Next up: More around-town murals, this time provided by The London Police.
“Born in Chelmsford, Essex, The London Police founders, Chaz and Bob, moved to Amsterdam in 1998. Recognized for their iconic LADS characters and precision marking, TLP is universally renowned as “pivotal voices in the history of street art.” Their acclaimed works include: murals of titanic proportion, (The largest can be found in Kreuzberg, Berlin a mere 6 story outdoor installation.) coveted original canvases, short films and even shorter music quips of high regard.” – BLDGrefuge.com
Fresh from across the pond, they have been drawing murals and completing pieces for their opening at the BLDG gallery in Covington this Friday, 8-11pm. Come on down and watch me, Julie Hill, and a few other local illustrators join the London Police lads to rock out a final mural, live and in person.
There is a storefront near where I live that has been having some identity problems in recent years. It was a hair place, then it was another hair place, then it was a pet shop, and I’m pretty sure it was a few other things in-between, so when I saw it was undergoing a change again, I was honestly a bit skeptical. But as the days passed, the interior construction began to look more and more interesting. Hey, were those chandeliers? What’s with that big red curtain, and who made the terrific art that has found its way to the walls? What exactly is moving in here?
Located at the corner of Chase and Hamilton Avenues in Cincinnati’s Northside neighborhood, Happen, Inc. is what erm…happened to that storefront, and it is an art space for kids and adults. They have all kinds of lovely programs, events and open studio time at the Northside location, all of which is totally free and open to the community. Keep up with their blog to get a good idea of what they’re all about.
What a perfect addition to the neighborhood. Organizations like this that promote creativity and interaction for kids are not numerous enough. As I have harped in the past, the more opportunities kids have to create and explore, the better they’re going to end up, and Happen is providing that opportunity for the children around Northside.
For those of us who (claim to) have advanced beyond the coilpot stage (c’mon), there is a grownup open studio the last Sunday of the month called BYOProject which is recommended for all your knitting, doodling, projecty needs. Come, relax, and remember what it feels like to just sit and make.
The revitalization of downtown Cincinnati continues to grow! An exciting addition of the 21c Museum/Hotel is coming soon! If you have visited the one in Louisville, you know how sweet it is! If you haven’t, you are missing out… It is an ultra-chic place to stay and visit, dine & drink, and see some really cool contemporary art. Just the boost that Cinci needs towards the arts and theater community!
More and more, I’m beginning to think that I’m missing out by not having TV. I mean, like, I’m getting a ton of stuff accomplished, but I’m also missing out on sweetness like the Fuel TV Signature IDs, being created by all manner of artists and studios whom I like quite a lot. Watch them all here, or I’ve picked a few favs, posted below.
“FUEL TV’s award-winning Signature Series IDs are inspired by signature skateboard decks created for skateboarders by influential or iconic artists. These Signature Series IDs serve many purposes: to introduce the audience to new and upcoming artists and/or athletes, or to serve as a way for current athletes and artists to express themselves in art and music.”
Craigslist’s Missed Connections is a we-shared-a-moment, hope-I-see-you-again posting service that ranges from touching, to hilarious, to sad, to downright creepy.
It is very sad that a lot of American children won’t have the early exposure to the arts that I did. The fact that arts programs tend to fall victim to cost-cutting measures is news to no one, but it really makes no sense. Try to name one profession that wouldn’t benefit from creative thought, I certainly can’t think of one. Arts education is all benefit, though it is also hard work. But it will pay off, I guarantee it.
