Heights Arts 13th annual holiday store opens November 7

Heights Arts celebrates its 13th Annual Holiday Store with a public reception on Friday, November 7, in its gallery at 2175 Lee Road. More than 80 regional artists are represented in the show, with works including industrial-inspired jewelry, clutches created from re-purposed paintings, and innovative, contemporary glassware. Participating artists also volunteer to staff the gallery during Holiday Store hours, so shoppers can meet them in person and learn more about their work.

“The Holiday Store is always a great time to celebrate the art being created right here in Northeast Ohio, while giving unique, high-quality gifts to your loved ones, or even yourself!” says Courtney Young, who this fall became Heights Arts’ gallery manager.

This year, Young and the Heights Arts gallery committee have added more than a dozen new makers to the Holiday Store, with one-of-a-kind works in ceramics, paper, leather, silver, glass, and watercolor. Festive family workshops are another new addition. On select weekends, community members are invited to create hand-stamped greeting cards and gift tags, or make a “Poetic Paper Pinwheel,” which may be used as an ornament or artisanal toy. Reservations are required; visit the Heights Arts website for more details.

The Heights Arts Holiday Store opens with a members’ preview on Friday, November 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m., followed by an open reception at 7:00-9:00 p.m. The store runs through December 30, with expanded evening and Sunday hours.

For information on artists participating in the Holiday Store, family workshops and seasonal hours, visit www.heightsarts.org or call 216-371-3457.