works.
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​​Free and open to the public, Q&A to follow.
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​Spreading the wonder of honeybees, Youth Bee Works is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization with a mission that seeks to educate, train, and bring awareness to people of all ages, especially youth, on the importance of honey bees and how they are essential to our environment and food industry.  To achieve this we partner with a wide area of schools, organizations, individuals and businesses in setting up and maintaining beehives and providing educational classes. These hives provide awareness of the honey bee's plight, a visual training ground, and help the environment with additional pollinators.  ​
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How to Discuss Art with Confidence
May 12, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Come to Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, May 12 at 7 pm for an interactive workshop on discussing art with confidence! Learn the basics of art dialogue, including artist intent and observations, to make the most out of your next art-viewing experience.  This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to discuss art with confidence. Whether you're a seasoned museum-goer or someone who just appreciates art from afar, this workshop will give you the tools you need to engage in thoughtful, insightful conversation about the pieces you see.

So mark your calendars, and we'll see you at the gallery! One drink minimum, workshop itself is free.


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On Saturday, May 7, you're invited to create dyes from nature with Kaiser Gallery's exhibiting artist, Maggie Latham!
Learn how to customize paper using eco-friendly dyes from Silent Fields’ artist Maggie Latham. You will get the chance to paint your own designs and dye the paper with colors made from plants that support local pollinator communities. Supplies and materials are included.
About your instructor
Maggie Latham is a fiber artist, natural-dyer, and art educator based in Cleveland, OH. She has a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and works in art education at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Using hands-on processes such as sewing and papermaking as well as colors derived from insect, plant and mineral sources, she highlights the importance of ecological awareness in our daily lives. Both in her teaching and art practice, Maggie asks participants to pay close attention to the physical world and explore ways we can take part in positive collaborations with the non-human environment.
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Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights
Join Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, May 5 at 7:00 pm
On Thursday, May 5, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Kaiser Gallery presents Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights.

​Join us for live poetry, margarita flights, and gratis light refreshments.​ Everyone is invited to be part of the audience, or share a short poem. Limited performance spots are available for our poetry open-mic so please arrive early.
$5 cover.
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Sketch & Sip
Join Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 pm
Join us as we welcome Joy King as this sessions guest model for Kaiser Gallery's Sketch & Sip event on April 28 at 7:00 pm.

​Kaiser Gallery's Sketch & Sips sessions features themed guest models, and discounted pricing on drinks. Register now to guarantee your seat. Sketch, drink curated cocktails, socialize with friends, and see Kaiser Gallery's latest exhibit, Silent Fields. Bring your sketchbook and dry drawing materials to join in on the fun! All levels welcomed! To ensure that we can always provide quality models for our drawing sessions, the fee for this event is $5.

Joy King plays (Sr. Mary Joy/Tina) in The Cassidy's Theatre's musical Sister Act (April 1 - April 10). Joy is a musically trained singer with over 16 years of experience. This is her first acting debut. She has also tried out for both The Voice and America's Got Talent, always striving to better her craft. This is an extraordinary opportunity for Joy and she is truly excited and feels blessed to be able to share such an amazing opportunity with such a great cast and all of you.
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Whiskey & Honey Pairings
Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, April 24 at 6:00 pm
Whiskey and honey are an unstoppable team. Check out Kaiser Gallery's whiskey and honey pairing on April 24 to see this pairing in action!
​Whiskey and honey go great together, with the whiskey's robust taste, enhancing honey's silky sweetness while it also gives off a cozy warmth that will make your night even more special!
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Receive four 1 oz whiskey tastings paired with a variety of honeys and served with crostinis and assorted cheeses. Must be 21 or over.

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Build - A - Board with Luscious, nibbles and nosh
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, April 23 at 4:00 pm
On April 23 at 4 pm, you're invited to learn the art of the charcuterie board with Lisa from Luscious, nibbles and nosh at Kaiser Gallery! 
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National Picnic Day is coming up on April 23, and we're excited to teach you all about the art of the charcuterie board! Join us at Kaiser Gallery at 4 pm for a delicious afternoon of fun with Lisa from Luscious, nibbles and nosh. She'll be demonstrating different design techniques for creating an artisanal quality charcuterie board - perfect for any picnic.

Whether you come with friends or come alone, we guarantee you'll have a great time!
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Everything you need is included to make & take your own charcuterie board home with you. Enjoy a glass of wine from Kaiser Gallery included in your ticket price.

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Crafts & Cocktails
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, April 16 at 4:00 pm
Join Kaiser Gallery for Crafts and Cocktails with Amanda Nyx on April 16 at 4 pm.
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Kaiser Gallery invites you to explore the art of Neurographica with Amanda Nyx! Neurographica is an art method that creates mind and body connections. Grab a friend, and make some art, while enjoying cocktails at Kaiser Gallery's art bar!
All instructions and materials are included!
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Bitters Making Workshop
Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, April 10 at 6:00 pm

Interested in learning how to make your own custom bitters? Join us at Kaiser Gallery for an introduction to biters class! Our mixologist will guide you through the basics while sharing some delicious and exciting aromatics. In this class session you'll learn how to create your own bitters, you'll get to make two drinks of your own, and by the end you'll be well on your way to becoming a master mixologist!

Class ticket includes all instruction and ingredients. Each attendee will make 2 drinks. Must be 21 or older.

Buy your tickets today!

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Opening Reception of Silent Fields
Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, April 8 at 6:00 pm

Join Kaiser Gallery for the opening reception of Silent Fields, on Friday, April 8, from 6 - 9 PM during Walkabout Tremont.

​Silent Fields is a thought-provoking exhibition that will make you stop and think about the consequences of human activity on bees. This exhibition has been created to raise awareness for how our own species' actions harm these delicate insects and how that impacts the world's food security.
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Presenting the works of Melissa Harvey, Maggie Latham, Kimit Menapace, Georgio Sabino III, and David Straange.

Into the Void: Goth Night
Join Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, March 31 at 8:00 pm
Kaiser Gallery cordially invites you to our first ever goth night: a celebration of music, emotion, & the beauty that lies only in darkness.

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Immerse yourself in the sounds of new and classic goth music. Indulge in bespoke cocktails inspired by the artists who shaped the subculture. Dance into the night surrounded by the art of Coveted II, a group exhibition featuring themes of spirituality and the occult.
Dress to impress, there are tributes in store for those who most fully embodies the darkness within.
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Into The Void will commence on Thursday, March 31st at 8 pm. There will be a $5 cover. 21+ Event.
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Advanced Cocktail Making
Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, March 27 at 6:00 pm
Come join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, March 27 at 6:00 PM for our Advanced Cocktail Making class.

Kaiser Gallery invites you to a special and unique cocktail experience for advanced students. Discover the secrets of mixology and learn to create cocktails that are both beautiful and delicious. In this interactive class, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process of crafting an amazing cocktail experience. Taste new flavors and learn how to make your drinks stand out from the crowd.
​This session focuses on building boozy forward drinks in a glass. Not for the faint of heart!

Class ticket includes all instruction and ingredients. Each attendee will make 2 drinks. Must be 21 or older.

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Crafts & Cocktails
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, March 26 at 4:00 pm
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You're invited to the return of Crafts & Cocktails at Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, March 26 at 4:00 PM. Learn a new craft with Amanda Nyx for an afternoon of crafts, friends, and cocktails!
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In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn a new craft with Amanda Nyx while enjoying cocktails in the process! As part of your ticket purchase, you will receive all supplies including easy instructions on how to create an original bird mobile that brings Spring feelings into any home or office space during these cold winter days - no prior experience required!
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Meet your instructor, Amanda Nyx of Fiercely Serene Studios
A multi-media artist, Amanda loves experimenting with color and focuses much of her 2-D art on abstract "flow" arts, including fluid acrylic, alcohol ink, and spray paint. She also mixes her background in religious studies and art history into her art life through the creation of large-scale installations that center around liminal spaces like passages, windows, and entryways.

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Sketch & Sip
Join Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, March 24 at 7:00 pm
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This special life drawing session features a themed guest model and discounted pricing on drinks. Register now to guarantee your seat. Sketch, drink curated cocktails, socialize with friends, and see Kaiser Gallery's latest exhibit, Coveted II. Bring your sketchbook and dry drawing materials to join in on the fun!

​All levels welcomed! To ensure that we can always provide quality models for our drawing sessions, the fee for this event is $5.

Join us as we welcome Luz Mary T Pagan as this sessions guest model for Kaiser Gallery's Sketch & Sip event on March 24 at 7:00 pm. Her exotic gothic style challenges conventional beauty while touching on spirituality and otherworldly feelings that will be explored through poses and costumes with you as you draw!

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Basics of Cocktail Making
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, March 13 at 6:00 pm
On Sunday, March 13 at 6:00 pm, join Kaiser Gallery's art bar mixologist for a class on the basics of cocktail making.
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The art of making cocktails is learned in stages, and this class is for beginning cocktail makers! Kaiser Gallery's mixologist will guide you through the basics of bar techniques. In this class session you'll learn about gin based cocktails, you'll get to make two drinks of your own, and by the end you'll be well on your way to becoming a master mixologist!

