2018 NEWS & UPDATES

DOT DOT DOT CLEVELAND SENSORY ART COLLABORATION

December 8, 2018

Samantha Bias worked closely over the past 5 months with local Cleveland sculptor and assemblage artist Ashley Nagel in a 20 mirror piece collaboration for the one night gallery showing at The Magalen sponsored by Dot Dot Dot Cleveland, a performance and visual artist based non profit society for emerging artists. There was an excellent turn out of artists and art lovers from the Slavic neighborhood. Much interest and buzz was created around the collection that included real collaged insects. The show was a great triumph for BiasedArt which provided her the platform to showcase her largest collective series to date.

BIASEDART PARTICIPANT IN ART OF THE EARTH CLEVELAND METROPARKS GALLERY OPENING

November 18, 2018

At a quaint nature reserve in Bentlyville Ohio about 20 miles out from Cleveland sits an old Oak log cabin that serves as both nature center and annual gallery space.

Tucked away in the woods, you'd have to stumble upon it in a hike Look About Lodge warmly welcomed artist from all over the northeast Ohio sector.

A three day showing started with an artists reception, public opening and closing. BiasedArt was able to make it to the closing reception. There was a warming fire and snacks set out for guests. Guests were also encouraged to do a community vote for fun.

Samantha enjoyed her time at the lodge and will be soon featured in the Emerald Necklace Magazine in 2019 for her two works pictured "Whispers of the Heart" on the left and "Spirited Away" on the right.

BIASEDART VENDS AT CLEVELAND AREA PARANORMAL'S FIRST ANNUAL FESTIVAL

October 27, 2018

BiasedArt was pleased to be one of the many talented local artists and makers of Cleveland. BiasedArt's "Witch Bitch" line is a spooky fusion of quirky, gay friendly and funny watercolor designs. The CAP's Festival was a success as it drew in around 100 locals and featured food, drinks, and even a burlesque variety show. The weather was dreary and rainy but did not stop participants from having a great time. Special thanks to all that came out to support small businesses.

BIASED ART CREATES LABEL DESIGNS FOR VENUS IN AQUARIUS APOTHECA

October 6, 2018

BiasedArt was contacted about a month ago in an inquiry to create new designs for VIA's labels.

Samantha Phillips, creator and founder of VenusIn Aquarius Apothecary makes amazing 100% natural and organic skincare and self care products for both men and women. Her products are made with intension and you'll often see on her labels that they have been Reiki healed and included are a tumbled stone or dried flower infusions. Her work is making a huge impact in businesses and she is also popping up all over the nation!

Her Etsy store features new products that will include Samantha Bias' creations on her labels. Each design was inspired by 1800's botany line drawings, given a sleek modern look with her own flare and some watercolor splashed within the design. Samantha Bias also made sure to take a moment to honor each and every plant study she created for Samantha Phillips line, because her business is built on nature, inspiration and the empowerment of women. Special thanks to Samantha Phillips for honoring BiasedArt's work and this successful collaborative project.

To check out some of her amazing product line follow her on IG @Venusinaquariusapothecary and follow the link in the description!

*photo by Samantha Phillips*

BIASEDART COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL ARTIST BUNNY PAGE

October 3, 2018

BiasedArt is proud to announce a collaboration with jewelry maker Bunny Paige real name Lauren Tatum who creates beautifully detailed spiked heart jewelry covered in sparkling Swarovski Crystals. After meeting with her, their two passions collided and BiasedArt created two exclusive designs inspired by Bunny Paige's vision. The designs will be limited edition and featured at her shop at 78th Street Studios 1300 W.78th Street, Cleveland OH 44102. Check out 78th street website for more details and check out Bunny's art on Instagram @bunny_paige!

HONORABLE MENTION GIVEN AT THE 5TH ANNUAL MAYFIELD ART SHOW

October 15,2018

Samantha Bias entered three hopeful pieces of art from her Insect Art Collection and two of the three made it in the show. In a quaint room in the Mayfield Library holds the annual Art Show, juried by special guests on the weekend before the opening.
Samantha took home an Honorable Mention award for her watercolor "Yes, I'm Changing".

