Past Events.
Lake Erie Ink's 11th Annual Kids' Comic Con
Lake Erie Ink
The fun kicks off on Friday, March 3rd:
Friday, March 3, 5:30-7:30pm @ the B-Side Lounge on Coventry: Teen Cosplay and Trivia Party (Games, Sketching and Cosplay!!!) $10 at the door, but no one turned away.
Featuring a cosplay fashion show, comic trivia, and more!
Friday Afternoon March 3 4:00-5:00: Virtual Drawing Workshop with a Nickelodeon Artist
Saturday, March 4, 2023,
All Day @Lake Erie Ink: Workshops, Speakers & Artist Alley for Kids Ages 8-18. Stay tuned for full schedule.
Saturday Virtual Workshops can be attended in person at LEI- just bring your laptop, and then check out other great in person workshops from other comic creators! Join from home if you can't make it in person.
-10:30 am Marc Sumerak
Words and Pictures: The Craft of Creating Comics An in-depth, step-by-step look at the process of creating a comic book page -- from concept to completion!
Marc Sumerak has spent over two decades crafting story content for some of the most celebrated brands in entertainment, including Marvel, Star Wars, and more. His work has appeared in countless books, comics, and video games. His most recent works include MARVEL ANATOMY: A SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF THE SUPERHUMAN and STAR WARS: THE SECRETS OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS.
-11:35 am Jay Kalagayan and Friends
Finding your Monster Story with the Cincinnati Cabinet of Curiosities--Talk with the creators behind the Cincinnati Cabinet of Curiosities comics anthology and find out how they put together their collection of Ohio regional myths, legends, and creepy creatures. Learn about ways to research local inspiration for your stories and how they can be incorporated into a comic book format. Join creators Kat Klockow (Redcat Comics, Corpse Flower Press), Tim Fuller (Sham Comics), Jay B. Kalagayan (MeSseD Comics) in finding your monster story.
Jay B. Kalagayan is the creator, writer and publisher of MeSseD Comics. MeSseD, the nickname for the Metropolitan Sewer District, brings sewer management to science fiction. Tough sewer worker Lilliput is our guide to the wet, weird and wild world under our feet.
-1:30 pm Joe Biel of Microcosm Publishing
Live Your Ambitions, Not Your Fears: How Publishing is Informed by Punk and Upbringing-- A publisher of 27 years, Joe Biel has continually found that the underground is much bigger than the mainstream. This talk offers actionable lessons about how to incorporate your seeming deficits as strengths in your publishing. A certifiable history of the trajectory of self-publishing, zines, DIY culture, and punk rock, this talk followed by Q&A will explore the success in creating the world we need to see in our work by tracing the trajectory of Biel's career.
A Cleveland native, Joe Biel is a self-made autistic publisher and filmmaker who draws origins, inspiration, and methods from punk rock. Biel is the founder and CEO of Microcosm Publishing, Publishers Weekly's #1 fastest growing publisher of 2022. Biel is the author of dozens of books, including Make a Zine and A People's Guide to Publishing and has been featured in Time Magazine, NPR, Art of Autism, Reading Glasses, PBS, Bulletproof Radio, Spectator (Japan), G33K (Korea), and Maximum Rocknroll.
And to get everything started...
Friday, February 24th, 7-8pm @ Visible Voice Bookstore: Artist Panel for Adults and Teens
Comics and Community: Building New Worlds
Featuring Juan Jose Fernandez, Dawn Arrington, and Jeremy Stoll, moderated by Valentino Zullo
Scholarships available for all Comic Con events.
Who’s coming to Comic Con?
Dawn Arrington
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Kate Atherton
Sequoia Bostick of Vagabond Comics
John Boucher
Juan Fernandez
Sam Green
Matt Haberbusch
Lynnesha “Nesha Mars” Hamilton
Miguel C Hernandez
Jay B. Kalagayan
Terri Libenson
Michelle Littlejohn
Sevita Lochan
Angela Oster
Brad Ricca
Od Perry Richardson
Gilberto Rivera
Joe Schorgl
Joseph Sieracki
Marc Sumerak
David Wilson & Misty Wilson
More details and registration opens February 8th at lakeerieink.org/kids-comic-con
Questions? Email staff@lakeerieink.org or call (216) 320-4757
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Map
New to buying art? Working with a tight budget? Want to support local artists?
