Artists are already building practical skills, business knowledge, and workplace readiness. Beyond the Table, a Cleveland-based artist workforce initiative, offers one example of what it looks like to treat creative practice as labor instead of hobby. We have a language problem when it comes to creative work. Too often, art-making is treated as passion before it is recognized as labor. […]
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by Chimba Nachinsambwe Is rest something we allow ourselves, or something we have to learn how to do? That question continued to come up as we thought about this summer at East Ave Gallery, a small art space rooted in Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood. After a year that felt full and in constant motion, this season feels a little different. Not […]
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For several months, we have been dealing with building repairs that have disrupted our regular programming schedule. The United We Stand exhibit, announced in the last issue of CAN, was canceled, and the decision was made to forego the 2026 Collard Green Festival, and the Alternative Health Fair. On a positive note, our paused bi-weekly art class is able to […]
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Extraordinaire Photos is thrilled to present Into The Calm this summer at EP Studio–a solo exhibition of new work by Cleveland-based artist Lauren Scacchi. A graduate of Cleveland Institute of Art, Scacchi’s practice is rooted in painting while extending across materials and processes that deepen her sensitivity to surface, form, and spatial relationships. Her work strikes a confident balance between […]
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Like discovering a mysterious bruise on your thigh, tilting your nose toward a trail of perfume, or tightening your fist around a receding memory, Things That Ache Softly is an exhibition imbued with the intrigue of trying to put your finger on something you can’t quite name, something you had maybe even tried in vain to forget. At her HEDGE […]
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Summer at Heights Arts is filled to the brim with new art perspectives across three exhibitions. Colorburst, open May 21 through June 14, showcases the annual high school student-curated show exploring the expressive power of color. On view from June 18 through August 16, Beyond Perception brings together artists whose work is shaped by experiences of disability, illness, and recovery, […]
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The Lakewood Arts Festival returns to downtown Lakewood from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, August 1, celebrating its 49th year as one of the region’s premier outdoor art events. For one vibrant summer day, Detroit Avenue will transform into a creative oasis, bringing together more than 170 regional and national artists and approximately 15,000 collectors and art enthusiasts. […]
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In summer, the Morgan Conservatory is a whimsical art wonderland with a (not so) secret garden of flowers and papermaking fibers—open from 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Summer is a great time to stroll through our gallery, wander the garden, and visit our store in person or online. You can also dive into our Summer Workshops, and […]
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You don’t usually expect a conversation about mental health to begin in an art gallery. But it happens more often than you might think. Someone pauses at a painting a little longer than usual. Another nearby notices, takes a closer look, and says something like “I can’t explain it, but this really resonates with me.” That’s usually how the conversation […]
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East Cleveland now has a vibrant new hub for contemporary art and community storytelling. Sltwtr Art Gallery, a Black-owned space dedicated to amplifying Black and Brown voices, officially opened its doors on March 20 with a lively reception welcoming artists, collectors, and neighbors alike. From the start, the gallery has positioned itself as both a creative platform and a cultural […]
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