Class ticket includes all instructions and ingredients. Must be 21 or older
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Walkabout Tremont with Kaiser Gallery
Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, March 11 at 5:00 pm
Come to Kaiser Gallery to see our current exhibit Coveted II, enjoy a curated cocktail, while having your tarot cards read all during Walkabout Tremont on March 11, from 5 - 10 PM.
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About Gretchen of Virgo Vibes Tarot
I was gifted my first Tarot deck at age 20 and I started by performing readings on my friends, family and anyone remotely curious that crossed my path. Thirty years later, I’ve done readings on hundreds of clients and I am fascinated by the complexity of individual cause and effect and how the cards have the power to affirm, inspire and encourage people in many ways.
My intuitive tarot readings are designed to swiftly illuminate current circumstances and to explore possible choices & outcomes. My style is frank, forthright, and practical, but also humorous and interactive. I love reading for first time clients and experienced Tarot readers alike using a variety of spreads with unique Tarot and Oracle decks. The readings I offer are anything from a 1 card current energy pull to a full Celtic spread depending on whatever the topic or question the querent is seeking clarification on.
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Pendulum Dowsing
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, March 5 at 4:00 pm

On Saturday, March 5 at 4:00 pm, come explore the occult skill of divination with Pendulum Dowsing. Pendulum dowsing is a simple way to connect with your higher self and the cosmic powers for insight and knowledge. The Art of Pendulum dowsing has been around since before the 4th century. This tool has been utilized by Emperors, priests, medical professionals, and even the military.
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In this workshop, we will explore the history of pendulums, learn how to bond and program your pendulums, and lastly, how to perform the ancient art of dowsing. You will receive your own pendulum for this workshop along with all instruction. 
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CANCELED Advanced Cocktail Making
Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, February 27 at 6:00 pm

Come join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, February 27 for our Advanced Cocktail Making class, to learn all about wine-based cocktails!

Kaiser Gallery invites you to a special and unique cocktail experience for advanced students. Discover the secrets of mixology and learn to create cocktails that are both beautiful and delicious. In this interactive class, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process of crafting an amazing cocktail experience. Taste new flavors and learn how to make your drinks stand out from the crowd.

Class ticket includes all instruction and ingredients. Each attendee will make 2 drinks. Must be 21 or older.
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Crafts & Cocktails with Amanda Nyx
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, February 26 at 4:00 pm

You're invited to the return of Crafts & Cocktails at Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, February 26 at 4:00 PM. Learn a new craft with Amanda Nyx for an afternoon of crafts, friends, and cocktails!

This session is all about faux watercolors. Love that watercolor vibe but hesitant to dive into the world of watercolor painting? This class introduces an inexpensive, easy-to-learn alternative to abstract watercolors that’ll get you hooked! Your instructor will demonstrate the basic technique and several options for finishing pieces, then you’ll be free to play around with the media and press to bring your own visions to life. Participants typically make 3-5 pieces in this two hour class. All supplies are included.

Meet your instructor, Amanda Nyx of Fiercely Serene Studios

A multi-media artist, Amanda loves experimenting with color and focuses much of her 2-D art on abstract "flow" arts, including fluid acrylic, alcohol ink, and spray paint.  She also mixes her background in religious studies and art history into her art life through the creation of large-scale installations that center around liminal spaces like passages, windows, and entryways.

Amanda also crafts movement as a flow dance performer and fire spinner!  Dancing primarily to local, original music, Amanda fuses prop manipulation and circus traditions into an intricately woven audio and visual experience.  Fiercely Serene Studios was founded as a repository for ALL of Amanda’s passions as she strives to find her own balance between the fierce and the serene.
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Basics of Cocktail Making
Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, February 20 at 6:00 pm

The art of making cocktails is learned in stages, and this class is for beginning cocktail makers! Kaiser Gallery's mixologist will guide you through the basics of bar techniques. In this class session you'll learn about highballs, you'll get to make two drinks of your own, and by the end you'll be well on your way to becoming a master mixologist!
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Class ticket includes all instructions and ingredients. Must be 21 or older.

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Sketch & Sip
Join Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, February 17 at 7:00 pm

This special life drawing session features a themed guest model and discounted pricing on drinks. Register now to guarantee your seat. Sketch, drink curated cocktails, socialize with friends, and see Kaiser Gallery's latest exhibit, Coveted II. Bring your sketchbook and dry drawing materials to join in on the fun!

​All levels welcomed! To ensure that we can always provide quality models for our drawing sessions, the fee for this event is $5.

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Valentine Dessert Pairing
Join Kaiser Gallery on Monday, February 14 at 8:00 pm

Spend Valentine's with Kaiser Gallery! This February 14, from 8 - 10 pm, bring your Valentine sweetie and enjoy a dessert and cocktail pairing. Select from our Lemon Square and Ginger Negroni (gin, campari, vermouth, muddled ginger, and a touch of ginger juice) for a rich citrus pairing, Profiteroles & Handsome Devil (bourbon, orgeat, amaro nonino with a hint of lemon) for an artisanal chocolate experience, or the Bittersweet Dark Chocolate and the Coco Rosa pairing (rum, creme de cacao, coconut cream and strawberry puree) for a balanced decadent treat. You can also enjoy a flight of all three!

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Opening Reception for Coveted II
Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, February 11 at 6:00 pm

Come to the opening reception for Coveted II on Friday, February 11 from 6 pm - 9 pm.

Kaiser Gallery’s annual exhibition Coveted seeks to represent the perspectives of those that are not easily accessible in mainstream culture, while representations of the male gaze can be found in abundance. This year's theme highlights the experiences of the 'othered' within spirituality, religion, and the occult. The spiritual journey can be difficult when looking for acceptance from oneself or from communities.
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Presenting the artworks of Courtney Alnutt, Tanya Kaiser, Natalie Lambert, Vic Liu, Jess Niemeyer, & Héloïse Roueau.​
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Future Resonance Panel Discussion
Join us on ZOOM on Sunday, January 30 at 6:00 pm EST

On Sunday, January 30 at 6:00 PM EST, Electrical and Railway Systems Engineer Cara Levy, P.E., virtually joined the exhibiting artists of Future Resonance for a Panel Discussion on ZOOM that explored the rapidly evolving relationship between art and technology. This free event is in partnership with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Women in Engineering New York, to promote interdisciplinary conversations between the arts and sciences.

​Kaiser Gallery's exhibition ​Future Resonance explores the evolution of art and how it's become more intertwined with technology, reshaping the definition of what we consider art along the way. Future Resonance features a wide variety of artists and creators who challenge art in different directions through the implementation of technology.

Future Resonance is on view at Kaiser Gallery until February 6, 2022, and presents the artworks of Mike Bruckman, Jeremy Davis, Jeremy Newman, Thea Reid, Ethan Samaha, Dustin Steuck, and Anna Thorne.​
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Drag Bingo
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, January 29 at 7:00 pm

Drag Bingo is back! On Saturday, January 29 at 7 PM, Peach Fuzz and Anhedonia Delight take over Kaiser Gallery for an evening of bingo, cocktails, and prizes. With their infectious personalities and amazing drag performances, these queens are sure to keep you entertained all night long. So come out, have some fun, and maybe even walk away with a prize or two.

Free event, but registration required. This event books fast, so don't delay!

*We hold tables for up to 20 min without notice. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 20 minutes of the start time, we may release tables
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Curating Cocktails Workshop
Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, January 23 at 6:00 pm

Kaiser Gallery invites you to a special unique cocktail experience. In this interactive course, you'll learn how to create a custom cocktail to be paired with contemporary artwork from Kaiser Gallery's current exhibition. Follow the instructor as they guide you through the process of creating and crafting a new and exciting experience for your palate and your eyes.

Class ticket includes all instruction and ingredients.

​Each attendee will make 2 drinks. Must be 21 or older.

Glo Party
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, January 15 at 7:00 pm

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On January 15, from 7 - 11 pm, join Kaiser Gallery for a Glo Party to drive away the winter blues, featuring music by LIBRARIAN (LIVE PA).

​Join us for an awesome evening of music, art, cocktails, and good vibes at our first ever GLO Party! Support the arts and our public programming for the 2022 season while dancing the night away. Dress up in your brightest clothes and enter the best glo attire contest to win prizes. The first 20 guests will get a GLO bracelet to wear all night while you sip curated cocktails and make your way through the gallery to enjoy contemporary artworks. We'll be featuring house music by LIBRARIAN (LIVE PA), small bites, selfie station fun with light props, and more! Get tickets now before they sell out!
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This event is 21+. IDs will be checked at the door.
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*Black lights are not in the gallery


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Basics of Cocktail Making
Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, January 9 at 6:00 pm

Interested in learning how to make cocktails like a pro? Join us at Kaiser Gallery for an introduction to cocktail making! Our mixologist will guide you through the basics while sharing some delicious and exciting aromatics. In this class session you'll learn how to create your own bitters, you'll get to make two drinks of your own, and by the end you'll be well on your way to becoming a master mixologist!

Class ticket includes all instruction and ingredients. Each attendee will make 2 drinks. Must be 21 or older.
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NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY 
Join Kaiser Gallery on December 31 at 8:00 pm

Ring in the new year with Kaiser Gallery on December 31 at 8:00 pm! Our New Year's Eve Party is the perfect way to celebrate. We'll have small bites, a selfie photo station, a champagne toast, and more for you to enjoy. Plus, our curated cocktails at our cash bar will keep you feeling festive all night long. And don't forget about our light base art exhibit, Future Resonance - it's the perfect way to light up the new year!