Then don't miss our 2nd annual Art for the Masses fine art sale on Saturday, February 25th from 11 am - 5 pm.
Get a great deal, get to know some local artists, support our local art scene - all in a casual and friendly environment!
Art for the masses features the works of Northeast Ohio Artists that create one of a kind artwork who are interested in clearing out older work, work they are ready to get rid of or less expensive versions of their art (prints, sketches etc…), or are looking to offer longtime customers a deal of a lifetime.
NOTHING FOR SALE OVER $200.00.
We created this event as a way to connect our local community members with artists from the area - especially first time buyers or those who have never bought directly from artists before. Located on 2 levels in the Coventry PEACE Building, this sale features the work of dozens of local artists in addition to the ARTFUL artists who have studios here.
Make a day of it!
We are located in the heart of the historic Coventry Village business district and we encouragge you to visit our neighbors located uo and down Coventry Road. Grab a brunch and head over to Art for the Masses, or grab some cocktails after some successful shopping at our event.
2843 Washington Blvd.
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
INTERESTED ARTISTS SHOULD GO TO artfulcleveland.org/aftmapp.
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Map
Who says Chalk Drawing Festivals can only happen in the warmer months? Not us! Join us on Sunday, Jan. 29th from 1 - 4. Participants will draw on a chalk board on the ground, or on a table or wall for those who have accessibility needs. All ages and all talent levels are welcomed and encouraged! Registration for a small board is $10 and includes a small 16” x 16” board, helpful supplies, and a box of 12 art pastels that you get to keep. Registration for a medium board is $20 and includes a large 24” x 24” board, helpful supplies, and a box of 24 art pastels that you get to keep. Registration for a group board is $30 and includes an extra-large 36” x 36” board, helpful supplies, and 36 art pastels that you get to keep. Want to keep your board? You can purchase your board for an additional $20.
This event is free to watch. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
Reserve your square by clicking on "Find Tickets" or go to bit.ly/IndoorCF2023.
This event is part of the Coventry PEACE Art of Community Weekend. For a full list of events, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/aoc.
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Map
After filling our bellies and celebrating our special friends it will be time to let loose and dance! Show off those creative outfits, or your best creative moves and come dance with us.
This event is part of the Coventry PEACE Art of Community Weekend and Coventry PEACE Community Celebration Night. For a full list of events, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/aoc.
Giant Puppet Performance by Robin VanLear & Art Acts Performers
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Map
If you are familiar with Parade the Circle, you won't want to miss Robin and Art Acts and the opportunity to interact with their whimsical creations. These amazing puppets are magical for both young and old!
This event is part of the Coventry PEACE quarterly Art of Community Weekend and Coventry PEACE Community Celebration Night. For a full list of events, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/aoc.
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Map
In celebration of creativity and community, we invite you to an evening of fun starting with the “breaking of bread”. Please bring a creative appetizer to share and wear your favorite creative outfit. Coventry PEACE will supply additional free food, beverages and cocktails. Enjoy the edible contributions while we update you on our projects and present our trophies, handmade by ARTFUL director Shannon Morris, to those who have been instrumental in assisting us. Awards will be given for "Most Creative Appetizer" and "Most Creative Outfit". Stick around after for our dance party!
This event is part of the Coventry PEACE quarterly Art of Community Weekend and Coventry PEACE Community Celebration Night. For a full list of events, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/aoc.
Coventry PEACE Community Celebration
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 Map
P.E.A.C.E. stands for “People Enhancing A Community’s Environment” and we want to celebrate those who have helped enhance our environment. While enjoying food and good company, our organizations will update you on our projects and hand out fun, custom trophies created by ARTFUL Executive Director, Shannon Morris, to those who have played a special role. Stick around after for our dance party!
