Cleveland Public Art Call to Artists: Bike Station Art Competition

Deadline: June 26th, 2009

"Cleveland Public Art in partnership with the City of Cleveland invites interested artists, designers, architects, and other creative professionals to submit design ideas for a permanent public art project that will call attention to and raise the visibility of a new commuter bike facility being constructed in downtown Cleveland. This project is open to local artists, architects, designers, creative professionals, and students of all ages. (Applicants must be a current resident or student of the State of Ohio) Collaborations are welcome."

Call for entries

Vegan Chili Rumble, the things you discover when you wander into other people's yards

Saturday, May 30th 2009
1387 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106
2pm - 5pm
$10 suggested donation, all you can eat until the chili runs out. Free for contestants.
(Rain date June 6th, 2-5pm)


Whilst holding a design charrette for the local chapter of Architecture for Humanity which included a site visit I had the opportunity to visit the gardens of Salon de Refuses along East Blvd and Ashbury Ave. (you have probably seen the sculpture fence discussed here.

For many a months now my commute home has taken me past the garden and each passage has piqued my curiosity, hence when a AFH-er mentioned going over to speak some of the local community adjacent to our current project site it was a great chance to speak to those who had built and occupy such a tremendous and well kept garden. While introductions were being made Nina Sarnelle ran and got us flyers to the Vegan Chili Rumble fundraiser for the Salon de Refuses Gallery which will offer the general public not only delicious chili and cornbread but also an excuse to peruse the gallery and garden.

Cleveland's First Annual VEGAN CHILI RUMBLE

Enter in the rumble, or come pass your astute judgment upon the work of premiere local chefs and restaurants!

Meet creative chilis and all of the great people you don't yet know (but want to know) in Cleveland, amid the peppermint stalks in our lovely community garden. Fresh squeezed lemonade and cornbread will also be provided.

This event is a benefit for the renovation of a new community art space and fine art gallery at 1387 East Blvd. Click here for more information about the gallery project; the gallery will be open for all to tour with information about upcoming events!

$10 suggested donation, all you can eat until the chili runs out. Free for contestants.
Saturday, May 30th 2009 2pm - 5pm (Rain date June 6th, 2-5pm)
1387 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106
Contact Nina Sarnelle for more info or directions (below)
ChiliRumble@gmail.com 517.420.6715

***In addition, there is another amazing event you should know about, happening in our neighborhood on the same day. At 80 years old, Joan Southgate will be completing her 250 mile Underground Railroad walk from St. Catharines, Canada, to Cleveland's Cozad-Bates’ house. At 1pm a celebration will be held there, 11508 Mayfield Rd; visit Restore Cleveland Hope for more details. Please considering attending this historic event before the Chili Rumble!