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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Contact:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Sarah Gyorki</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>ARTS COLLINWOOD MEMBERS SHOW FEATURED THROUGH JUNE</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The talented artists who are members of Arts Collinwood give visitors a sense of the range of work available to visitors in their North Collinwood gallery, with a group exhibit showcasing a range of work in painting and photography, and including selections of glass and textiles.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Nearly two dozen artists contributed work to this year’s show, which will be the highlight of the annual Sneak Peek art walk fundraiser on Waterloo Rd on Friday, June 5 from 6-10pm.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Tickets for the fundraiser are just $30, and are available at </FONT><A href="http://www.artscollinwood.org/"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>www.artscollinwood.org</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> or by calling 216-692-9500.</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The public are also encouraged to attend a free wine and cheese reception on Saturday, June 6 from 6-9pm.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There they can browse the work in the Gallery, and make an evening of it with dinner at the adjacent Waterloo Café.</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Thousands more will enjoy the members show during this year’s Waterloo Arts Fest, on Saturday June 27.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>With more than 5,000 visitors expected for a full day of art activities, exhibits, installations and more, the artist members of Arts Collinwood will be in good company.</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>“We’re fortunate to have such an array of artistic talent here in Cleveland, and to have such strong support for access to the arts in our community,” says Arts Collinwood Executive Director Sarah Gyorki.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>“Our members show is a great opportunity to see what’s happening here in the district.”</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Arts Collinwood Gallery is located at 15605 Waterloo Rd, and is open Thursday and Friday evenings from 6-9pm, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-4pm.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Exhibits can also be viewed during Waterloo Café open hours.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For more information about the Gallery, the Waterloo Arts Fest, or any Arts Collinwood programs please visit </FONT><A href="http://www.artscollinwood.org/"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>www.artscollinwood.org</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> or call 216-692-9500.</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>++++++++++++</FONT></DIV><BR><BR><FONT color=#00007f>Sarah Gyorki <BR>Executive Director <BR>Arts Collinwood <BR>216-692-9500 <BR>s.gyorki@artscollinwood.org</FONT></td></tr></table>