​The health and safety of our guests are of the utmost importance to us. Our staff is vaccinated and we have resumed wearing masks until future notice for your safety. We request that all guests of our event show proof of vaccination or provide a negative Covid test.

​Make sure to register today, as space is limited!

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Curating Cocktails Workshop
Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, December 19 at 6:00 pm

Kaiser Gallery invites you to a special unique cocktail experience. In this interactive course, you'll learn how to create a custom cocktail to be paired with contemporary artwork from Kaiser Gallery's current exhibition. Follow the instructor as they guide you through the process of creating and crafting a new and exciting experience for your palate and your eyes.

Class ticket includes all instruction and ingredients.

​Each attendee will make 2 drinks. Must be 21 or older.

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Drag Bingo: Featuring Peach Fuzz & Anhedonia Delight
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, December 18 at 7:00 pm

Drag Bingo is back! On Saturday, December 18 at 7 PM, Ryder Slowly and Anhedonia Delight take over Kaiser Gallery for an evening of bingo, cocktails, and prizes. With their infectious personalities and amazing drag performances, this king and queen are sure to keep you entertained all night long. So come out, have some fun, and maybe even walk away with a prize or two.

Free event, but registration required. This event books fast, so don't delay!

*We hold tables for up to 20 min without notice. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 20 minutes of the start time, we may release tables.
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Sketch & Sip at Kaiser Gallery
Join Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 pm

Join Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, December 16, from 7 pm - 9 pm for Sketch and Sip!

This special life drawing session features a themed guest model and discounted pricing on drinks. Register now to guarantee your seat. Sketch, drink curated cocktails, socialize with friends, and see Kaiser Gallery's latest exhibit, Future Resonance. Bring your sketchbook and dry drawing materials to join in on the fun!

​All levels welcomed! Registration required.

Guest Model: Lisa Millions

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​Lisa Millions is a Fashion and Technical designer and pattern maker turned Aerospace and Defense Design Engineer from Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Kent State University's The Fashion School, she started her own business and created her upcycled line 3xHearts and minimal streetwear unisex line Circle.Square, participating in events such as Cleveland Fashion Week, Cincinnati Fashion Week, The Cleveland Flea, Cleveland Bazaar, and Collective Upcycle.  In addition to her work as lead pattern maker for The Pattern Makers and Whiskey Grade, she has been a guest speaker for many local schools and KSU's senior fashion shows, cosplay masquerade competitions, and workshops. 
 As an engineer, her current focus is product design, development, and innovation for the aerospace and defense industry. 
Her passion is to educate and inspire other creatives in the apparel and sewn product industry for environmental sustainment, entrepeneurialship, with the combination of creativity, pop culture, and self-empowerment. 

Her creative outlets include cosplay competitions, extreme sports such as longboarding, snowboarding, climbing, URBEXing, attending local concerts, and theme dance nights. (Himiko's Memorabilia x Mahalls' Club Kids R' Us is her absolute favorite monthly event.)

Instagram: lisa_millions
Lisa Malanij Fashion Design: www.lisamalanij.com
Cosplay instagram: lisxxor_cos 
Cosplay FB: LISXXOR Cosplay
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Crafts and Cocktails with Morgan Bukovec
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, December 11 at 4:00 pm

On Saturday, December 11 at 4:00 pm, join us for 'Crafts & Cocktails' with local artist Morgan Bukovec for an afternoon of crafts, friends, and cocktails! 

Take a break from the holiday rush and learn how to craft a joyful tassel tree workshop! Join local artist Morgan Bukovec as she guides you through creating a colorful tassel tree to add cheer to your holiday home. All supplies are provided, and special pricing is available at Kaiser Gallery's cocktail bar for participants. Tickets are $25, and all materials are included. Space is limited.

Morgan Bukovec is a mixed media artist, educator, storyteller and collector of things from Cleveland, Ohio. Having received a bachelor's degree in Fine Art and Art Education from the University of Dayton, her studio practice is interdisciplinary with a focus on themes of identity, storytelling, fleeting moments, and objects across time. Recent group exhibitions include: Women's Work: New Takes on Textile Art, Reeves House, Woodstock, Georgia, BIG MOOD, Stay Home Gallery, Paris, Tennessee, DomesticLands, Kaiser Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio. She currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio, and plans to expand her artistic endeavors in the local, national, and international communities.
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Monthly Mixer
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Join Kaiser Gallery on Wednesday, December 8 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm

On Wednesday, December 8, from 5 - 8 pm, bring a friend, enjoy a cocktail, make new connections. Join us at Kaiser Gallery in the heart of Tremont for our Monthy Mixer! This monthly mixer is a casual way to connect with local professionals and see some art, all while enjoying a cocktail created for art. Bring a friend, enjoy a tasty drink, and make new connections in your community. A great opportunity to meet Kaiser Gallery staff members and learn more about the gallery's current exhibition.
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Basics of Cocktail Making
Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, December 5 at 6:00 pm

On Sunday, December 5 at 6:00 pm, join Kaiser Gallery's art bar mixologist for a class on the basics of cocktail making.

The art of making cocktails is learned in stages, and this class is for beginning cocktail makers! Kaiser Gallery's mixologist will guide you through the basics of bar techniques such as shaking and muddling while also sharing some interesting aromatics that excite the senses.

Class ticket includes all instruction and ingredients. Each attendee will make 2 drinks. Must be 21 or older.
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Opening Reception: Future Resonance
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, December 4 at 6:30 pm

Join Kaiser Gallery for the opening reception of our annual art and technology exhibition, Future Resonance, on Saturday, December 4 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. 

This year, Future Resonance presents yet another amazing batch of artists and creators who explore the field of sound and light as a universal media. The exhibition is an invitation for guests to explore the ways in which technology and artistic practices converge. See the synchronicity of these artists as they change the way we see the world.

Presenting works by Mike Bruckman, Jeremy Davis, Jeremy Newman, Thea Reid, Ethan Samaha, Dustin Steuck, and Anna Thorne.
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Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Night
Join Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, December 2 at 7:00 pm


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Gallery Talk
Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, November 21 at 6:00 pm

On Sunday, November 21 at 6:00 pm, you’re invited to Cut From The Same Cloth's gallery talk featuring Ewuresi Archer and Crystal Miller.

In partnership with The Cleveland Institute of Art's Creativity Works program, Kaiser Gallery presents 'Cut From The Same Cloth' on view October 16 through November 28. This exhibit features the mixed media works of Cleveland Institute of Art students Ewuresi Archer and Crystal Miller. The vibrant artworks in this series draw directly from the artists' African American (Miller) and African cultures (Archer, who's from Ghana), offering a dialect and a conversation between the two experiences.

"We come from two different backgrounds and are of the same race. There are a lot of differences and similarities between us as humans but also between our cultures. As a result, the work depicts our hopefulness and pride in our cultures. Rooted in cultural experiences, the hair salon, music, and home life, these experiences bring us together. While this may not be the lifestyle for every black person, we hope, in some way, a connection can be made.

The paintings depict physical spaces that we have been in and or are a place we call home. The textures, patterns, and gem-like motifs represent the continuous black lifestyle. The color combination is used to represent black skin but also celebrate black lives and transform these spaces and demonstrate an experience.

Overall the series invites the viewer to reflect on these spaces, and look into our lives, and appreciate our culture for what it is."

Crafts and Cocktails with Morgan Bukovec
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, November 13 at 4:00 pm

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On Saturday, November 13 at 4:00 pm join us for ‘Crafts & Cocktails’ with local artist Morgan Bukovec for an afternoon of crafts, friends and cocktails! 

Create your very own holiday wreath! Join local artist Morgan Bukovec as she guides you through creating a unique wreath to add joy to your holiday home. All supplies are provided, and special pricing is available at Kaiser Gallery's cocktail bar for participants. Tickets are $25 and all materials are included. Space is limited.

Morgan Bukovec is a mixed media artist, educator, storyteller and collector of things from Cleveland, Ohio. Having received a bachelor's degree in Fine Art and Art Education from the University of Dayton, her studio practice is interdisciplinary with a focus on themes of identity, storytelling, fleeting moments, and objects across time. Recent group exhibitions include: Women’s Work: New Takes on Textile Art, Reeves House, Woodstock, Georgia, BIG MOOD, Stay Home Gallery, Paris, Tennessee, DomesticLands, Kaiser Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio. She currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio, and plans to expand her artistic endeavors in the local, national, and international communities


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Drag Bingo featuring Peach Fuzz and Anhedonia Delight
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, November 11 at 7:00 pm

Join Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, November 11th, for the return of Drag Bingo, featuring Peach Fuzz and Anhedonia Delight. There will be Prizes, Cocktails, Fun!
Registration required.


*We hold tables for up to 20 min without notice. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 20 minutes of the start time, we may release tables.

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Crafts and Cocktails with Morgan Bukovec
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, November 6 at 4:00 pm

Join Kaiser Gallery on November 6th at 4:00 pm for Crafts and Cocktails! Crafts and Cocktails is a special afternoon filled with crafts, friends, and cocktails! Hosted by local artist Morgan Bukovec

This time, let's get rustic and create your own holiday rustic-inspired tree wall piece. All supplies are provided, and special pricing is available at Kaiser Gallery's cocktail bar for participants. Tickets are $25 and all materials are included. Space is limited.