BRECKSVILLE ART CENTER HOSTS SIX LEGS AND WINGS SHOW - BIASEDART TAKES 1ST PLACE!

September 1, 2018

Brecksville Arts Center or BAC is a quaint art gallery ran by a board of lovely ladies who have shared their passion for the arts in the community. BAC hosts a plethora of art classes for residents and of course, gallery shows!
The women who came up with the idea for a buggy related art show deemed "Six Legs and Wings" were not prepared for the immense turn out of fantastic art pieces in various art forms.
BiasedArt submitted two hopeful pieces inspired by the theme around insects and creepy crawlies. Her two piece were portrait paintings with real insect wings (found) and dried pressed flowers.
Samantha gleefully took first place in the Visual Arts category and took home a blue ribbon and a small monetary prize. Thank you to everyone who supported BAC's efforts in making this show a success!

BIASEDART COMPLETED MURAL WITH YOUTH AT RECREATION CENTER AS SUMMER 2018 PROJECT

August 20, 2018

Samantha Bias completed her summer 2018 project creating a mural with east side center Hamilton Recreation for the city of Clevelands Mural Mania Project to beautify neighborhoods. This mural was an 8 week project that was an extended invitation to the surrounding neighborhood youth and community members. Several students joined in every Wednesday to help complete the finalized piece. The mural was deemed " Tiny Hands Can Change The World" depicting two hands holding the earth, with the Cleveland skyline on the forefront and each participating students hand prints surrounding the sides. It was Samantha's first mural and turned out to be a major success not only for herself, but for the community. Special thanks to everyone who was involved.

BIASEDART COLLABORATION TO BE PRESENTED IN DOT DOT DOT CLEVELAND WINTER 2018 EVENT - SENSORY

December 8, 2018

BiasedArt has been accepted into the premier show Sensory presented by Dot Dot Dot Cleveland at the Magalen Gallery Space in December of this year.
Opening night will consist of live performances coupled with visual artists collaborating with one another surrounding the loose theme of sensory.
Samantha Bias and Ashley Nagel - mixed media specialist will be collaborating on a secret project of 10 pieces each - resulting in a 20 piece collective of works that are sure to excite your visual senses!
The event is FREE to the public and will provide light snacks and beverages on the night of the opening. All ages are welcome! Donations will be gladly accepted, art will be for sale and prints will also be available ! We hope to see you there!

BIASEDART TAKES HOME PURPLE RIBBON OF HONOR IN COUNTY FAIR

August 12, 2018

This year marked the first year that Samantha entered in the Cuyahoga County Fair in the artist section. She entered two large watercolor portraits with a floral theme in the watercolor portrait category in professional.
Both pieces ended up winning in the fair. "Flowers are the Music of the Ground" took First Place Premium - the best of the best in the county. Along with her other piece " Flowers Take the Tears of the Weeping Night" - a piece that won nationally - won 2nd place!
It was a great victory for two works of art that will now go into her archives and retire for the season to make way for new and exciting creations that will be popping up in galleries near you in the near future!

CANNED ART SHOW AT THE DOUBTING THOMAS GALLERY

July 29th 2018

Because many of the artists in Cleveland felt alienated after the Cann Triennial launched this summer, the Doubting Thomas Art Gallery in Tremont decided to launch an art call asking for all of the "rejected artists" in Cleveland whose artwork has been declined from various juried shows this year. Artists dropped off their art in a giant yellow trash can - the kind of humor DT always had. Although BiasedArt was one of the many rejected artists for the Can Triennial, she was able to participate in the Canned show at DT, and has been a long time patron and artist of the gallery over the past decade. The show was a great success for the many artists whose edgy, unrefined work was accepted into the arms of the Canned show.
Note: the Canned show was a non-juried art show open to the public. "Soul Meets Soul on Lovers Lips" was featured.

