Arts Stroll on Earth Day Weekend

eARTh Day Weekend Friday, April 20, 6-9pm

During the YS Experience eARTh Day Weekend, several galleries and cafes will be open to provide artistic entertainment. Start your weekend off with a feast for the senses!

Spirited Goat Coffeehouse, 118 Dayton St, The Art of Claire Billionaire
Stop in for a refreshing beverage and a delicious pastry, and enjoy the artwork of Claire Billionaire. An entirely bright, new collection of acrylics is waiting for you! Spirited Goat provides vibrant and friendly environs, ideal for a relaxing conversation in the midst of great art.

John Bryan Community Pottery, 100 Dayton St, Leading Edge Ceramic Educators of Miami Valley
"Leading Edge Ceramic Educators of the Miami Valley" is an exhibition featuring the works of thriving artists living and teaching in the greater Miami Valley. Their art and leadership have created a rich ceramic community and cutting edge resources for students seeking a connection to the ceramic arts. Our reception starts at 7pm. Village Artisans, 100 Corry St, A Sue Brezine Retrospective Enjoy Sue Brezine's "March Mindfulness" at the Village Artisans Event Gallery. Inspired by Fredrick Fanck's "Zen of Seeing," Brezine presents a retrospective of her work "to the viewer's quiet place of recognition" in watercolors, pastels and abstract acrylics. Wine and snacks will be served.

YS Arts Council Gallery, 111 Corry St, Yellow Springs Photographic Survey, Nancy Howell-Koehler
Join the re-opening celebration of the YSAC Gallery and the reception for Nancy Howell-Koehler's "Yellow Springs Photographic Survey." We will be spinning 70s music and there will be dancing on our patio, and an open mic will be available for telling stories about the 70s in Yellow Springs. There will also be lots of groovy refreshments.

“would you, could you” In A Frame, 113 Corry St, Art Collection
This contemporary art gallery displays the fine work of artists and craftspeople from this region and around the United States. Featuring beautiful hand-crafted jewelry and other distinctive pieces, "would you, could you" is an important stop to make on your YS Art Stroll.

The Winds Café, 215 Xenia Ave, Paintings by Jennifer O’Brien and Libby Rudolf
Enjoy a truly incredible meal at The Winds in the midst of the calming images produced by Jennifer O'Brien and Libby Rudolf. You will be thrilled by the amazing experience -- from the subtle flavors to the food presentation to the environs. Rudolf & O'Brien have created a collection of paintings that is a veritable feast for the eyes!

Springs Gallery, 220 Xenia Ave, Kings Yard, The Pottery of Jason Parsley
Springs Gallery is pleased to present the fine craft ceramics of Cincinnati potter, Jason Parsley. Parsley, who exhibits his work in galleries and art fairs throughout the country, is known for his beautiful, functional stoneware pottery, and particularly for his decorative embellishments. Both the exhibit and the reception are free.

Emporium Wines & Underdog Café, 233 Xenia Ave, Photography by Kevin Miyazaki
While the Photography of Kevin Miyazaki edges toward the political, his photographs are chiefly humanizing. They help to tell the stories of the people whose experiences with their environments and governments have shaped who they have become. Enjoy wine tasting along with the music of George Bieri & The Root Cellar Boys.

Sunrise Café, 259 Xenia Ave, The Art of Claire Billionaire
"Penguins R Cool" is just one of many great pieces being shown by Claire Billionaire at the Sunrise Cafe. Often inspired by nature as well as peace, love and happiness, Claire's work is not to be missed! The Sunrise Cafe offers a variety of delicious dishes and signature drinks to satisfy the palate. An ideal place to end the evening!

Glen Helen Atrium Gallery, 405 Corry St, Birdsong Hill: low-relief wood images, Russ Shaw
Russ Shaw's "Birdsong Hill: low-relief wood images" exhibit is being featured at our Atrium Gallery coupled with hors d'oeuvres and a warm atmosphere. Shaw creates three-dimensional natural scenes from maple, poplar, red cedar, walnut, birch, elm, Osage orange and other wood native to Ohio. Kick off eARTh Day Weekend in style.

Antioch College, Herndon Gallery, 795 Livermore St, The Orphanage Project 2012, Zachary Cahill
The Herndon Gallery presents Zachary Cahill's "The Orphanage Project 2012," a multimedia exhibition employing the symbolism of the bear. Cahill meditates on the role of citizens struggling to find their place within the contemporary political landscape. Herndon represents Antioch College’s free-thinking, community-minded spirit.