Morgan Bukovec is a mixed media artist, educator, storyteller and collector of things from Cleveland, Ohio. Having received a bachelor's degree in Fine Art and Art Education from the University of Dayton, her studio practice is interdisciplinary with a focus on themes of identity, storytelling, fleeting moments, and objects across time. Recent group exhibitions include: Women’s Work: New Takes on Textile Art, Reeves House, Woodstock, Georgia, BIG MOOD, Stay Home Gallery, Paris, Tennessee, DomesticLands, Kaiser Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio. She currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio, and plans to expand her artistic endeavors in the local, national, and international communities.
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Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Night
Join Kaiser Gallery on Thursday, November 4 at 7:00 pm

Thursday, November 4, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Kaiser Gallery presents Spoken Word Open Mic Nights.

Attention lovers of live poetry, join us for an open mic night. Everyone is invited to be part of the audience, or share a short poem. Limited performance spots are available for our poetry open-mic so please arrive early.

$5 Cover - Light Refreshments Served

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COSTUMES & COCKTAILS
Saturday, October 30 at 7:00 pm

Costumes & Cocktails, an art gallery event like no other. At Kaiser Gallery, we not only love art, but we love Halloween, we love parties, and we love spooky cocktails.

Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, October 30, 7- 11 pm, for our Costumes & Cocktails, featuring live music by Empousa: a neoclassical piano and vocal duo with a bardic spin, tarot card readings, a jack-o-lantern contest, costume contest, complimentary small bites, and of course spooky cocktails at our cash bar.

$20 door cover, tickets available in advance online through Eventbrite, fees may apply.

//Empousa Bio//
Nestled somewhere between myth and modernity, Empousa emerges to guide you on an emotional journey. Themes of history, philosophy, and fantasy coalesce into an experience that hearkens back to bardic traditions from around the world. [Piano/vocals]

//Tarot Card Reader Bio//
Shamanic High Priestess Divinia, born with the gift of sight. At the age of 3, her gift presented itself. Confuse and afraid she prayed for protection. To her surprise, an army of guides, masters, and angels appeared and stood beside her as her path continued to unfold...

Shamanic High Priestess Divinia will be journeying between worlds, both seen and unseen, delivering messages from the other side. On this dark holy time of Samhain, when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest, Divinia will communicate with the world of spirits and guides and angles on your behalf.

So, ask the questions that weigh hardest on your heart and mind, and allow the cards to reveal the hidden truths surrounding your concern.
HP Divina is a Spiritual Counselor, Coach, and Mentor: LillyDelValeK@gmail.com

//Jack-o-Lantern Contest//
Submit your Jack-o-Lantern by carving pumpkins and delivering them to Kaiser Gallery by 4:00 pm to display with a $5 entry fee or free with event ticket. Each pumpkin is displayed on our patio alongside Jefferson Ave, in downtown Tremont from 4-11 PM on Saturday, October 30. Guests then vote for their favorites. Prizes are given to Best in Show, Curator's Pick, and Most Horrifying.

//Costume Contest//
Join Kaiser Gallery's costume contest! Those who want to participate must write a name and a brief costume description on the sign-up sheet at the entrance. Contestants will each be given a number, and they will stand in line outside the Judges' room in accordance with the numbers they're given at 8:00 pm.

​Doors open at 7:00 pm. If you want to join the contest, BE THERE EARLY!
Contestants' Costumes Will Be Judged Based on:
-Creativity
-Aesthetic Appeal
-Overall Effort
Winners will receive prizes! The names of the winning contestants will be announced at 9:00 pm.
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OPENING RECEPTION: CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH
​Saturday, October 16, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm.

On Saturday, October 16 at 6:30 pm, you’re invited to the opening reception of 'Cut From The Same Cloth.'
In partnership with The Cleveland Institute of Art's Creativity Works program, Kaiser Gallery presents 'Cut From The Same Cloth' on view October 16 through November 28. This exhibit features the mixed media works of Cleveland Institute of Art students Ewuresi Archer and Crystal Miller. The vibrant artworks in this series draw directly from the artists' African American (Miller) and African cultures (Archer, who's from Ghana), offering a dialect and a conversation between the two experiences.
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"We come from two different backgrounds and are of the same race. There are a lot of differences and similarities between us as humans but also between our cultures. As a result, the work depicts our hopefulness and pride in our cultures. Rooted in cultural experiences, the hair salon, music, and home life, these experiences bring us together. While this may not be the lifestyle for every black person, we hope, in some way, a connection can be made.

The paintings depict physical spaces that we have been in and or are a place we call home. The textures, patterns, and gem-like motifs represent the continuous black lifestyle. The color combination is used to represent black skin but also celebrate black lives and transform these spaces and demonstrate an experience.

Overall the series invites the viewer to reflect on these spaces, and look into our lives, and appreciate our culture for what it is."

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The Weight of Time: Closing Reception & Artist Talk 

​Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, October 10 at 5:00 pm

You're invited on Sunday, October 10, at 5:00 pm to join Kaiser Gallery for the closing reception of The Weight of Time and to meet its local artists.  Join us for an insightful look into the work of Danny Greene and Haumed Rahmani.

Light refreshments provided.

The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop.

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain.
Artist Bios
Danny Greene
Danny Greene (°1977, Honolulu ) makes paintings and paintings. By demonstrating the omnipresent lingering of a ‘corporate world’, his paintings references post-punk theory as well as the avant-garde or the degeneracy of the post-modern world. His paintings are often classified as part of the new romantic movement because of the desire for the local in the unfolding globalized technocracy. However, this reference is not intentional, as this kind of art is part of the collective memory. By referencing romanticism, grand-guignolesque black humour and symbolism, he creates work through labour-intensive processes which can be seen explicitly as a personal exorcism ritual. They are inspired by a nineteenth-century tradition of works, in which an ideal of ‘Fulfilled Absence’ was seen as the pinnacle. His works demonstrate how life extends beyond its own subjective limits and often tells a story about the effects of global cultural interaction over the latter half of the twentieth century. It challenges the binaries we continually reconstruct between Self and Other, between our own ‘cannibal’ and ‘civilized’ selves. By choosin mainly formal solutions, he tries to develop forms that do not follow logical criteria, but are based only on subjective associations and formal parallels, which incite the viewer to make new personal associations. His works are based on formal associations which open a unique poetic vein. Multilayered images arise in which the fragility and instability of our seemingly certain reality is questioned. Danny Greene currently lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Haumed Rahmani
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Straddling creative, scientific, and digital frameworks, Haumed Rahmani spends their time thinking of questions that lead to better questions. Their code is being used by the likes of Cornell University and the Max Planck Institute, and they’re slated to present at the International Liquid Crystal Conference in 2022. With work ranging from microscope imaging to generative weaving and projection art, Haumed is foremost a toolbuilder and communicator. They currently focus their art on using math, light & time as ingredients, and on building out their open-source design framework, the aeiyou glitchkit, which was used to create this piece (and can be found online.)
Follow more of their work on Instagram at @Haumed.

Artist Statement

This piece offers a space to reckon with our mortalities, the branching of time, and the ever-present hand of chance that mold our identities. After it all, what is truly ours?

The weaving appears grey at a distance, but up close the threads are revealed to be vibrantly colorful; and as one moves around the weaving, they catch not only a shifting moiré pattern, but also their own fractured reflection. The weave structure was created generatively using code and a microscope image of a liquid crystal. 
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This is among my first set of weavings, as I reoriented my entire life during the pandemic, quitting school and seriously beginning my art practice. While the year delivered tremendous growth, I found many opportunities and even people slipping through my fingertips, forever lost to time and entropy. Death was brought to the forefront of my thoughts, and it questioned life itself. I found some peace through the clock-like act of weaving, which can be a meditation.

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​Kaiser Gallery welcomes Avalon Productions for Soundwave Disco
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, October 9, from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 


Join us at Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, October 9, from 5 pm - 9 pm for an evening of music and art on our patio, featuring music by Bentodd, Kinetic, Rexx Ross, and Zap Avalon. 

This event is free and open to the public! 

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Crafts & Cocktails
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, October 9, at 4:00 pm. 

Join Kaiser Gallery for 'Crafts & Cocktails' with local artist Morgan Bukovec on Saturday, October 9 at 4:00 pm.
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Create your own 5 - 6" finger knit pumpkin. Each participant will learn the finger knitting process and be able to create their very own finger knitted pumpkin! All materials are provided, and special discounts are available for participants at Kaiser Gallery's cocktail bar.

Morgan Bukovec is a mixed media artist, educator, storyteller and collector of things from Cleveland, Ohio. Having received a bachelor's degree in Fine Art and Art Education from the University of Dayton, her studio practice is interdisciplinary with a focus on themes of identity, storytelling, fleeting moments, and objects across time. Recent group exhibitions include: Women’s Work: New Takes on Textile Art, Reeves House, Woodstock, Georgia, BIG MOOD, Stay Home Gallery, Paris, Tennessee, DomesticLands, Kaiser Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio. She currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio, and plans to expand her artistic endeavors in the local, national, and international communities

Walkabout Tremont
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Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, October 8, from 5 to 10 pm. 

