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 Coventry Living Room Project desing session, 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.
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR THE DETAILED SCHEDULE & MORE INFORMATION.
Quick View Schedule
Thursday, January 26th
6:30 pm :: Coventry Living Room Project Community Design Session
This event is located at the Coventry Branch of Heights Libraries
Friday, January 27th
5 – 9 pm :: PEACE Pops
5 – 7 pm :: ARTFUL Upcycled 3D Collage Workshop
5 – 7 pm :: LEI Create New Worlds Writing & Art Workshop
6 – 9 pm :: Live Music
6 – 9 pm :: Community of ARTists Exhibit Opening Reception
6 – 9 pm :: Open Studios
6 – 9 pm :: Bar/Beverages
Saturday, January 28th
6 – 10 pm :: Coventry PEACE Community Celebration
6 – 7 pm :: Live pianist performing original compositions by ARTFUL artist Sam Silverman
6 – 7 pm :: Soundworlds by Sam Silverman Book Launch
6 – 7:30 pm :: 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
6 – 10 pm :: Bar/Beverages
Sunday, January 29th
1 – 4 pm :: Indoor Chalk Fest
1 – 4 pm :: ARTFUL Upcycled Workshop & LEI New Worlds Art Pickup
1 – 4 pm :: Beverages & Snacks
Thursday, January 26th
Coventry Living Room Project Design Session
Thursday, Jan. 26 :: 6:30 pm
FREE
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY BRANCH OF THE HEIGHTS LIBRARY.
1925 Coventry Rd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
The Coventry Living Room Project aims to create a public gathering space that strengthens the sense of community in the Coventry neighborhood.
Creators/particpiants plan to take inspiration from parklets, pedestrian plazas, and other examples of community-building infrastructure in our and other cities. Throughout the process, creators/particpants will design the space with those who live, work, and play in Coventry. This is a community-led project sponsored by the Coventry Village Special Improvement District.
Join other creators/particpants on January 26th at 6:30 PM at the Coventry Branch of Heights Libraries for the second community design session.
Friday, January 27th
PEACE Pops
Friday, January 27 :: 5 – 9 pm
FREE
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
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!
This event is free and open to the public. Free and paid snacks and refreshments will be available.
PLEASE SCROLL BELOW FOR A FULL LIST OF THE EVENING’S ACTIVITIES.
ARTFUL Upcycled 3D Collage Workshop
Friday, January 27 :: 5 – 7 pm
FREE
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
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. REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED.
While this workshop is free, a suggested donation of $10/person ($20/family) to ARTFUL is appreciated.
Lake Erie Ink Create New Worlds Writing & Art Workshop
Friday, January 27 :: 5 – 7 pm
FREE
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
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
Friday, January 27 :: 6 – 9 pm
FREE
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
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
Friday, January 27 :: 6 – 9 pm
FREE
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
Saturday, January 28th
PEACE Celebration & Awards
Saturday, January 28 :: 6 – 7:30 pm
FREE
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
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!
Creative Apps & Outfits
Saturday, January 28 :: 6 – 7:30 pm
FREE
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
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
Saturday, January 28 :: 6 – 7 pm
FREE
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
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
Saturday, January 28 :: 6 – 7:30 pm
FREE
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
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. Dance Party
Saturday, January 28 :: 7:30 – 10 pm
FREE
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
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.
Sunday, January 29th
Indoor Chalk Festival
Sunday, January 29 :: 1 – 4 pm
PAID WITH FREE OPTION
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
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.
Artwork Pickup
Sunday, January 29 :: 1 – 4 pm
THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT THE COVENTRY PEACE BUILDING.
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
For those who participated in the ARTFUL and/or Lake Erie Ink workshops on Friday evening and agreed to display their work for the Art of Community Weekend. Participants can come pick up their pieces between the hours of 1 and 4 pm. An additional pickup date is available on February 1.
What is PEACE Pops? Take a peek at this video to see a sample of a previous PEACE Pops event.
Chalk Festivals are fun for ALL ages & skill levels.
This past summer we hosted our first outdoor chalk festival. For Art of Community, we’re putting a new twist on it & we’re bringing it indoors! Mark your calendar for Sunday, January 29th. We’ll have more details & registration soon. For now – check out the video below to see a glimpse of the festival we hosted last August.
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 arts, culture and education hub that had organically taken root there. From this effort, the Coventry PEACE Campus came into being. The Coventry P.E.A.C.E. building currently houses a dozen local and regional 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.