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꧁ CREATIVE APPS & OUTFITS ꧂
𝟔 – 𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
FREE
In celebration of creativity and community, we invite you to an evening of fun starting with the “breaking of bread”. Please bring a creative appetizer to share and wear youf favorite creative outfit. Coventry PEACE will supply additional free food, beverages and cocktails. Enjoy the edible contributions while we update you on our projects and present our trophies, handmade by ARTFUL director Shannon Morris, to those who have been instrumental in assisting us. Awards will be given for "Most Creative Appetizer" and "Most Creative Outfit". Stick around after for our dance party!
꧁ SOUNDWORLDS BOOK LAUNCH & LIVE PERFORMANCE OF ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS ꧂
𝟔 – 𝟕 𝐏𝐌
FREE
ARTFUL artist Sam Silverman has the unique ability to see the colors and shapes of music. A composer of music, and a talented 2D artist, Sam has compiled a collection of his art in a new book called Soundworlds. In addition to being able to view the book and meet the artist, Sam’s original compositions will be played live by pianist Adam Whiting.
꧁ GIANT PUPPET PERFORMANCE BY ROBIN VANLEAR & ART ACTS PERFORMERS ꧂
𝟔 – 𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
FREE
If you are familiar with Parade the Circle, you won't want to miss Robin and Art Acts and the opportunity to interact with their whimsical creations. These amazing puppets are magical for both young and old!
꧁ P.E.A.C.E. CELEBRATION & AWARDS ꧂
𝟕 – 𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
FREE
P.E.A.C.E. stands for “People Enhancing A Community’s Environment” and we want to celebrate those who have helped enhance our environment. While enjoying food and good company, our organizations will update you on our projects and hand out fun, custom trophies created by ARTFUL Executive Director, Shannon Morris, to those who have played a special role. Stick around after for our dance party!
꧁ P.E.A.C.E. DANCE PARTY ꧂
𝟕:𝟑𝟎 – 𝟏𝟎 𝐏𝐌
FREE
After filling our bellies and celebrating our special friends it will be time to let loose and dance! Show off those creative outfits, or your best creative moves and come dance with us.
This event is part of the Coventry PEACE quarterly PEACE Pops and Art of Community Weekend. For a full list of events, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/aoc.
Sound-Worlds Book Launch & Live Performance of Original Compositions
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Map
ARTFUL artist Sam Silverman has the unique ability to see the colors and shapes of music. A composer of music, and a talented 2D artist, Sam has compiled a collection of his art in a new book called Soundworlds. In addition to being able to view the book and meet the artist, Sam’s original compositions will be played live by pianist Adam Whiting.
This event is part of the Coventry PEACE quarterly Art of Community Weekend and Coventry PEACE Community Celebration Night. For a full list of events, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/aoc.
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 Map
The ARTFUL artists invite you to visit their studios in order to engage with them and view both finished pieces and works in progress. Get to know the artists working here in your community, discover new talents and find inspiration.
This event is part of the Coventry PEACE quarterly PEACE Pops and Art of Community Weekend. For a full list of events, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/aoc.
This is a FREE event.
Artful Cleveland2843 Washington BoulevardCleveland Heights, OH44118 Map
The Community of ARTists Exhibit features Cleveland area artists in the ARTFUL Gallery. In conjunction with Coventry PEACE Campus’ Art of Community event this exhibit will showcase the variety in our art community.
Exhibit dates are January 27 - 29 with an opening reception on Friday, Jan 27 from 6PM - 9PM.
This event is part of the Coventry PEACE quarterly PEACE Pops and Art of Community Weekend. For a full list of events, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/aoc.
ARTFUL UPCYCLED 3D COLLAGE WORKSHOP
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 Map
Learn to construct a simple 3D Collage using curated reclaimed materials. This workshop is for anybody of all skill levels and is designed to allow each participant to leave with a piece of art they can display in their home with pride. Creators are invited to display their works for the remainder of the Art of Community weekend. This workshop will be led by ARTFUL Executive Director, Shannon Morris. While this workshop is free, a suggested donation of $10/person ($20/family) to ARTFUL is appreciated. Registration is encouraged.
Click on the "Find Tickets" link to register, or go to bit.ly/af3d2023.