Our drinks are paired to exhibiting works for a more immersive art-viewing experience. Our drinks also allow artists to apply to exhibits without submission fees, removing barriers. Our full menu is also available.

Last weekend to see The Weight of Time exhibition and sample its curated cocktail menu! 
Kaiser Gallery presents The Weight of Time, our latest art exhibition during Walkabout Tremont and check our our curated cocktails, included the surreal 'Johnson Sanitizer.' 


The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop. 

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain. 

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Crafts & Cocktails with Morgan Bukovec
​Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, October 2 at 4:00 pm

Join Kaiser Gallery for 'Crafts & Cocktails' with local artist Morgan Bukovec on  Saturday, October 2 at 4:00 pm. 

Create your own mini felt succulent arrangement with Morgan Bukovec. All supplies are provided, and special pricing is available at Kaiser Gallery's cocktail bar for participants.

Morgan Bukovec is a mixed media artist, educator, storyteller and collector of things from Cleveland, Ohio. Having received a bachelor's degree in Fine Art and Art Education from the University of Dayton, her studio practice is interdisciplinary with a focus on themes of identity, storytelling, fleeting moments, and objects across time. Recent group exhibitions include: Women’s Work: New Takes on Textile Art, Reeves House, Woodstock, Georgia, BIG MOOD, Stay Home Gallery, Paris, Tennessee, DomesticLands, Kaiser Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio. She currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio, and plans to expand her artistic endeavors in the local, national, and international communities.

Kaiser Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and cocktail lounge located in the heart of Tremont. In this format, we combine our dedication to the visual arts with libations to create a unique atmosphere that can readily bring art to new audiences while still serving our artists in their artistic endeavors. Our cocktails are curated to exhibiting works, allowing guests to enjoy a more immersive art-viewing experience. Mixologists works with exhibiting artists to create a cocktail that becomes an extension of the artwork. Our cocktails also allow artists to submit their portfolios for consideration without submission fees. This small act is powerful and removes barriers for underrepresented groups within the art world.

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Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Night
Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, October 1 at 7:00 pm

Friday, October 1, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Kaiser Gallery presents Spoken Word Open Mic Nights.
Attention lovers of live poetry, join us for an open mic night. Everyone is invited to be part of the audience, or share a short poem. Limited performance spots are available for our poetry open-mic so please arrive early.
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Light refreshments will be provided. ​

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The Weight of Time: Virtual Artist Talk
Thursday, September 30 at 6:30 pm

You're invited on Thursday, September 30, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, to join Kaiser Gallery for the virtual artist talk of The Weight of Time. Join us for an insightful look into the work of Chad Eby, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, and Nowhere Mountain. Zoom registration is now open, or join the watch party at Kaiser Gallery for the live broadcast.

The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop.

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain.
Artist Bios
Chad Eby
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Chad Eby is a Lexington Kentucky-based multidisciplinary artist, designer and educator working with light, sound, and code to engage with the grain of digital technologies. 

Eby creates work, by turns stark and whimsical, that explores humanity's fraught relationship with made objects using sound, light, and digital fabrication techniques. 
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His research interests revolve around the peculiar relationship between digital and physical: especially the residue-loss, surplus and corruption-that results from moving back and forth between atoms and bits, map and territory, description and thing. 
Part of the faculty of University of Kentucky's School of Visual Art Studies since 2019, Chad previously served at the Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI in Indianapolis, Kungliga Tekniska högskolan (the Royal Institute of Technology) in Stockholm, and Florida State University in Tallahassee. He was awarded the Frank C. Springer Family Faculty Innovation Award in 2017. 
Chad's work has been shown at the Tekniska Museet (the Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology) in Stockholm, Sweden, Generative Art XXII in Rome, Italy, New Media Fest in Valencia, Spain, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, TAG at the University of Western Florida, the Columbia College Center for Book and Paper and various local venues across the United States. He has attended competitive residencies at the Atlantic Center for the Arts, Elsewhere, and was selected for the inaugural Space Art Summer School hosted at the Russian Museum of Cosmonautics. 


Artist Statement
Parallel to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and greatly facilitating that spread, a virulent strain of Bad Ideas also swept the globe. A surge of mis- and disinformation promulgated by a strange mix of opportunists, true believers, state actors and lulzers, and amplified by an army of COVID-19 sequestered thumb-clickers: fever dreams featuring bats, billionaires, 5G, tracking chips, and the soul-damaged vaccinated who, by succumbing to media-driven fear, lost their opportunity to "ascend." Disinformation Containment Unit D6 is an equally irrational alternative. Inspired by quack 5G and chemtrail protective devices, it is a fantastical electro-spiritual information appliance—ready for field deployment—imagined to detect and neutralize nearby disinformation. Driven by a WiFi-emitting ESP8266 chip and not-very-sophisticated cellular automata simulation, it's twin OLED displays give continuous animated feedback on its progress.
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Andrew Ellis Johnson
Andrew Ellis Johnson’s work has appeared in galleries, festivals, public collaborations, conferences, and publications in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He has performed as co-founder of the collective PED in Buffalo, Belfast, Chongqing, Rio de Janeiro, St. John’s, and Toronto. He studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA) and Carnegie Mellon University (MFA) in Pittsburgh, where he is Associate Professor of Art. Residencies and exchanges over the last decade include those at: Korean National University of the Arts, Seoul; Blue Mountain Center, New York; University of the Arts London, Camberwell; Fayoum International Art Center, Egypt; Sites of Passage in Jerusalem/Ramallah/ Pittsburgh; and Tsinghua University in Beijing.
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Recent two-person exhibits include RESORT at Kendall College of Art & Design and McDonough Museum of Art and GETTING THERE at Gettysburg College and this fall at Stockton University. His most recent solo show was FOUNDER at SUNY Cortland’s Dowd Gallery.

Artist Statement
This statement and the poem below were written in July 2020. Insurrection features a man in full PPE reading while reclining comfortably on his living room couch. A cat purrs in his lap. In the safe seclusion of his own home, he is over-protected. Others, however, are not. Not George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Brionna Taylor and too many other people who were shopping, running, sleeping—simply living, while black. Their deaths are painfully singular, but their cumulative toll constitutes a persistent pandemic of racism. Another pandemic rages as people rage in the streets. The death count from Covid-19 has now climbed over 100,000 in four months. Fallow Trench In the exceptional Nation State of One, the novel plague, first declared nonexistent, then decried as sophic, was ultimately decreed ‘Democratic’. It was. Though itself invisible to the naked eye, the virus, though little, spread by aspirational spittle, magnified divisions and bonds. Manufacturers mandated. Distributors consolidated. Liberators looted. Suppliers hoarded. Senators sanctioned. the unaffordable could be bought again. Sacrificial heroes, ill-suited, staved, for another quarter, the essential economy. Perhaps. Routines were screened. Meetings multiplied and merged. Unemployment ranks swelled. Curves flattened; feeds fed. Appropriations diverted. Tweet-enlisted fascists drilled. Unmasked. Indisposed Justice meted black breath no repose. The State of Stasis is fought within, and without.


Matt Milligan
Matt Milligan (b. 1973) is an artist based in New York City working in digital and film photography. His work explores identity and its connections with home and community. Originally from Dallas, Texas, he holds a degree in musicology from the University of North Texas. Having always been attracted to how music conveys meaning, he carries that theoretical approach into his photography. Milligan's work was recently included in Scopio's "Rethinking, Questioning Urban Realities through Photography in the Age of COVID-19," in Porto, Portugal.

Artist Statement
The Things We Must Face When news of the shutdowns started to make the rounds, I was in the office—three floors of what had become an eerie and quiet building occupied, at that time, by me and, occasionally, the cleaning guy. It had been that way for a week or so. Almost everyone who had the means was leaving or preparing to leave the city, and my office was no exception. The sudden exit of those who wanted to escape and could also afford to leave was the first visible division. And it was this class separation that would, at least for me, expose the rest of what was to come as a series of interlopers—unwanted visitors that keep showing up at the doorstep of America. This all reminded me of something James Baldwin said, “You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read.” Despite what we frequently read in the media, there is nothing unprecedented about 2020. We are experiencing problems that have been with us for generations, problems that stem from divisions. And those divisions are rooted in money, politics, religion, race, and other things one should not talk about in polite company. But these social taboos are the very things we must talk about—and face—as Mr. Baldwin also famously said, or they will keep splitting us in two over and over again. A couple of weeks after the stay-at-home order went into effect, the half of us who remained in the city had to navigate a familiar but unknown landscape. My neighborhood was as empty and quiet as my office had been. When I went on walks or the occasional errand, I photographed the changes I saw. I also turned my camera inside (because we were inside all the time!); it was a natural response to the confinement. I began to see repeated images and symbols, sometimes subtle and sometimes overt. I realized that if I was sensitive to them, they could bolster the symbols of the past that Baldwin talked about and help me navigate what I was encountering and feeling. As Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk, said, “the true symbol does not merely point to something else. It contains in itself a structure which awakens our consciousness to a new awareness of the inner meaning of life and of reality itself.” Making these photographs was a cathartic experience for me. It brought to the surface my human “constant preoccupation with pleasure and pain... our pursuit of this happiness,” as fourteenth-century Japanese writer Yoshida Kenko said. It also—thankfully—brings Merton’s new awareness that, without his and Baldwin’s help, I would not have found. This process and these writers taught me that before I say anything about the problems I see out in the world, I must first look inside and face myself.


