MEDIA CONTACTS:
BOB ROTATORI -216-635-3263, rrr@clevelandmetroparks.com
HOLLY KECK -216-635-3253, hak@clevelandmetroparks.com
Cleveland Metroparks invites everyone to view works of art by two local artists featuring nature-inspired watercolors and photographs of Cleveland. And, adult �Emerald Necklace� artists are invited to join a naturalist-artist to capture the natural beauty of summer through drawing or painting.
The featured photography and watercolor exhibits and �Emerald Necklace� artist program include:
Stuart Pearl Photography
Monday, July 1 - Saturday, August 31 � 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily
CanalWay Center � Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Stop by CanalWay Center and view wonderful photographs by Stuart Pearl. Pearl's photographs capture amazing glimpses of downtown and highlight the beauty of Cleveland. Bridges, buildings, and sculptures all come together to form this remarkable city by the lake, but rarely do Clevelanders stop to really look at them. CanalWay Center is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights. For more information, call 216-206-1000.
Gallery Wall: Frank Sliwa
Monday, July 1 - Saturday, August 31 � 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation
Drop by Rocky River Nature Center and view beautiful watercolors by local artist Frank Sliwa. Sliwa captures scenes of summer fun in the park through watercolor expression. Rocky River Nature Center is located at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted. For more information, call 440-734-6660.
Artists of the Emerald Necklace
Saturday, July 20 � 9 - 11 a.m.
Sulphur Springs Picnic Area � South Chagrin Reservation
Calling all adult �Emerald Necklace� artists inspired by nature! Come to Sulphur Springs Picnic Area to draw and paint with a naturalist-artist in South Chagrin Reservation on a summer morning. Bring art supplies and a snack. Weather permitting. Sulphur Springs Picnic Area is located off Sulphur Springs Drive in South Chagrin Reservation, between Miles Road and Hawthorn Parkway in Bentleyville. For more information, call 440-247-7075.
Celebrate summer by viewing nature-inspired watercolor and Cleveland photography exhibits in Cleveland Metroparks - Discover, Enjoy, Protect!
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