Art and related events celebrating the Cuyahoga River, presented with support from the Creative Fusion program and Cuyahoga50.

May 25–September 22
Cai Guo-Qiang: Cuyahoga River Lightning
Artist Cai Guo-Qiang makes explosive and monumental drawings with gunpowder, including one of the Cuyahoga River, commissioned by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART

June 4
Curator Talk: Clarissa von Spee
Curator Clarissa von Spee leads a tour of works by Cai Guo-Qiang, discussing the artist’s thoughts on the state of our planet, wildlife, and the world’s diminishing natural reserves of fresh water. 11am June 4 & August 6. 6pm July 10 & September 4. Free.
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART

June 8–September 22
Water: Edward Burtynsky
The Canadian artist draws attention to current threats to clean, sustainable water and encourages visitors to reflect on individual actions that can impact the future of our planet.
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART

June 8
Parade the Circle
This year’s theme for the annual person-powered parade of handmade costume and art is “Mythology of Illusion.” The burning of the Cuyahoga River is part of Cleveland’s mythology. 10am–4pm. Wade Oval
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART | UNIVERSITY CIRCLE INC.

 

June 10 – 14

Indigo Banner Installation

Three banners dyed with natural indigo by students and visiting artists will be installed on the Detroit-Superior Bridge on view through June 24.

Presented with support from Creative Fusion

PRAXIS FIBER WORKSHOP

 

June 17–21
Sacred River Walk
Ojibwe elder Sharon Day leads a walk from the Cuyahoga headwaters in Geauga County to Lake Erie. Call 216.802.9441 for information about community meetings or to join the walk.
Presented with support from Creative Fusion
CLEVELAND PRINT ROOM

June 19-22
Xtinguish Torch Fest
A 100-mile passing of the torch along the Cuyahoga River, beginning at Headwaters Park with a Native American water blessing, and ending at Rivergate Park. For schedule and locations see xtinguishcelebration.com/torch-fest.
XTINGUISH CELEBRATION

June 19 & June 22

Squidsoup Submergence Installation

Installation of lighting on the streetcar level of the Veterans Memorial Bridge by British-based collective Squidsoup. Free, but guests must sign a waiver via an online link at Cuyahoga50.org, or on site the day of the event. There will be a preview from 8-11pm June 19, free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required.

Presented with support from Creative Fusion

CLEVELAND URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVE | KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

 

June 20
Global PechaKucha Night: Waterways
Thought leaders from around the globe present a fast-paced format, discussing 20 slides for 20 seconds each. 7pm. Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Presented with support from Creative Fusion
PECHAKUCHA NIGHT CLEVELAND | LAND STUDIO

June 21
Crooked River: An Exhibition
Works of Ethiopian photographer and photojournalist Michael Tsegaye, and works of Sophie Schwartz. Reception 5-9pm.
Presented with support from Creative Fusion
CLEVELAND PRINT ROOM

June 21-22
Great Lakes Burning River Fest
Two nights of music, food, silent disco, and (of course) great beer. Proceeds benefit the Burning River Foundation, dedicated to improving, maintaining and celebrating the vitality of our regional freshwater resources. 6–11pm. Old Coast Guard Station at Wendy Park.
GREAT LAKES BREWING COMPANY

June 21-23

Sustainable Bulkheads Exhibit

Conceptual designs for sustainable bulkheads, created by visiting artist Lucas Kronawitter and Cleveland Institute of Art professor of design Douglas Paige will be on view at Rivergate Park.

Presented with support from Creative Fusion

CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART

 

June 22

Riverview Community Center Open House

This rebirth of a community center at 1701 West 25th Street will be a preview of more things to come as the hillside of Irishtown Bend is transformed by community vision.

Presented with support from Creative Fusion

LAND STUDIO

 

June 26

Artist Talk

Venezuelan artists Eduardo Portillo and Maria Eugenia Davila speak about their work at 6 pm.

Presented with support from Creative Fusion

PRAXIS FIBER WORKSHOP