. . . because these kids draw a mean mural!Local artist Hector Castellanos worked with young artists at Zone Rec to bring the art of sidewalk chalking to new heights: sure, they stayed on the ground, but with special artists' chalk pastels, plus instruction on fading, color blending and creating boarders, these vibrant designs were really beyond the pale! . . . what they're saying:"We love art!" say siblings Marcus (left), Imer and Celeste.
"I make crafts all day if I can," Imer adds, "until my mom stops me!" Sweetly soft-spoken, Imer (a self-described "crafting fool,") has a way with words that's hard to place: it could be childlike sincerity or the tongue-in-cheekiness of a person many times his age. But one things that's definitely beyond his years is his ability to cooperate and work with others. Same goes for his brother and sister, all of whom paired up to make this weeks' spectacular visions in chalk. These kids are die hard fans of Zone Rec and its ample artistic outlets, so stay tuned for more fabulous creations from the three who plan to come back every week. Given the chance to do anything on site, what would they pick? "Plant flowers!" was the cry from Imer and Celeste in unison. "Cover that whole field in flowers," Imer edited, pointing in all earnestness. "The whole thing."
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This week is just jam-packed with events of all kinds: Wednesday in Herman Park, we'll be joined from 1-3 pm by the Progressive Arts Alliance for a kids' digital media workshop -- all equipment is provided, so just bring yourself and your sharp eye! Wednesday night, we'll be kicking off our summer programming at Michael Zone Recreation Center, where we'll be joined once again by Nicole McGee from Upcycle Parts Shop, who will lead a craft from 5:30-7:30 pm; and for all you fitness buffs, you can enjoy free Zumba starting at 6:30! Thursday afternoon from 1-2 pm we'll join ceramicist George Woideck in Lake Pool Park to dig into come clay. Thursday at Fairview Park, MOCA Cleveland will host an interactive art experience for young people Inspired by Hans Op de Beeck’s Staging Silence 2 Exhibition. We'll invite community members to build miniature outdoor stages and shoot short videos based on the techniques of stop-motion animation. Videos will be posted to MOCA’s social media pages. Friday night, get ready for an extra special event, the grand opening of Upcycle Parts Shop on Saint Clair -- stay tuned for more details. Saturday, it's back to Fairview Park with the Progressive Arts Alliance from 1-3 pm. And don't forget to check out Kaboom-Churchill Park for Motown Music, good food and plenty of fun . . . that's from 1-4 pm. Phew. We suggest that on Sunday, everybody takes a rest! See the calendar for dates and details. |