The Galleries at Cleveland State University begin the winter exhibition season with a performance by the French Baroque Chamber Orchestra “Les Delices” on Saturday, January 16, in the North Gallery. The performance heralds a series of shows in the coming weeks, highlighting the rich artistic life in Cleveland and at the university.

I Came So Far For Beauty

January 21, to February 27, 2016

An exhibition exploring the presence and function of beauty in contemporary art, as exemplified in the work of 26 artists. Curated by Lane Cooper, Artist, Associate Professor, and Chair of Painting at the Cleveland Institute of Art.

 

Euclid Avene: 150 Years of Grandeur – 50 years of CSU Glory

January 21, to February 27, 2016

A historical narrative about the history of Cleveland’s ‘Champs-Elysees’ with artifacts, maps, and photographs. Curated by Richard Klein, Ph.D., with help from the Cleveland Public Library, the Michael Schwartz Library Special Collections, and the CSU Archives.

 

Go Figure

March 10 – April 16, 2016

The lone figure as subject in the work of Sean Henry, Karen Ann Myers, and Ron Kroutel. Curated by Robert Thurmer

 

Media Room: Empty Gestures: Innovative experiments in video and sound exploring personal space and intimacy by conceptual artist Blake Cook

 

The Ornamental Imnpulse: Form, Pattern, and Color

March 10 – April 16

A retrospective exhibition of works by Liz Whitney Quisgard – manifestations of a compelling quest for visual splendor

 

EVENTS

Les Delices in Concert: January 16

I Came So Far For Beauty: January 21, to February 27, 2016

Euclid Avene: 150 Years of Grandeur – 50 years of CSU Glory: January 21, to February 27, 2016

Go Figure: March 10 – April 16, 2016

Empty Gestures: In the media room, March 10 – April 16

The Ornamental Imnpulse: Form, Pattern, and Color: March 10 – April 16

 

 

The Galleries at Cleveland State University

1307 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44115

csuohio.edu/artgallery