Nowhere Mountain
Nowhere Mountain is an art collaborative made up of St. Louis, Missouri based visual artist Mark Regester and Salt Lake City, Utah based composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, sound-artist and mad scientist Dave Madden.
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Artist Statement
Nowhere Mountain is an imagined geographical landmark that lies between two specific points on a map.
It's where the magic happens.
Nowhere Mountain is pure, organic collaboration.
Nowhere Mountain is creation for creation's sake.
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DRAG BINGO: Peach Fuzz & Anhedonia Delight

​Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, September 24 at 7 pm

Join Kaiser Gallery on September 24th at 7:00pm for a special Drag Bingo event: Featuring Peach Fuzz and Anhedonia Delight.
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​There will be Prizes, Cocktails, Fun! ​
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Open Life Drawing: Sassy Sascha
​Saturday, September 18 at 6:00 pm

On September 18 at 6:00 pm, join Kaiser Gallery for a special open life drawing session with returning guest model Sassy Sascha.

This is a free event, but registration is required. All skill levels are welcomed. Please bring dry drawing materials to work in.

​Sassy Sascha is a biological female (AFAB) Drag Queen in the Greater Cleveland area and has established Cleveland's longest-running, family friendly drag brunch currently hosted at The Winchester. She hosts many shows at popular spots all over NE Ohio and supports the community with outreach, Drag Queen Story Hour, Pride, and by helping new performers showcase their talent.

Walkabout Tremont
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Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, September 10, from 5 to 10 pm. 

Our drinks are paired to exhibiting works for a more immersive art-viewing experience. Our drinks also allow artists to apply to exhibits without submission fees, removing barriers. Our full menu is also available.

View our latest art exhibition and sample our new cocktail menu! 
Kaiser Gallery presents The Weight of Time, our latest art exhibition during Walkabout Tremont and check our our curated cocktails, included the surreal 'Johnson Sanitizer.' 


The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop. 

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain. 

The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club
September Around Town

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Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at 5:30 pm EST

Our Around Town networking socials are typically hosted on the first Thursday of every month at awesome venues across Cleveland. These events are a great place to meet new people, have fun with friends, and learn more about The Club. Around Towns are always free for Professional and Social members as well as non-members. Registration is recommended. Cash bar and light appetizers will be provided.
 
The September Around Town will be hosted at Kaiser Gallery. Kaiser Gallery is a contemporary gallery and lounge located in the heart of Tremont. In this format, they combine their dedication to the visual arts with libations to create a unique atmosphere that can readily bring art to new audiences while still serving their artists in their artistic endeavors.
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Their cocktails are curated to exhibiting works, allowing guests to enjoy a more immersive art-viewing experience. Their mixologist works with exhibiting artists to create a cocktail that becomes an extension of the artwork. Their cocktails also allow artists to submit their portfolios for consideration without submission fees. This small act is powerful and removes barriers for underrepresented groups within the art world. Support Artists by buying drinks at Kaiser Gallery.

Open Life Drawing: Guest Model Scarlett Morgan

Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST

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On August 19 at 7:00 pm, join Kaiser Gallery for a special open life drawing session with guest model Scarlett Morgan.

This is a free event, but registration is required. All skill levels are welcomed. Please bring dry drawing materials to work in.

Scarlett Morgan is a 28 year old woman and Detroit native transplanted to metro Cleveland. After graduating from Wayne State University with a degree in mortuary science, she went on to earn licensure as a funeral director and embalmer in both Michigan and Ohio, where she currently practices. She finds her creative outlets in costuming and prop fabrication for her studio, Beebuns Cosplay, and co-hosting her podcast about death, MortMic.


The Weight of Time: Opening Reception
Saturday, August 14, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ​

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You're invited on Saturday, August 14, from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, to join Kaiser Gallery for the opening reception of The Weight of Time.

The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop.

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain.

​Our mixologists work with exhibiting artists to develop cocktails that enhance the art-viewing experience. Also, when enjoying drinks at Kaiser Gallery, it allows artists to submit their portfolios for consideration without submission fees. This small act removes barriers from underrepresented groups. Support artists while enjoying drinks at Kaiser Gallery. Here are a few of our upcoming curated cocktails, named after the artist they are inspired by:
  • The Eby​: ​martini with pea flower chamomile tea, sage honey syrup, mezcal
  • The Johnson​ Sanitizer​: gin + tonic gel w/toasted Sichuan peppercorn syrup, lemon peel, and jalapeño presented in a loose gelatin state
  • Nowhere Mountain:​ a Pilsner with​ a scoop of​ citrus sorbet and drizzle of Campari
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Kaiser Gallery is a contemporary gallery and cocktail lounge located in the heart of Tremont. In this format, we combine our dedication to the visual arts with libations to create a unique atmosphere that can readily bring art to new audiences while still serving our artists in their artistic endeavors.

Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, August 13, from 5 to 10 pm. 

Kaiser Gallery is offering a free sample of one of our curated temperance drinks (nonalcoholic) during Walkabout Tremont. Our drinks are paired to exhibiting works for a more immersive art-viewing experience. Our drinks also allow artists to apply to exhibits without submission fees, removing barriers. Our full menu is also available.

Preview our newest art exhibition and sample our new cocktail menu! 
Kaiser Gallery is open for a special preview of The Weight of Time, our latest art exhibition during Walkabout Tremont. We'll also debut our new curated cocktail menu to pair with 
The Weight of Time. 

The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop. 

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain. 

Curated Cocktails Tasting Event

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Join Kaiser Gallery for an evening of curated cocktails and art!

What's a curated cocktail? A playful, thoughtful, and utterly delicious way to enjoy art! Our mixologists work directly with exhibiting artists to develop cocktails that enhance the art-viewing experience. Hear from our curator to learn more about our current exhibit, Sugar (Chapter II), and from our mixologist to discover how these carefully crafted drinks were created.
 July 23 TASTING MENU
A welcome 'MUSE' cocktail TBA
Rhubarb Mint Julep: Rhubarb mint julep with Bulleit Bourbon
Gin + Juice Spritzer: Orange juice with strawberry syrup and gin
Choice of charcuterie board -or- local cheese plate

AUGUST 7 TASTING MENU
A welcome 'MUSE' cocktail TBA
Sweet and Tart Tea: Hibiscus tea with Limoncello and vodka
Basil Peach Martini: Peach wine and basil infused vodka
Choice of charcuterie board -or- local cheese plate

Our curated cocktail menu changes with each art exhibition.

​Our current exhibit is SUGAR (CHAPTER II), a solo exhibition by Derick Decario Ladale Whitson. ​
Derick Decario Ladale Whitson (b. 1991 Mansfield, Ohio) is an artist currently living and working in NYC. Working primarily in photography and video, Whitson explores the history and relationships of clowning, drag queens and black/white face to explore the social constructs of race, gender, and sexuality.

Derick Decario Ladale Whitson earned his MFA at Columbia University & BFA from Columbus College of Art & Design. Working within the realms of Photography, Video & Performance. Whitson’s work has been published in Miami New Times, Huffington Post, The Advocate Magazine, & Photo-Emphasis. Whitson has participated in many residencies across the U.S., including programs at Mass MoCA, The Fountainhead (Miami), and the AICAD/New York Studio Residency Program. Whitson is also a current recipient of the Foundation For Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant, the 2019 Enfoco Photography Fellowship, & The 2019 NYSCA/NYFA Photography Fellowship.

SUGAR (CHAPTER II): ARTIST TALK

Thursday, August 5, at 7:00 pm

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On Thursday, August 5, at 7:00 pm, we meet the exhibiting artist of 'Sugar (Chapter II),' Derick Decario Ladale Whitson,  for a detailed discussion on his work and what inspires him. Join us at Kaiser Gallery or on Zoom for Whitson's virtual talk. Registration Required. 

Derick Decario Ladale Whitson (b. 1991, Mansfield, Ohio) lives & works in New York City. Earned his MFA at Columbia University & BFA from Columbus College of Art & Design. Working within the realms of Photography, Video & Performance. Whitson’s work has been published in Miami New Times, Huffington Post, The Advocate Magazine, & Photo-Emphasis. Whitson has participated in many residencies across the U.S., including programs at Mass MoCA, The Fountainhead (Miami), and the AICAD/New York Studio Residency Program. Whitson is also a current recipient of the Foundation For Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant, the 2019 Enfoco Photography Fellowship, & The 2019 NYSCA/NYFA Photography Fellowship.

SUGAR (Chapter II) is a solo exhibition by Derick Decario Ladale Whitson, on view at Kaiser Gallery June 12 - August 8, 2021. Whitson is an artist currently living and working in NYC. Working primarily in photography and video, Whitson explores the history and relationships of clowning, drag queens and black/white face to explore the social constructs of race, gender, and sexuality.

SOLD OUT! Open Life Drawing with Sassy Sascha

Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm EST

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On July 15 at 6:00 pm, join Kaiser Gallery for a special open life drawing session with guest model Sassy Sascha.

