The Archives is revealing its new look, with a Grand Reopening on Friday March1, from 5:30 – 8:30pm at the opening reception for our 2024 Annual Members Exhibition. Now in its 10th year, this show has become the museum’s most anticipated yearly event. Active members are invited to contribute one work in any medium including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, assemblage, […]
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Presenting two exhibitions on geometric abstraction, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve draws attention to both the history of and the continued impact that the style has had on our region. While the companion exhibition Tangents (curated by Jenniffer Omaitz) pushes the boundaries of geometric abstractions, A Hard Line takes on a more Formalist approach utilizing works from the […]
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Dual exhibitions at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve explore North East Ohio’s long running interest in geometric abstraction. The first, Tangents, asks the question: “Why is making abstract work still important?” Jenniffer Omaitz’s curatorial debut boasts a serious panel of artists working in abstraction, primarily of the geometric variety, each with unique and individual voices. (A second exhibition, […]
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Change is difficult. It can also be exciting, invigorating, revealing and necessary. And it’s in the air here in Cleveland, and The Archives—like a lot of arts organizations at this moment in time—is changing. In 1999, through the generosity of David and Bernice Davis, a building was erected on the David E. Davis Art Foundation (DAF) Campus, which until now […]
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Now in its second decade, Collective Arts Network is proud to announce archiving partnerships with five of Northeast Ohio’s most respected libraries and collecting institutions: The Cleveland Museum of Art Ingalls Library, Case Western Reserve University Kelvin Smith Library, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland Institute of Art’s Jessica R. Gund Memorial Library, and Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. The project […]
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This fall, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is hosting three exhibitions showcasing the wealth and diversity of regional art. From September 7 to October 21, the Archives will celebrate the addition of the work of Dale Goode and Terry Klausman to the museum’s permanent collection. The event also marks the grand opening of the Archives newly-expanded gallery space!Opening […]
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Collaboration is the lifeblood of any organization; it infuses them with fresh ideas and perspectives and provides invaluable opportunities to share their missions. This summer, the Artists Archives will create meaningful partnerships with art institutions across the region, as well as with one of the nation’s oldest organizations of creative printmaking. Beginning on May 18, the Archives will welcome an […]
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The rustle of silk in a graveyard, a cryptic puzzle leading you through the trees, and the thrill of edging out your fellow sleuths as you search for treasure among the moss-covered tombs. It’s a fantasy plucked straight out of the pages of an Agatha Christie novel or perhaps the cross-hatched dreamscapes of an Edward Gorey illustration. And soon, just […]
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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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Many folks consider chronic illness and disability a “them” rather than an “us” problem—an unfortunate but distant reality which impacts only a handful of the population. This couldn’t be further from the truth. According to the CDC, an estimated 26 percent of Americans experience some form of disability, with women and People of Color being affected at rates much higher […]
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