Creativity and Spring Are in Bloom, at the Morgan!

Stephanie, by Aaron Peters (he/him, Toledo, Ohio). Handmade paper made from corn husk and
abaca, steel. Image courtesy of the artist and Morgan Conservatory.

Spring is here! It’s the time of renewal and reawakening—when everything is in bloom—and the perfect time to inspire the artist in you. Come to the Morgan and experience all we have to offer, from fascinating educational workshops to this year’s exquisite juried exhibition. Get creative with us this spring at the Morgan!

14th ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION

Juried by Brittany Gorelick and Lillian Young, the Morgan Conservatory showcases its 14th Annual Juried Exhibitionfeaturing sixty innovative artworks demonstrating the power of visual storytelling through image, text, form, and texture, and highlighting the role of paper. The opening reception and award ceremony is 5 to 8 pm on Friday, March 27. This extraordinary exhibition is on view from March 6 to May 9.

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

Bring the family and connect with your creativity during our Community Open House from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 9. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations featuring papermaking, bookbinding, and letterpress printing, and take home your own unique creations. Plus, we’re planting last year’s wildflower paper quilt in the new Native Plant & Rain Garden. Learn about our “plant to paper” mission during this fun, FREE event!

DRESS TO IMPRESS IS LOOKING FOR DESIGNERS!

Deadline May 15—The Morgan’s Dress to IMPRESS paper-fashion fundraiser is looking for its 2026 artist-designers as we celebrate paper and print as wearable art. To share your exotic paper ensembles in this fabulous artistic runway show, visit morganconservatory.org/dress-to-impress.

SPRING INTRO WORKHOPS

Our Introductory Workshops focus on building skills in papermaking, bookbinding, printmaking, and marbling. These fascinating workshops offer a taste of craft to beginners without prior skills. Sign up early! Register online or call us at 216.361.9255.

SATURDAYS IN APRIL — INTRO WORKSHOPS

  • Intro to Western Papermaking | April 18 | $100
  • Intro to Bookbinding I | April 4 | $75
  • Intro to Bookbinding II | April 25 | $95
  • Intro to Letterpress | April 12 | $95
  • Intro to Marbling | April 4 | $100

MORGAN MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

When you become a Morgan Member, you get early workshop registration, a 10% discount in our store and on workshops, and you can also consign artworks and paper-y items in the Morgan Store. One final perk—you are also joining Arts Pass and will get reciprocal benefits from SPACES, Praxis Fiber Workshop, and Zygote Press! Visit morganconservatory.org/membership for details.

THE MORGAN ART OF PAPERMAKING
CONSERVATORY & EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
1754 East 47th StreetCleveland, Ohio 44103morganconservatory.org
Instagram: @morganpaper
216.361.9255

EVENTS:

14th Annual Juried Exhibition,March 6–May 9. Opening reception & award ceremony 5-8pm Friday, March 27

Community Open House, 11am-4pm Saturday, May 9

Dress to IMPRESS submission deadline, May 15

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