Chautauqua Lake Erie Art Trail Nov. 13

Here is a press release I recently received about an interesting upcoming event.

Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail Set for November 13

The North Shore Arts Alliance presents its signature event, the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail (CLEAT), on Saturday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Held for the first time in the fall, the November Art Trail offers the public an opportunity to visit the studios of northern Chautauqua County’s leading artists.

The trail extends from Silver Creek to Westfield along the Lake Erie shoreline,and moves inland to include artists’ studios in Sherman, Chautauqua Institution, Dewittville, Forestville, and South Dayton among other locations.The art trail occurs twice yearly (Memorial Day Weekend and Veterans Day Weekend), and incorporates professional sculptors, photographers,ceramicists, painters, jewelers, wood turners, stained glass and other mixed media artists.

There are 22 participating artists including Audrey Kay Dowling, James Hoggard, Alberto Rey, Tom Malinoski, Nancy Nixon, Cynthia Norton, Ron Nasca, and George Petrella.During the studio tours, visitors are invited to watch ceramics and jewelry demonstrations, see paintings and drawings in various stages of completion, and to view where artists live and create art work.

Hands-on demonstrations include opportunities for visitors to make their own hand-pulled prints and to manipulate photo film. Art work will also be available for sale.According to CLEAT President James Hoggard, the November trail was scheduled to coincide with the beginning of the holiday shopping season.

“We’re hoping that people will see this as an opportunity to support the local economy. It also gives people a chance to purchase unique, high-quality pieces made by local artists,” Hoggard stated.“Besides,” Hoggard continues, “where else can you find that one-of-a-kind gift while also supporting the arts?”

Founded in 2008, the North Shore Arts Alliance is a co-operative marketing and promotional effort on behalf of 25 professional working artists. It has an open but juried regional membership, and it works to create and enhance year-round opportunities for the arts in western New York – especially opportunities to show work.

The Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail is a free, family-friendly event. A Google map of the studio tour locations, a downloadable printer-friendly version of the brochure, and information about all the participating artists can be found at www.ChautauquaArtTrail.com.The Trail also has a Facebook page. For additional information or to request a brochure, please call Thomas Annear at 716-679-9254.