ARTIST COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS - COVEN LAKEWOOD

July 29, 2018

BiasedArt is all about helping make the community a better place. One small women owned business opened up in Lakewood a few weeks ago and made waves in the pagan, witch, new-age community. It was long over due as the powerful and bubbly personality of Miranda Scott along with her team of witchy women made a safe heaven on a small block in a cozy store. Samantha looked at is as an opportunity of personal growth as well as an opportunity to help aide other women in succeeding in the business world. BiasedArt has created a special limited-edition series of fun, eclectic illustrations to compliment the store.
With her one new print- Gay Witch - her tongue-in-cheek statement piece also looked at this as an opportunity to help raise money for her communities LGBTQ center Cleveland LGBTQ partnering with Chris Mcnulty in raising funds to support the center. All proceeds of Gay Witch will go toward the center. This will be BiasedArts first time vending in a store location as a permanent space to sell her art.
*check out her social media for updates on the launch*

CLIFTON ARTS & MUSIC FEST SUCCESS

June 16, 2018

BiasedArt took to the streets at the annual Clifton street fair with a partnership with Cudell Fine Arts. Cudell Fine Arts is a city ran facility that offers free art classes for children and adults. To help raise money for special art programs and field trips for the children, Samantha donated 50% of her proceeds. The event was a huge success as the center raised their whole years worth of funding in an afternoon! Thank you to everyone who made this amazing event possible!

SIZE MATTERS ART SHOW - 2ND PLACE JURIED

June 4, 2018

Samantha Bias entered one modest piece of art for the Size Matters art show at Stella's Art Gallery in Mentor , Ohio. The show was a specialty show for paintings and 3D works no bigger than a foot tall. Samantha Bias entered the piece from her "Parts" collection, a modern frescoe piece painted with watercolor on clay board. The name of the piece is called "The Eyes Without Speaking Confess the Secrets of the Heart" and is only 6" x 6". She took home a 2nd place ribbon.
Check out Stella's Art Gallery for more call for artists at https://www.stellasartgallery.com/

BATTLE FOR OUR BABIES SUCCESS - 2ND PLACE WINNER IN ART CONTEST

May 12, 2018

It was the Protect Our Babies #pobmovement 1st annual campaign with a focus on the visual and spoken word arts. Patrons could take part in a digital platform used to raise awareness about infant mortality.
The campaign was a huge success with 36 contestants and over 300 shares, likes and follows.
The art contest was juried by 8 jurors and the 9th juror was the community vote in which the community could rate or like the photo online giving the contestant an extra chance to win.
Samantha Bias took 2nd place in visual arts at the award banquet with her painting " The Shortest Hello, and the Longest Goodbye".
The award ceremony was held at the premier art gallery in contemporary art - otherwise known as MOCA.
The POB movement ran by Silus B. and his team of amazing driven forces plan on holding this banquet until infant mortality rates are low or gone for good.
For more information check out their website at pobmovement.org

"FLOWERS TAKE THE TEARS OF THE WEEPING NIGHT"
TAKES1ST PLACE PROFESSIONAL
AT THE NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM

March 9, 2018

The National Arts Program is a city wide juried art show that featured more than 300 participants in every age group and skill level. This year Samantha Bias placed first place in the professional category for her spectacular watercolor portrait.

ANNUAL ART THERAPY GALA
CHARITY PARTICIPANT

March 3, 2018

The Annual Art therapy gala was centered around the burn out of healers in the professional field. Samantha Bias piece stood out as it was a larger than life watercolor featuring real dried and pressed flowers. All proceeds go toward the Art therapy Program at Cuyahoga Community College.

SOLO EXHIBITION
NEGATIVE SPACE ART GALLERY

November 26, 2017

Samantha Bias was the artist chosen to spotlight from November through January at Negative Space Art Gallery, a hidden gem in the Cleveland mid-town area. Her show sparked a lot of interest with over 50 spectators her opening night. It featured an open mic with live bands and slam poetry. The artist sold several original paintings and reprints of her original work.

Featured was a sculpture created by her and her 7th grade art students that was interactive in that you could touch the sculpture reinventing the rules of art gallery etiquette.

For more information on this gallery please reach out to Gadi Zamir https://www.negativespacecleveland.com/