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It showcases their world famous artwork, designs, and includes a bit of Cleveland nostalgia and memorabilia. The GV studio has become more than just a store, it has become a destination. Known as a consistent visiting spot for news stations and Cleveland's top Athletes and Celebrities. Their work has always stood out, making headlines in both local and national media. From SportsCenter, TNT, MLB Network and Jimmy Kimmel, to the front pages of Yahoo, ESPN, NBA.com, and Sports Illustrated, their artwork has captured the world's attention.
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The business will also feature artwork, including some of the Etch-A-Sketch pieces. "It showcases what we do creatively and I think it does. I think people will really enjoy it," says co-owner George Vlosich. The new store on Detroit Road at Larchmont, in Lakewood, is right across the street from the original location. Located in Lakewood, Ohio, just houses from where they grew up, their first location was a huge success. They have since outgrown the original 2 storefronts, and in 2017 moved into a much bigger retail location in Lakewood. "We knew people had, you know, a strong affiliation with Cleveland and wanted to represent it. They just didn't have a great way to do it yet. And it just took off," said Greg.
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Whether you are on the East or West side, there is no excuse not to head over to a GV store today. After years of creating designs for clients, GV opened its first retail shop in Lakewood in 2014, soon moving to a bigger space and opening an east side outpost in Willoughby in 2015. However, for the Vlosich family, the passion for Cleveland sports began long before the business. The company that started in the garage of their Lakewood home has now become synonymous with Cleveland sports.
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Their creativity and background in art, design, and advertising gives them versatility and the ability to create campaigns that are fresh, unique, and on-trend. After selling out their products online and in stores throughout Northeast Ohio, in 2013 GV decided it was the perfect time to open up a store of their own. They now have 4 GV locations, including their newest store in Avon, Ohio. GV Art + Design's creative boutique is not just a place to shop for the hottest new apparel, but a one of a kind studio and art gallery as well.
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Athletes and agents throughout the sports world now come to GV to help grow their brands. Their unique combination of dynamic artwork and creative ideas is what makes GV so special and rare. Their designs and artwork have been seen and recognized throughout the world. They continue to build relationships and friendships through their God-given talents. After high school, Greg received a scholarship to the Cleveland Institute of Art.
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Their creativity has given them the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and pop culture. Started by brothers George III, Greg, and their father, George Jr., GV Art + Design is a creative boutique specializing in original artwork, design, and apparel. For the two brothers, art is a God-given talent and sports and art have always been their passion. Their creativity has given them the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment & pop culture.
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"We did a, um, kind of full team, one called "The Young Guns" and it's, it really represents every player done in kind of a vintage style" said Greg of the designs. " We did a guard the yard shirt, which is kind of like our official unofficial tagline for it, you know, we know they have the three home games coming up." After going viral, and seeing success after making their first t-shirts, brothers Greg and George Vlosich decided to go into business together with the help of their dad. So will the art/design/advertising business that he’s launched with his father, brother and close friend. And fans weren’t - for baseball in October, GV Art launched two signature shirts plus hoodies for colder games, many of which sold out online within 24 hours.
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Greg’s passion and determination have been pivotal in starting and growing the GV brand into what it is today. It all started when GV teamed up with the Cavs and Quicken Loans to create a time-lapsed video of George etching a portrait of LeBron James on the Etch A Sketch. They created a whole campaign around it called, "One Town. One Team. One Dream". It was the first time GV designed and produced a t-shirt from start to finish, and found they really enjoyed the process.
What started as a way to showcase their passion for their city has become a brand recognized all throughout the nation. Taught by their father George Jr., who worked in advertising as an Art Director. George Jr. recognized his son's talents when the brothers were little.
There’s plenty of sports-related merch carried in stores and team shops throughout northeast Ohio. But if you’re not a sports fan, they also have plenty of distinctive items featuring iconic Cleveland locations and symbols. Started by brothers George III, Greg and their father, George Jr., GV Art + Design is a creative boutique specializing in original artwork, design, and apparel. For them, art is a God-given talent ,but sports and art have always been their passion.
T-shirts have become another canvas for GV to showcase its artwork and creativity. While most companies wait to hop on the band wagon of what’s hot, GV has always made it a point to try and create that hype or put their own spin on it. As fans themselves, they know that shirts with just a name or logo on it has become stale and boring.
Launched during the NBA Finals, this video quickly jumped to 1 million views on YouTube in just a few days. It was picked by 20/20 and YouTube as one of the top viral videos of 2007 and the start of something great. GV Art + Design's creative boutique is not just a place to shop for the hottest new apparel, but a one-of-a-kind studio and art gallery as well.
After one year, he decided to follow his dream of playing Division I college basketball and transferred to Cleveland State University. He made the team as a walk-on, playing four years for the Vikings. He graduated from CSU with honors, earning a Bachelor's Degree in design.
He always saw their potential, and developed their God-given gifts and their interest in art, illustration, and design. Their passion in sports and art is what makes GV Art so unique today.George III is an artist and designer and also known as the world’s best Etch A Sketch artist. George received a scholarship to the Cleveland Institute of Art, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. Before founding GV Art + Design, with his dad and brother Greg, George spent 10 years at one of the largest ad agencies in Cleveland, winning numerous awards as an Art Director.
It showcases their world famous artwork and designs and includes a bit of Cleveland nostalgia and memorabilia as well. What started out in our basement has now turned into 4 store locations. Each becoming a destination spot for those in and visting Northeast Ohio. Founded by brothers George and Greg Vlosich, GV Art + Design specializes in original artwork and design, which has received both national and international attention as of late. George recently wowed Oprah with his incredible Etch A Sketch artwork, and both brothers have received the praise of superstars like Will Smith, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James.
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