Connie Bloom Memorial Party & Sale
Sunday, September 25
at her Summit Artspace 3rd floor studio

above image: Akron Beacon Journal/Phil Masturzo

“While unfolding pieces of Connie’s hosta series, started last winter and now, sadly, forever unfinished, I was struck by how effectively each fragment illustrated just how passionately she approached an idea or technique. Connie researched, observed and designed, then edited, adjusted and reworked. Inevitably during the process her signature sparkle and glitz would appear, always with a touch of drama.

Connie’s approach to life, and the afterlife, was not dissimilar: no matter the situation, a little pizzazz is always appropriate!”   Joan Colbert, 2016

Read more about Connie in Artspace celebrates life of quilt artist by Beacon Journal art and architecture critic, Dottie Shinn.

Connie Bloom, artist, writer and friend, died today, Monday, August 29, 2016.

“If someone should ever make a Memorial piece in Connie Bloom’s honor it would have to say that this is one grateful woman. She gives gratitude for all she has got, her job, her studio, her creativity, her happiness . . .

                  ‘This came to me, it fell out of the sky.’ ”
Sol Haring
producer and director of the documentary, No Time To Get Old
read Sol’s interview with Connie

Connie asked that her final goodbye be a joyful one, with a fabulous farewell party at her beloved studio.  Please join us at the Connie Bloom Memorial Celebration & Sale on Sunday, September 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. on the 3rd floor of Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio.

Along with food, wine, live music and memories, there will be a special sale of Connie’s fiber art. At her request, all proceeds will be donated to Artists of Rubber City and Summit Artspace.