Handmade paper production is a time-consuming and delicate process. It requires patience, practice, understanding of chemistry, proficient color mixing, development of well-tried recipes, great intuition, and a bit of good luck in order to acheive consistent thickness and color of paper. The Morgan is the only non-profit organization in the US producing a large volume of handmade paper for sale […]
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Opening May 1 through June 30 at the Bostwick Design Art Initiative, the Cleveland Photo Fest’s PHOTOTHON 2021 will host seven photography exhibitions: three drawn from international submissions, three of local talent, and our groundbreaking feature presentation: I Identify As, a Cleveland portrait project of sixty White, African American and those who identify as Other photographers exhibiting portraits of each […]
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This spring Prama Artspace and Gallery presents several abstract artists in its lineup. Prama Artspace is located at 5411 Pearl Road at the edge of Parma’s Polish Village. Visit the gallery hungry so you can also visit one of the local places for great food. From March 5 to 21, an online exhibit celebrates Women’s History Month with works of Laura D’Alessandro and […]
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Kaiser Gallery’s latest exhibition, Coveted (February 13-April 3) features a range of artists whose perspectives on relationships, love, and desires are not easily accessible in mainstream culture, while representations of the male gaze can be found in abundance. Featured works are by Stefani Byrd (Fayetteville, AR), Dani Clauson (Portland, OR), Rebecca Poarch (Long Island, NY), Leiyana Gonzales (Cleveland, OH), Sydney […]
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Valley Art Center turns fifty years old in May, and we have been celebrating all year long! We have offered exhibits featuring our visionary founders, as well as our present-day students and faculty; a virtual gala celebration in February; and a documentary film exploring our mission within the Chagrin Valley. Now we turn our eye to the future of Valley […]
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Painting and drawing always have been primary modes of expression. Painters often make an initial drawing on a surface, using graphite or charcoal, as a starting point to begin to envision their works. Since drawing produces lines, it is important to keep the mindset of a painter and allow other things to emerge. Painters traditionally rely on shapes, value and […]
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The artist known simply as Kasumi is an experimental filmmaker who collages found film footage into cascading waves of visual delight. Elegant, visceral, and at times jarring, her films are complex masterworks requiring serious dedication. Her 2014 film Shockwaves was constructed from over 27,000 film clips and required three years to make—a remarkable achievement. In addition to being a fine […]
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden death of our great friend, John W. Carlson. John, an artist, musician, garbageman, storyteller, writer, philosopher, teacher, and mentor, was also the beloved partner of and artistic collaborator with Shari Wilkins, founder and strategic director of the Cleveland Print Room. We grieve the absence of John’s wicked sense of humor […]
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The Cleveland Institute of Art’s world-renowned faculty are known for the difference they make in the classroom teaching and mentoring future generations of artists and designers. But their work at CIA represents only one facet of their creativity and ingenuity. They’re also highly-accomplished working artists, and their personal practices often involve projects in which community engagement is central. Interaction, connection, […]
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My headlights are the only source of light on the heavily wooded forest road. There is no moon, and I am starting to get nervous about what may—or may not—be in front of me. At one point, I stop the car and get out, engine running. I have stopped only a few feet from a precipice. There is a diving […]
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