Welcome To The NIJAQ Gallery Featuring A Diverse Array Of Art And Craft.
Works are chosen from artisans nationwide and regionally from the Ohio Valley. These functional and decorative works are offered in a variety of media:pottery, glass, metal, watercolor and more. Several pieces are one of a kind.
Represented with these artisans are the creative works of gallery owner Jacque Dorazio- that would be me. I hold a BFA, magna cum laude, in graphic design, photography and art history. My endeavors with various media and styles have been successful for my design studio since 1984. While professional services of graphic design, furniture design, and calligraphy are an asset to this eclectic gallery you will soon discover that my obsession with creating never ceases.
Summer Hours May - October Tuesday - Friday 12-6 voice 330 726 6444
email- nijaqgallery@zoominternet.net Please use the words "American Art" in the subject line If not, it will be sent to the Spam file.
9074 Market Street North Lima, OH 44452
If you would like to be represented in the gallery please email samples of your work or call Jacque for an appointment for consideration.
*All works by artists and/or crafts people are copyrighted. No work in part or full contained within this website may be reproduced.*
The NIJAQ Gallery is located within The Speaker Shop. The Speaker Shop is our family business which began in 1973. It is a retail facility revered for custom home and professional sound and video installations. The Speaker Shop is known nationally for my husband Nick's vintage speaker repair work and background in professional audio engineering. Our son, Jason, heads up the home applications. With a background in film and a BA in English he has acquired a reputation as the guru of home theater application and technology. The store includes a museum featuring antique microphones and speakers. Take a closer look ... www.thespeakershop.com
This collaboration of art, audio and video, is quite a nice marriage of products for both genders. There is no denying that audio has typically held men's interest and women gravitate toward art & collectibles. All are now discovering the fun of purchasing new solutions for home and office environments at The Speaker Shop and NIJAQ Gallery. Get in touch with your inner self today!
Our Featured Artist ....
Welcome to the gallery these beautiful pieces from RWM Custom Furniture, Clinton, Ohio.
Rick Miller has been a specialist in custom woodworking for over 25 years. Rick is my brother... after years of prodding, I finally convinced him to expound on his talents and build some small furniture pieces. Here are a couple of his results- both the chess table and the sofa table feature mixed woods in walnut, maple and poplar. He has also incorporated his contribution of "green" to each using recycled legs on each and sections from a window valance on the table.
.... The chess table would make a perfect addition to the family- no electric to run, just brain power :) ....
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"She Sells Seashells" ....
. . . Seashell Topiary Trees . . . It is true- I have a deep love for the ocean- you see it in my photography and read about it in my poetry. Spending time on Tybee Island, Georgia, I walk the beach continually picking up seashells. Most are broken shells- interesting shapes, smoothed by the ocean waves. I travel to beaches worldwide and again, the shell gathering continues. My husband Nick has gotten bit by the shell infatuation. He also collects shells. I pondered a long time to decide what to do with all of them. Something different than typical "crafty" shell things. I decided to make shell topiary trees- they are mosaic and sculptural. They range in size from 8" to 5 feet for a dramatic interior statement. In addition to the trees I also embellish wreaths and small pieces of furniture encrusted by the ocean's jewels.
Hang the lovely shell wreath on the door, on a wall- Or~ place a candle on a glass plate, put a glass hurricane over those, use the wreath as a candle ring. Instant drama, instant romance. I place the shells carefully according to shape and color on each piece. As you see in the details at left.
My work is represented off the coast of Savannah, Georgia.
The Misty Marsh Shoppe on Tybee Island, Georgia features several pieces of my work. Currently featured are my seashell topiary trees and sunglass holder lanyards. Toni Stevens, owner of The Misty Marsh, has recently relocated the shop from Wilmington Island. Tybee Island, on the Atlantic Ocean, is just over the bridge from Wilmington Island. It is a wonderful place to vacation- quiet beaches and good restaurants at reasonable prices! The Misty Marsh Shoppe is located in The Shops At Tybee Oaks- a cluster of cute shops on Hwy 80E. It is a short 20 minute drive from downtown Savannah.
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There is a lways a wonderful selection of gifts ideas.
In case you have not visited us, The NIJAQ Gallery also features a selection of unique gift items.
New products are continually being introduced. Wood chopping boards embellished with metal dragonflies and suns are among the latest additions.
Special Services ....
I have been a calligrapher for many years. I taught calligraphy from 1984 through 1994 at both Austintown and Boardman Continuing Adult Education programs and the Jewish Community Center. At this same time I was active with my graphic design business. As this business became more demanding a decision was made to end my teaching. Today, I continue offering calligraphic services fulfilling commissioned works for private and corporate applications. Calligraphy is such a wonderful, personal application for any special event. Call to arrange an appointment so we can begin working on your memorable event soon!
