DART WILL PRESENT AN OCCASIONAL LISTING of exhibitions and events related to new books and work by illustrators. Herewith our mid-October installment.

Illustrations, top to bottom:
Mother Nature's Son #3, 2006, by Cathie Bleck
Lily, by Marc Burckhardt
Untitled, by Zohar Lazar
Puncture, by Jonathan Weiner
Cover art, Raw #3, 1981, by Gary Panter

Open Spaces
By Cathie Bleck

In conjunction with the publication of "Open Spaces," an exhibition of 37 of Cathie's paintings, sketches and etchings runs through December 30th at Heights Arts at the Library, Heights Main Library. 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Tune in on Thursday, October 12, 2006, Thursday at 7:30 pm on WVIZ TV, Cleveland's PBS station, for an interview with Cathie on the Applause show.

Join the artist on Sunday, October 14th, 2006, at 2 pm for a stimulating talk and discussion about her thought process and explorations in the medium of clayboard.

Visit Cathie's online gallery:

For more about Open Spaces:

Marc Burckhardt
Exhibition of new paintings at
Mendenhall Sobieski Gallery
Through Oct. 24
40 Mills Place, Pasadena, CA 91105

Visit Marc's website:

Zohar Lazar
Exhibition of a new series of paintings entitled "Doif?!"

Inspired by the language of cartoons denoting action sounds -- the crash of impact, the squawking deflation of self-esteem, or any caricature-able phenomena in need of a sound, these works include various twisted-up heads and distorted bits of facial expression.

Opening Reception: Thursday October 12 from 6-9 pm at
Bittersweets New York
37 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-218-8595
On view from October 12 through January 4, 2007.

Visit Zohar's website:

"Tranquil Aftermath" by Jonathan Weiner.

In conjunction with Jonathan's new book, there will be a signing on Saturday October 14 from 12:30-2:30 pm at:
Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd. (near Sunset Junction)
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Visit Jonathan's online gallery:

For more about Tranquil Aftermath:

"Masters of American Comics."

In association with the exhibition at The Jewish
Museum and The Newark Museum, there are numerous public programs for both adults and children. Please check the website (below) for all events.

Tuesday October 10, 6:30 pm
Comic Conversation:
Matt Groening and Gary Panter
Presented by The Jewish Museum and the 92nd Street Y
At Lexington Avenue and 92nd Street, NYC
Tickets are $30; price includes admission to Masters of American Comics at The Jewish Museum with ticket stub.

Thursday October 12, 6:30 pm
Comic Conversation:
Stanley Crouch and John Carlin
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street, NYC
Tickets are $15 general public; $12 students/over 65; $10 members

For information about the Masters of American Comics exhibition and public programs:

For information about Masters of American Comics, the book: