<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;"><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT size=3><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><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 </FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><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 celebrates Earth Day 2009 by opening our gallery during the month of April to works of art reflecting Mother Nature or composed of recycled materials. Artists who have changed how their work to be more eco-friendly have been invited.</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3>A featured artist is Jonah Jacobs from <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Mentor</st1:place></st1:City>. Jonah was born in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Denmark</st1:country-region> but has lived in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">US</st1:country-region></st1:place> most of his life, graduated from Antioch Collage and is an Army veteran.</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3>His goal is to educate people about the aesthetic possibilities of recycled materials. He incorporates everyday household objects, found objects and discarded materials. The materials are altered with paint, dyes, oils and other materials that are combined into intricate and ornate pieces resembling organic structures. Some of Jonah’s work has recently been featured in the Plain Dealer. </FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3>Other art work in the gallery includes paintings, drawings and cards as well as an extensive display of photography with respect to the Earth Day theme. Many items are for sale and will benefit the artist as well as the programs 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. 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>