RED DOOR PROJECT: HOME GROWN

Artists from all over Cincinnati are coming together to launch the city’s newest art gallery, The Red Door Project. Inspired by the idea that art is in the eye of the beholder, the gallery features artwork by dozens of Cincinnatians from all backgrounds and walks of life. Enjoy a night of bidding on your favorite local artwork along with complimentary appetizers and drinks. 

 

This month's theme is Market Days: Home Grown. The idea is to create a piece of art in any mixed media (found objects, drawing, painting, photography). It can be 2D or 3D but must be based on the theme of the month. In its first three shows, the Red Door Project has featured work from more than 50 local artists – with over 85% of what’s submitted being sold.

Market Days: Home Grown show will take place on May 30^th from 6-10PM on the west side of Findlay Market at the Crown Building, 1739 Elm Street. The former Crown Furniture Store has recently been renovated to its 1865 appearance and within weeks of being finished was fully rented leaving only the retail space on the first floor available. 

The gallery event will be part of Findlay Market’s new Findlay After Five, with businesses open after hours to gallery patrons. Those who come will not only get to enjoy art, but the OTR biergarten, Eli’s Barbeque, Market Wines, Dojo Gelato and Pho Lang Thang.

THE RED DOOR PROJECT

Where one door closes, another one opens. Such is the case with The Red Door Project, a community art gallery with its first exhibit on Final Friday. Taking place in the former location of the Joseph Williams Home, Over-the-Rhine's newest tenant features a gallery for the artist in all of us.

Regardless if you have formal training or are a creative hobbyist, everyone is welcome to participate in The Red Door Project. Art can be made as 2D or 3D using any type of medium, with all submissions following one rule: modeling their art after the specific monthly theme. The word for February is "Cycle" - a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.

All works must be turned in the Saturday before Final Friday to allow for the pieces to be set up for the show. A team of curators will also assign an auction price for each piece, and if sold, the artist will receive a portion of the proceeds. The deadline for February submissions is February 22 from 11:00am-3:00pm.

Not sure how to "cycle?" Instead, take part in The Red Door Project's photo contest by submitting a picture of a red door from your neighborhood. Ten doors will be selected to decorate the space. If you'd like to participate in March's assignment, check out the gallery on Final Friday where they will announce the theme for next month.


The Red Door Project is open at 1232 Vine Street on February 28 from 6-10 p.m.