You want to support artists and makers, shop small, and shop local all the time, and especially during the holidays, and we’re here to help. This gathering of markets is presented chronologically, so last-minute shoppers can go right to the date and know their options. But don’t wait! The first several are already open for business. Through December 22 Valley […]
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Your easy, chronological guide to exhibits and opportunities at Northeast Ohio galleries, studios, and museums coming in the next few months. More information about many of these exhibits can be found elsewhere in the pages of CAN Journal. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we encourage you to check with galleries for current protocols. Some in-person indoor events require proof of […]
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This winter, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve will return to its roots by honoring artists who have recently entered the prestigious 10,000-piece collection of Ohio art. On November 17, the museum opened an exhibition dedicated to painter Rebecca Kaler. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, Kaler uses bold, saturated colors and energetic brush strokes influenced by her extensive time […]
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Leading up to their exhibition State of the Art 2020, curators from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, traveled across the US to find some of the most impressive artists working today. Through their efforts, they brought together a diverse group of 61 artists whose work reflects the present moment from a wide range of perspectives […]
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“Thus far, my experience has been very wonderful. Everyone I have met is so passionate about art and sharing that passion with others. It amazes me how much time and effort go into running a nonprofit organization and how incredible the team is that keeps Art House, Inc. thriving. I am so fascinated with how many classes, workshops, open studios […]
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What could be more obvious or more pleasing than paintings of your hometown? Maybe with a comforting recognition of local landmarks? Maybe enhanced with a new flourish? This was the appeal of the Cleveland Calendars published in the 1980s and 1990s by International Printing Company, who commissioned a different artist each year. These annual commissions included Mary Lou Ferbert, Moses […]
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As an object, a raft is simple: a flat object that floats on water. To some, it is a platform for recreation. You lie on it in a pool or lake to relax and get some sun or you do cannonballs off of it. To others, a raft is a vehicle of necessity built out of desperation in order to […]
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We’ve been on a rollercoaster since our lives were turned upside down in 2020 by COVID-19. As an art gallery, our goal has been to pivot and adapt; instead of seeing the pandemic as an obstacle in our path, we can use and have used it for growth. Our largest goal, during and after the pandemic, was to keep our […]
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Regular attendees of the Cleveland Institute of Art’s (CIA) annual Student Independent Exhibition (SIE) know that no two years are alike. In fact, that’s part of the show’s draw. Organized entirely by students, who choose jurors and mount the exhibition, SIE is one of CIA’s most popular traditions. Why? It showcases work from all of CIA’s majors, and as a […]
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The identity of Indian-American-Jewish artist Siona Benjamin is layered and multifaceted, just like her artwork. Cleveland State University is pleased to present Beyond Borders: The Art of Siona Benjamin, a solo exhibition featuring over forty works engaging themes of immigration, gender, the concept of “home,” and the role of art in social change. Raised as a Jew and member of […]
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