Close on the heels of a MARATHON summer, The Morgan Conservatory is teeming with exciting events, artistic activities, and engaging workshops this autumn. Participate in creativity, community, and the captivating charm of all things paper, print, and book!

Dress to IMPRESS

Dress in your finest (or most creative) and join us for a night of exotic and wild, wearable art as the Morgan celebrates paper and print as fashion at our annual fundraiser from 6 to 10 pm on Saturday, October 5. There will be a catwalk and exhibition of paper-centric fashion, along with a photo booth, DJ, raffle items, and more! Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door (price includes your first drink). For more information visit MorganConservatory.org.

Exhibitions & Artists-in-Residence

This fall, the Morgan is highlighting the work of emerging and established artists as we feature talented student artists in Expectations of Growth(August 16–September 27)and the outstanding and experimental artworks of our artists-in-residence in Pulp, Paper, and Possibilities (October 25–November 22). If you are interested in applying for our Artist-in-Residence program in 2025 and getting full access to our newly renovated studios, the application is open now through October 31.

Community & Education

Building artistic community and connections in Cleveland is central not only to the Morgan’s mission, but also to the kinds of art practices we engage through papermaking, printmaking, bookbinding, and gardening. We thrive in the communal experience of classes, workshops, and even weeding(!) that enrich our personal artistry and connect us with neighbors and new friends. The Annual Kozo Harvest is a free, family-friendly community gardening event on November 16 and 17, and it’s a great way to learn about the history of papermaking; to connect with soil, plants, and people; and to take a break from the screen. Additionally, the Morgan provides introductory workshops in each of our studio areas (Fall Intro Workshops run Saturdays, September 21 through November 9), and full scholarships are available through the Morgan Equitable Artist Fund. Finally, we love to work with local libraries, schools, senior centers, and more, and can bring our workshops offsite. Please feel free to reach out, by phone or through our website.

THE MORGAN ART OF PAPERMAKING
CONSERVATORY & EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
1754 East 47th Street

Cleveland, Ohio 44103

morganconservatory.org

216.361.9255

EVENTS

Dress to IMPRESS: A Paper Fashion Fundraiser, 6-10pm Saturday, October 5

Expectations of Growth, through September 27. Public reception 5-8pm Friday, September 6

AIR Exhibition: Pulp, Paper & Possibilities, October 25–November 22. Opening reception 5-8pm Friday, October 25

TALKING PAPER, Lunchtime Artist Talks at 12:15pm (JoAnn, the following entries are the paper talks. I wasn’t sure if I should run them together with punctuation in between or if you wanted to set them apart in some way.)

Thursday, August 29: Lari Gibbons, Denton, TX

Thursday, September 19; Jerry Smith, Cleveland

Thursday, October 17: Roberto Torres Mata, Madison, WI

Thursday, October 24: Melissa Jean Harvey, Australia

Friday, November 15: Gianna Commito, Kent