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GV’s first athlete collaboration was with the Cleveland Indians’ Goon Squad back in 2013. They took what was a locker room slogan between the players and created an identity around them that took the city by storm—and propelled the team to a memorable playoff run. This was the first of many successful player campaigns which has made GV so sought after by both players and agents. "I think what makes us different is just the creativity behind each design. So we're artists first and foremost," explained Greg Vlosich. "It's, it's cool now, any event that's going on, people know to, you know, see what we have or, or come, come shop at our store." It's one of the hottest design and apparel makers in town and on Friday night, we got a sneak peek at the brand new store for GV Art + Design.
GV Art + Design Studios
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.
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Over the last ten years, GV has continued to set itself apart in an overly saturated market through their ideas and designs. Each shirt is a statement that creates a connection between the fans and the city. They build relationships with pro athletes by focusing on enhancing each players brand, showcasing their personality, and what makes them unique and special. What originally started in their parent’s basement has grown into four stores and a very loyal following, with lines wrapping around their building to get their latest drops. Their supporters have proudly worn their shirts in the locker room, on field, and all around the world with orders being shipped to over 50 different countries.
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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, 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.
How GV Art + Design became a sports apparel staple in Northeast Ohio
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.
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.
"We were kind of counting on them to clinch maybe Tuesday, Wednesday, and had some designs in the works," said Greg, both he and his brother were out of town that weekend thinking they had time. Vlosich is an Etch-A-Sketch artist and some regard him as the world's best. He started his art when he was 10 years old, fiddling on his mother’s old Etch-A-Sketch in the back seat of the family car during a road trip to Washington, D.C. He drew the U.S. Their GV Apparel is featured in professional team shops and carried in dozens of stores throughout Northeast Ohio and the Midwest. Over the last five years, GV has continued to grow and open additional brick-and-mortar stores—including locations in Willoughby, Kent, and newly-opened Avon!
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.
Word on the street is Target's looking to make a branding deal with these two Cleveland talents. The creative boutique features some of GV’s most popular work- all available on t-shirts, sweatshirts and tanks (think of the shirts and tanks as the canvas). And now, just like always, the GV Art team has their bases covered and are ready to help cheer on the Guardians this playoff season with the rest of the city. Able to capitalizing on a shared experience, the Volsich family has now open four locations in Lakewood, Willoughby, Kent, and Avon. CLEVELAND — When it comes to sports here in Northeast Ohio, our fans go big or go home. The store is the perfect venue for the entire family's creative outlets.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