This event is part of the Coventry PEACE quarterly PEACE Pops and Art of Community Weekend. For a full list of events, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/aoc.
LAKE ERIE INK CREATING NEW WORLDS WORKSHOP
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 Map
This FREE writing and art activity workshop is brought to you by Lake Erie Ink and will be guided by one of their staff members. Appropriate for all ages, and participants are invited to display their finished pieces for the remainder of the Art of Community Weekend.
This event is part of the Coventry PEACE quarterly PEACE Pops and Art of Community Weekend. For a full list of events, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/aoc.
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Map
On Friday, Jan. 27th from 5-9 pm, we will host our first PEACE Pops of 2023 during our Art of Community weekend. This event is free and open to the public. Free and paid snacks and refreshments will be available.
PEACE Pops is a quarterly celebration of art and community. The last Friday of January, April, July and October, we invite the community into our building to tour open studios, listen to live music by Half Craic’d, participate in hands-on art making and a variety of other activities to keep your creative spirit flourishing. It is a special way in which we can connect our community with our member organizations and artists – like Lake Erie Ink, ARTFUL, Singers’ Club of Cleveland, Robin VanLear & more!
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꧁ ARTFUL UPCYCLED 3D COLLAGE WORKSHOP ꧂
𝟱 – 𝟳 𝗣𝗠 (𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵)
FREE (𝘴𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯)
Learn to construct a simple 3D Collage using curated reclaimed materials. This workshop is for anybody of all skill levels and is designed to allow each participant to leave with a piece of art they can display in their home with pride. Creators are invited to display their works for the remainder of the Art of Community weekend. This workshop will be led by ARTFUL Executive Director, Shannon Morris. While this workshop is free, a suggested donation of $10/person ($20/family) to ARTFUL is appreciated. Registration is encouraged.
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/af3d2023
꧁ LAKE ERIE INK CREATING NEW WORLDS WORKSHOP ꧂
𝟱 – 𝟳 𝗣𝗠
FREE
This writing and art activity workshop is brought to you by Lake Erie Ink and will be guided by one of their staff members. Appropriate for all ages, and participants are invited to display their finished pieces for the remainder of the Art of Community Weekend.
꧁ COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION ꧂
𝟔 – 𝟗 𝐏𝐌
FREE
Curated by ARTFUL artist Jacqui Brown (StudioCat at ARTFUL), the Community of ARTists Exhibit features Cleveland area artists in the ARTFUL Gallery located in the Coventry PEACE Building, and will showcase the variety in our art community. The opening reception will be held on Friday, January 27th from 6 – 9 pm, and the exhibit will remain on display throughout the weekend.
꧁ ARTFUL OPEN STUDIOS ꧂
𝟔 – 𝟗 𝐏𝐌
FREE
The ARTFUL artists invite you to visit their studios in order to engage with them and view both finished pieces and works in progress. Get to know the artists working here in your community, discover new talents and find inspiration.
PEACE Pops is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Map
We are excited to announce the return of our annual Art of Community Weekend! Running from Thursday, Jan. 26th through Sunday, Jan. 29th, we will be celebrating the creative and diverse community that has supported us throughout the years. Events include the Community of ARTists exhibition, our quarterly PEACE Pops and ARTFUL Open Studios, community art making workshops, live music by Half Craic’d, our first P.E.A.C.E. Celebration & Awards Night where attendees are encouraged to bring their most creative appetizers to share and wear their favorite creative outfit, the launch of Sam Silverman’s Soundworlds book, a celebratory Dance Party, and an Indoor Chalk Festival.
The weekend’s activities include both free and paid events which are open to all ages and help to support Coventry PEACE and our member non-profit organizations. Proceeds will help us to continue to be able to host free community events like our quarterly PEACE Pops and annual Lantern Festival. Your generosity also helps us to support or non-profit members in a variety of ways and will help establish new or expanded programming in the future.