This is a free event, but registration is required. All skill levels are welcomed. Please bring dry drawing materials to work in.

​Sassy Sascha is a biological female (AFAB) Drag Queen in the Greater Cleveland area and has established Cleveland's longest-running, family friendly drag brunch currently hosted at The Winchester. She hosts many shows at popular spots all over NE Ohio and supports the community with outreach, Drag Queen Story Hour, Pride, and by helping new performers showcase their talent.

Walkabout Tremont

Friday, July 9, 2021 at 5:00 pm EST

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Walkabout Tremont is officially back! Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, July 9, from 5 to 10 pm. 

Kaiser Gallery is offering a free sample of one of our curated temperance drinks (nonalcoholic) during Walkabout Tremont. Our drinks are paired to exhibiting works for a more immersive art-viewing experience. Our drinks also allow artists to apply to exhibits without submission fees, removing barriers. Our full menu is also available.

New curated cocktail! Kaiser Gallery is also offering a special menu item available during Walkabout Tremont, a new curated cocktail, the burnt honey old fashion to pair with Sugar (Chapter II), a solo exhibit by Derick Decario Ladale Whitson. Available for a limited time.

//What's Happening in Tremont//
The eclectic neighborhood of Tremont will have art openings across the neighborhood, extended hours at art galleries and retail shops, live music at several locations, and food and drink specials at Tremont’s restaurants and bars. Entertainment includes Dr. U.R. Awesome, a Guiness-record holding bubble artist from 6:30–8 p.m. at St John Cantius Church; David Bays singer/songwriter; Reverbious – one man band; and, chalk artists around Lincoln Park for Canalway Partners self-guided history walks.

Sugar (Chapter II): Opening Reception

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On Saturday, June 12, 2021, join Kaiser Gallery for the opening of Sugar (Chapter II) a solo exhibition by Derick Whitson.
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Derick Whitson (b. 1991 Mansfield, Ohio) is an artist currently living and working in NYC. Working primarily in photography and video, Whitson explores the history and relationships of clowning, drag queens and black/white face to explore the social constructs of race, gender, and sexuality.​

This event is Free and Open to the Public.
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Liz Ferro: Book Launch 

Friday, May 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST

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On Friday, May 21, 2021, join Kaiser Gallery for Liz Ferro's debut of her latest novel, Chameleon Girl. At 7:00 pm, Liz Ferro will read an excerpt from her new novel, Chameleon Girl. Afterward, stay for the book signing. 

This event is Free and Open to the Public.

6:00 pm - Doors Open
7:00 pm - Book Reading
7:30 pm - Book Signing

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About Author Liz Ferro
Liz Ferro was born in Rochester, NY in and lived in four foster homes before her adoption at the age of two. As a child, she was sexually abused by a neighbor.
Through the tumultuous years that followed, Liz found solace and purpose in one constant: sports. Through running, swimming, and various other fitness activities, Liz discovered the healing power of the “finish line feeling,” the undeniable sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from setting and reaching ambitious goals in sports or in life.

In 2009, Liz decided to share what she had learned as a survivor and an athlete with girls and young women who are experiencing difficulties in life. Serving just four girls that first year, Liz launched Girls With Sole with an undeterred passion for helping disadvantaged girls to experience the transformative finish line feeling for themselves.  Since then, Girls With Sole has served more than 1,000 girls aged 9 to 18 through Liz’s signature program called LULA (Lacing Up for a Lifetime of Achievement).  The LULA program includes a guided curriculum and exposure to numerous fitness activities, which teaches girls teamwork, leadership, and healthy habits to last a lifetime. The curriculum also includes self-awareness and self-esteem building art projects, guided discussions, field trips and copies of both of Liz’s books, as well as, new running shoes, sports bras and apparel. 

To date Liz has crossed many finish lines. She has completed 77 full marathons (two of them 50K Ultras), 5 full Ironman Triathlons, and countless road races and triathlons. She has done a full marathon in all fifty states and on the Great Wall of China. 

She is the author of the memoir, Finish Line Feeling and the inspirational workbook, Girls With Sole: A Girl Power Guide To Unleashing Your Inner Superhero. 
Liz has been featured on the NBC TODAY Show and in Runner’s World and Family Circle Magazine.

She is the recipient of the 2015 Perspectives Women Who Excel Award; 2015 9th Annual Roslyn Z. Wolf Award; 2014 SELF Women Doing Good Award; 2012 Longines Women Who Make a Difference Award from Town & Country Magazine; 2011 American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland Hero Award; and the 2011 Classic Woman Award from Traditional Home Magazine.
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 Liz Ferro is a speaker, author, and the Founder and CEO of Girls With Sole.  

Kaiser Studios' Artist Talks:
'DomesticLands'

 Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 6:30 pm EST

On Thursday, May 6, at 6:30 pm, we met the exhibiting artists of 'DomesticLands' for an insightful look into the works of Morgan Bukovec, Gary Sczerbaniewicz, and Allison M. Walters.

The home is a place that fosters our understanding of relationships. During the early years of childhood is when we develop socially and emotionally. Later in life, these early years will impact our ability to foster relationships, empathize, and how to interact with others. When revisiting memories of home, it is important to teeter on the edge of both joy and trauma as this duality defines us. There are nurturing memories that offer safety and warmth. However, for others, the home can represent pain where a moment of trauma is forever encased in time. Home can be a physical location, associated with the material, or defined within one's self.  This cultivation of objects and relationships defines who we are.    

Presenting works by Morgan Bukovec, Gary Sczerbaniewicz, and Allison M. Walters.​
Read More About Our Exhibiting Artists
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Morgan Bukovec is a mixed media artist, educator, storyteller and collector of things from Cleveland, Ohio. Having received a bachelor's degree in Fine Art and Art Education from the University of Dayton, her studio practice is interdisciplinary with a focus on themes of identity, storytelling, fleeting moments and objects across time. Recent group exhibitions include: /DIFFERENT STROKES/, Female Artist Club, Belgium, Boundaries, Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, and Waterloo Arts Juried Exhibition, Waterloo Art Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio. Morgan works as a bartender at the local pub, a server at her grandpa’s butcher shop, as well as a Thoma Engagement Guide Apprentice at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland.
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Gary Sczerbaniewicz​ was born in Upstate NY, received his BFA in Sculpture from Alfred University and his MFA in Sculpture & Installation from the University at Buffalo in 2013. Sczerbaniewicz is a 2016 NYFA fellow in Architecture/ Environmental Structures / Design from the New York Foundation for the Arts. He has exhibited both nationally and internationally and has completed residencies at Yaddo (2017), the Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts (2016), and Sculpture Space (2013). Sczerbaniewicz recently served as Visiting Assistant Professor of Sculpture at the University of Notre Dame. Gary is represented by Anna Kaplan Contemporary, Buffalo, NY. 
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Allison Walters is a person who makes art. She works in photography, painting, video, digital art, and conceptual art. Her work deals with being human and sharing complex feelings with others. She has an MFA from Stony Brook University, where she studied Studio Art from 2014–2017. She also works as a web and graphic designer at the College Art Association, a nonprofit arts organization based in New York City.
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Kaiser Studios Inc., a nonprofit specializing in public programming that supports the arts, provides artists opportunities for thoughtful community engagement in the form of lectures, performances, or demonstrations. Through inclusive programming, Kaiser Studios Inc. supports, promotes, and encourages artists of all mediums. For more information, visit www.kaiserstudios.org.

Kaiser Studios' Artist Talks:
'Coveted' Panel Discussion

 Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 6:30 pm EST

On Thursday, March 4, DRB, PhD., joined the exhibiting artists of Coveted as moderator for a panel discussion. During this panel discussion, we explored themes of love, relationships, and desires from the perspective of the other, which is not readily accessible in mainstream media. This free virtual event is in partnership with Kaiser Studios Inc. in an effort to facilitate interdisciplinary conversations with artists about pertinent topics of our times.

Kaiser Gallery's exhibition Coveted features works that offer a range of perspectives that are not easily accessible in mainstream culture. While representations of the male gaze can be found in abundance when exploring themes of love, relationships, and desires, these artists offer another narrative. 

​The panel discussion featured Coveted exhibiting artists Stefani Byrd, Dani Clauson, Leiyana Gonzales, Sydney Kleinrock, Megan Lubey, Olga Nazarenko and Rebecca Poarch.
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Read More About Our Moderator: DRB
Artist, performer, writer, teacher, homesteader, yoga leader, parent, and gender-queer feminist, DRB--as they are known to students (who range in age from six to 85), is based in Cleveland, OH, USA. 

DRB received their Ph.D. in History from Case Western Reserve University. Their research is centered on gender, race, sexuality, and popular culture in the post-World War II US. They are co-editor of Make Your Own History: Documenting Feminist Activism in the 21st Century (Litwin Books, 2011) and co-writer of A History of Popular Culture: More of everything, faster and brighter (Routledge, 2012). 

