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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3>Gift <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sale</st1:place></st1:City> on Saturday May 2nd. Judy McCrodden is coordinating the Show. Instructors will also be able to demo for guests upcoming classes. </FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3>We hope everyone will visit <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Brecksville</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for the Arts to view and purchase items including framed art, baskets, ceramics, jewelry and wreaths. It is a great opportunity to purchase unique, locally made art as a gift for graduation, Mother’s Day or any other special occasion. Proceeds from the sale are given to the artists.</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3>It is especially exciting to see the look on a child’s face when they see their work hanging in a show for the first time. The excitement continues when artists learn that the work they entered in the show had been purchased. Home made bakery items will also be for sale. </FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3>The Gallery at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Brecksville</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for the Arts will continue to exhibit works from students and instructors through the month of May. Proceeds from items sold after the show will benefit both the artists and the programming at BCA. Normal gallery hours are Monday though Friday 9:30 am – 4 pm.</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Brecksville</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></SPAN></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> for the Arts is a 501C3 organization offering education in the fine, applied and performing arts. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30 am – 4 pm. BCA is open to all <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Ohio</st1:State></st1:place> residents. BCA is located at 8997 Highland Drive with some classes held at the Blossom Hill City Complex, 4450 Oakes Road and at the Brecksville Human Services Center, One Community Drive/off Route 21.To receive a
free class schedule call 440-526-6232 or visit the BCA website at <A href="http://www.brecksvillearts.org/" target=_blank>www.brecksvillearts.org</A> Fax: 440-526-1214 Email: <A href="http://us.mc509.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=brecksvillearts@yahoo.com" target=_blank>brecksvillearts@yahoo.com</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV><BR><BR>
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<DIV>Robin David Bauer</DIV>
<DIV>Executive Director</DIV>
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<DIV>Brecksville Center for the Arts <BR>8997 Highland Dr <BR>Brecksville. OH 44141 <BR>Phone: 440-526-6232 <BR>Fax: 440-526-1214</DIV>
<DIV>E-mail: <A href="mailto:brecksvillearts@yahoo.com" target=_blank rel=nofollow>brecksvillearts@yahoo.com</A></DIV>
<DIV>Website: www.brecksvillearts.org</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><EM>Learn ~ Create ~ Enjoy</EM></STRONG> <BR></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></td></tr></table><br>