For more full details, or to register, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/aoc.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th
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꧁ Coventry Living Room Project ꧂
𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
➤ Coventry Living Room Project Community Design Session
(𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘊𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺)
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27th
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꧁ PEACE Pops ꧂
𝟱 – 𝟳 𝗣𝗠
➤ ARTFUL Upcycled 3D Collage Workshop
(𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: 𝘣𝘪𝘵.𝘭𝘺/𝘢𝘧3𝘥2023)
➤ LEI Create New Worlds Writing & Art Workshop
𝟲 – 𝟵 𝗣𝗠
➤ Live Music
➤ Community of ARTists Exhibit Opening Reception
➤ Open Studios
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 28th
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꧁ Community Celebration ꧂
𝟲 – 𝟳 𝗣𝗠
➤ Live pianist, Adam Whiting, performing original compositions by ARTFUL artist Sam Silverman
➤ Soundworlds by Sam Silverman Book Launch
➤ Creative Apps & Outfits
𝟲 – 𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
➤ Giant Puppet Performances by Robin VanLear and Art Acts performers
𝟳 – 𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
➤ P.E.A.C.E. Celebration & Awards
𝟳:𝟯𝟬 – 𝟭𝟬 𝗣𝗠
➤ Dance Party
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>>> SUNDAY, JANUARY 29th <<<
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꧁ Indoor Chalk Festival ꧂
𝟭 – 𝟰 𝗣𝗠
➤ Indoor Chalk Fest
$10/𝘴𝘮; $20/𝘮𝘦𝘥; $30/𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱
(𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: 𝘣𝘪𝘵.𝘭𝘺/𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘊𝘍2023)
➤ ARTFUL Upcycled Workshop & LEI New Worlds Art Pickup
2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 Map
Get in the true spirit of the holiday season - join us for our annual Coventry PEACE Campus Lantern Festival on Saturday, Dec. 10th. This is a FREE event and perfect for ALL AGES - we will be hosting afternoon workshops, an early evening lantern procession through the park & down Coventry Road, and then a holiday sing-along and snacks at the Coventry PEACE Building.
3:30 pm: FREE workshops - ALL ages
5:00 pm: Procession through the park & down Coventry Rd.
5:30 pm: Holiday sing-along & snacks back at the Coventry PEACE Building
Come early to make your own lantern… We will be hosting several workshops with artists from ARTFUL and Lake Erie Ink that will assist you in making a creative and beautiful lantern that you can carry in the procession and take home with you. Workshops begin at 3:30 pm.
Join in the holiday procession… featuring live drummers, dancers and larger than life “puppets”, we invite you to carry your lantern (either the one you made at our workshop, or a special one that you bring with you) as we make our way through the PEACE Park and the Coventry Village business district. The procession will wind its way back to the Coventry PEACE Building where we will end the evening with a holiday sing-along and cocoa. The procession will leave from the flagpole near the Coventry PEACE Building parking lot at 5:00 pm.
After the procession, come inside to warm up with some cocoa or cider and cookies, and you can join the Singers’ Club of Cleveland in a sing-along of holiday classics. Continue to work on your lanterns, or just sit and relax as we wind down this eventful day. The sing-along and snacks will begin at approximately 5:30 pm.
Our Lantern Festival is held in conjunction with the Coventry Village Holiday Festival. From 11 am - 6 pm, our friends and neighbors in the Coventry Village Business District will be hosting a plethora of events like the Jingle Bell Shop at the Grog shop featuring unique local artists and vendors, free pictures with Santa, live music, cookie decorating & more! For more details, go to www.facebook.com/events/476570740974519.
Be sure to join our email list to stay up to date on this, and all of our events. Go to coventrypeacecampus.org/join-our-email-list.
What is Coventry PEACE Campus?
When the school district sought to divest itself from the former Coventry Elementary School building in 2017, leaving its future uncertain, the leaders of all the tenant organizations and a broad base of community supporters came together in a grassroots movement to propose ways to preserve and grow the thriving culture and service ecosystem that had organically taken root there. From this effort, the Coventry PEACE Campus came into being. Coventry P.E.A.C.E., Inc. is the non-profit overseeing the maintenance, sustainability, renovation and development of the Coventry PEACE Building, which houses several local nonprofits. It is our goal to provide an accessible, sustainable, more efficient, and affordable home for these nonprofits, and to attract new organizations to the building.