DRB is currently writing an illustrated historical-memoir titled ugly+white+queer: the deconstructing daughter with collaborators artist Liz Maugans and poet-performer Kisha Nicole Foster. The work includes a preface-poem by Foster, incendiary illustrations by Maugans, and narrative and collages by DRB. Part memoir, part historical fiction, the book explores the complex intersections of gender, whiteness, generation, and queer identity, as they evolve and unravel in the life and family of a privileged “daughter.” Written as an ode to Simone de Beauvoir (Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter), Virginie Despentes (King Kong Theory), Kathy Acker (Blood and Guts in High School), and William Burroughs (Queer), the narrative seeks Truth and honesty amid the grief and reconcilation that come after the L’epoque orange (1), and the hatred wrought on Black and brown, queer, female bodies and psyches over the last four to four hundred years. 

​DRB is an independent consultant on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and has been using these lenses in art/writing/curatorial projects for 25 years in Cleveland and around the world. An artist-curator-critic for as long as they can remember, their endeavors often address surveillance, access, power, and authority, particularly as they intersect with racial, sex, and gender. Beginning in the late 1990s as co-founder of newsense enterprises/gallery, DRB and their former partner traveled the U.S. “closing” public sculptures. Donning the authority of the uniformed worker, and our white skin privilege, we installed orange safety cones, “caution” tape, and signs stating “This sculpture is temporarily closed.” This series was also about language, as “closed” is arbitrary when the artwork is visible, yet the warning-yellow tape kept people at bay. In Cleveland, Claus Oldenburg’s Free Stamp remained closed for six months; when someone inquired as to when it would open again, several City office workers reported that it “They closed it for cleaning.” The culmination of this work was a site-specific sculpture closing workshop at the former SPACES building, titled They (again, language play was at work here; the Kafka-esque inscrutability of who “they” might be. We also closed Ant Farm’s “Cadillac Ranch” in Amarillo, TX. This iconic work did not remain closed for long, the Texas winds ripped through the caution tape, and law-abiding Texans do not like outsiders “Messing with” their public sculptures. 

​This work set the course for DRB’s subversion of public spaces and events. In 2019, they collaborated with Olga Chwa to perform “DRB’s Feminist Accountability Services, Inc.” Donning green coveralls, their date (Chwa) in a floral print party dress and boa, looking fabulous, both wearing gorilla masks (in an obvious nod to the Guerilla Girls). They entered the “stage” of Ingenuity Fest 2019 and conducted feminist accountability inspections of installations and programs. Discussions awkwardly ensued through the masks, and our spectacle culminated in group discussion over beer and popcorn at a picnic table, masks off. 

DRB makes music with Fetus Envy bandmate and life partner, Steve Stanasezk, and  is working on a performance, “Unmoored (Undue L’orange),” a performance about bodies and psyches under siege during and after the hate of L’Orange’s “presidency” spurred on and unveiled.

An urban farmer, homesteader, animal rights supporter, and student of permaculture, DRB hopes to include these interests, as well as those learned in the Larchmere neighborhood to the programs my Sister-collaborators and they create, heal, and unite with the support of the Urgent Artist Grant. Larchmere is a community of unity and grit and my friends-family living and working there saved DRB from despair during COVID and long before.
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Kaiser Studios Inc., a nonprofit specializing in public programming that supports the arts, provides artists opportunities for thoughtful community engagement in the form of lectures, performances, or demonstrations. Through inclusive programming, Kaiser Studios Inc. supports, promotes, and encourages artists of all mediums. For more information, visit www.kaiserstudios.org.

Kaiser Studios' Artist Talks and Panels:
SWITCH Panel Discussion

Thursday, December 17, 2020

On December 17, Electrical and Railway Systems Engineer Cara Levy, P.E. joined the exhibiting artists of SWITCH for a Panel Discussion that explores the rapidly evolving relationship between art and technology. This free virtual event was in partnership with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Women in Engineering New York to promote interdisciplinary conversations between the arts and sciences. 

​Kaiser Gallery's exhibition ​SWITCH explores the evolution of art and how it's become more intertwined with technology, reshaping the definition of what we consider art along the way. SWITCH features a wide variety of artists and creators who challenge art in different directions through the implementation of technology.
Panelist Bios
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Cara Levy, P.E. [Moderator]
Ms. Levy is an Electrical and Railway Systems Engineer based in New York City. She has 13 years of industry experience and holds a Professional Engineering license in eight states. She attended college at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA for her Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom for her Master’s degree in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration. She leads the IEEE Women in Engineering group in New York City and is the Vice President of Land Transportation for the international IEEE Vehicular Technology Society. Ms. Levy holds a high appreciation for technology and art.

SWITCH Exhibiting Artists

Laura Bigger
Laura Bigger is an Assistant Professor of Art and runs the printmaking area at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. She has previously taught at the University of Nevada, Reno and Augsburg College, in Minneapolis, MN. Originally from Boulder, CO, Bigger received a BA in Studio Art and Hispanic Studies from Colorado College in 2008 and an MFA in Printmaking from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2013. She has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions nationally.

Emily Dzieweczynski
Emily is a multimedia artist, creative researcher, designer, and educator. She is interested in the intersection of science and art, particularly where they meet at the concept of empathy. Emily is a graduate from Gustavus Adolphus College, holding Bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Psychological Science, and studied Fine Arts Media at the Slade School of Fine Art. Her work takes the form of drawing, printmaking, writing, and new media; including code, virtual reality, 3D modeling, web-based media, sound, and video.

Emily’s work has been shown at venues such as the Target Gallery, the American Swedish Institute, Rosalux Gallery, Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Gustavus Adolphus College, and the Children’s Museum of Minnesota. She has received funding through the National Science Foundation, an Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant, the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, and Gustavus Adolphus College.

Haumed Rahmani
Straddling creative, scientific, and digital frameworks, Haumed Rahmani spends his time thinking about questions that lead to better questions, in hopes of finding a guiding compass through the future. His code is being used by the likes of Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, and the Max Planck Institute, and he’s slated to present at the International Liquid Crystal Conference 2022. With work ranging from microscope imaging to generative weaving and short film, Haumed is foremost a toolbuilder and communicator. He is currently working toward his PhD in Chemical Physics at the Advanced Materials & Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State University.

​Joseph Santarpia
Santarpia’s work leverages autopoiesis—the self-creative capacity of material—to explore questions of release, embodiment, and landscape. He received his MFA from Stony Brook University in 2020, and a bachelors degree in Visual Art Education from SUNY New Paltz in 2017. He's shown in galleries across the United States, including: Small Green Door, East Los Angeles, CA; Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH; LIC Arts Open, Long Island City, NY; The Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition, Brooklyn, NY; Limner Gallery, Hudson NY; The Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery, Stony Brook, NY; Gallery North, Setauket, NY. He is the recipient of awards including The Goldberger Fellowship and the Dorothy L. Memorial Purchase Prize.  Santarpia is also an active, New York State certified art educator currently working for the Lowville Academy & Central School District and previously for the Gallery North ArtVentures Program and Stony Brook University’s Studio Art Program.

At age 18, Santarpia had a spinal fusion of his L5, S1 vertebrae, altering his bodily reality. Because of this, he has grown to be intensely attentive to his bodily sensations. The lived experience and physical consequences of this procedure have since informed his life and art practice greatly. The two main components from which Santarpia’s practice manifest are (1) material approach and process, and (2) conceptual and biographical context. Both his material approach and the spinal fusion surgery he underwent, rely on systems of collaborative creativity (autopoiesis/sympoiesis). The fusion surgery uses bone graft, which is essentially a glue that hardens or fuses into bone over time. The procedure sets a rigid ground using rods and screws along and into the vertebrae for bodily regeneration to take its course. Similarly, Santarpia’s art practice facilitates a system of interaction: the flow of liquids and sediments; gravitational forces; evaporation; crystallization; state changes of liquids, gasses, and solids; UV light; emulsification; muscle contraction; respiration; cognition.

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Kaiser Studios Inc., a nonprofit specializing in public programming that supports the arts, provides artists opportunities for thoughtful community engagement in the form of lectures, performances, or demonstrations. Through inclusive programming, Kaiser Studios Inc. supports, promotes, and encourages artists of all mediums. For more information, visit www.kaiserstudios.org.

​STORY COLLAGE WORKSHOP

Sunday, November 8, 2020
Explore storytelling and collage-making in a supportive and communal space with artist and educator Morgan Bukovec.
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Workshop description:
As a small group, we will explore storytelling and collage making in a supportive and communal space. In this workshop, participants will be guided through reflection, writing, and collage making. This workshop is focused on exploring shape, color, and texture as it relates to expressing a story about the home. We will not only be making and creating together but building a sense of community and connection.

The workshop is hosted off-site at the BAYarts Center. All materials are provided. Space is limited to 8 participants. Registration and entry fee required.

Morgan Bukovec is a mixed media maker, educator, storyteller and collector of things from Cleveland, Ohio. Having recently received a bachelor's degree in Fine Art and Art Education from the University of Dayton, her studio practice is interdisciplinary with a focus on the themes: identity, storytelling, fleeting moments and objects across time. Recent group exhibitions include: Waterloo Arts Juried Exhibition and Intern Exhibition at Spaces Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio, We Want As Much, Politits Art Coalition, and Finding Calm While We Wait, Doug + Laurie Kanyer Art Collection. Morgan works at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland as a Thoma Engagement Guide Apprentice and part-time educator, while creating narrative-based art work in her home studio. Morgan finds joy in storytelling, learning, and collecting ephemeral things.

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