Abstract Thinking. Glasses Clinking.

Erie, PA, February 20, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Abstract thinking, glasses clinking, free admission, artist demos, live music combine for the first Gallery Night of 2009 on March 6 from 7-10 p.m.

“It’s never been more important than it is now to support local businesses. Erie’s galleries offer unique gifts such as fine art, art classes, professional framing, memberships and more,” said Tammy Roche director of marketing and development for the Erie Art Museum. “Gallery Night was in part created to support local commerce.”

Accents By The Bay, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Glass Growers Gallery, Kada Gallery, Ralph Miller Jewelers & Gallery, Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse, Schuster Gallery at Gannon University, Urraro Gallery and the galleries at the Erie Art Museum will host Gallery Night.

Always a popular way to get around Gallery Night, EMTA’s Bayliner will be providing free 1 hour shuttle transportation from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Trolley maps and schedules are available at each gallery or by calling the Erie Art Museum at 814-459-5477.

Participating galleries will be offering visitors a chance to win a $25 gift certificate as an incentive to attract patrons into touring their galleries.

Below is a complete list of schedule of events:

Accents By The Bay
27 West 5th Street
Artist Meet and Greet
“Instrumental Metals”
Fun & functional sculptures and jewelry by Evan Everhart

Allen Stoneware Gallery
2602 West 8th Street
“Reincarnation of Eternity”
Solo show by Ceramic Studio Artist Jess Simmons
Reception. Studio & Classroom Tour. Wheel Demonstrations.

Erie Art Museum
411 State Street & 423 State Street

On View
Kanga & Kitenge: Cloth and Culture in East Africa.

Opening Reception. Artist Meet & Greet.
Artist demonstrations & hands-on activities.
Kids As Curators
The Notebooks of Frank Novel
First Class

Glass Growers Gallery
10 East 5th Street
Reception. Artist Meet & Greet.
Dr. Geoffrey Dunn: Landscapes and Metascapes

Kada Gallery
2632 West 8th Street
Reception.
Featured artist Jesse Corning whose works feature visual textiles and patterns through layering pigmented plaster and paint.

Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse
35 Presque Isle Drive
Opening Reception. Artist Meet & Greet.
Nature in Paint and Photography by Diana Boone

Ralph Miller Jewelers & Gallery
28 West 8th Street
Opening Reception. Artist Meet & Greet.
“Le Chic Jewelers” Show featuring recent jewelry creations by resident jewelry artists Carrie Magee, Liza Magee, Paul Niebauer, Janice & Daniel Niebauer.

Schuster Gallery at Gannon University
Nash Library, 619 Sassafras
Artist Reception.
The Artist Within. Exhibition celebrating the creative output of the Erie community through the Stairways Behavioral Health Center for Arts and Humanities.

Urraro Gallery
152 West 12th Street
Opening Reception. Artist Meet & Greet.
Live Music by Ahimsa Beat.
“Impressions” oil and acrylic paintings by Hannelore Ranft.

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