When Expectant Mothers Have a Village: Birthing Beautiful Communities’ Dear, at moCa

I recently went to moCa Cleveland for the opening of an exhibit of photos provided by Birthing Beautiful Communities: Dear. Dear is a tribute to the strength, resilience, and beauty of Black motherhood and the community that supports it. Birthing Beautiful Communities is an organization in Northeast Ohio that holistically supports pregnant women from the time they find out they […]

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MY CITY, MY ART GALLERY: PUBLIC ART IN A PANDEMIC

Despite the fact that area museums and galleries have reopened, attendance is limited, and those with pre-existing conditions may still be wary to visit. Virtual events and exhibitions are certainly options for viewing art safely; but let’s be honest, they are a poor substitute. The good news: we are surrounded by art, as long as you know where to look. […]

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One Critic Takes a Look at the Year’s Best

In no particular order, here is a list of my ten favorite exhibitions, artists, performances, etc. in the North East Ohio arts scene during 2019.   1. CHARLES BURCHFIELD AT THE CMA: THE OHIO LANDSCAPES Early last year at the Cleveland Museum of Art in the Focus Gallery, Charles Burchfield: The Ohio Landscapes, 1915–1920 was a truly magnificent glimpse into the formative […]

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