Take the river of data that maps 163,000 parcels comprising the built environment of Cleveland. Add layers of interpretation from entities like the City of Cleveland, the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, and the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative. Then introduce the shimmering catalyst of art to the mix, and explode the reality of place. Welcome to the Cleveland Print Room’s Property […]
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Photographer Rachel Yurkovich, with her well-traveled perspective, highlights nooks of Cleveland that represent a microcosm of the macrocosm. The color, composition and framing remind you of the things you notice out of the corner of your eye. The shapes and patterns formed by the movement of life, and the settled debris from that movement. Yurkovich was born in South Carolina […]
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Artists by their nature are prolific. They often leave hundreds or thousands of pieces behind when they die, and these works pose unique challenges for those who are left in charge of their estates. Works of art may be challenging to dispose of due to emotional ties, or perceived present or future monetary value. Storing, inventorying (which may include appraising), […]
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As the sun rises and determines the day, so it sets beyond the horizon to embrace the night. We rely on this systematic collection of time, and proceed without pause to live. We live to be counted, we live to encourage, we live to be remembered. It is essential as we live to hold a place in our timelines to […]
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During the snowy winter months, we reflect on the work happening within and around us. As program director, I see firsthand the transformative impact of the teaching artists in our communities and schools. This year, we’re partnering with over thirteen schools and organizations to deliver Urban Bright Arts-in-Education programs across Cleveland.At Wilbur Wright Elementary, seventh graders collaborated with photographer Gina […]
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BAYarts is excited to announce that the sensory garden planned for our campus will be a reality in the coming months.Thanks to grants from the Ohio Arts Council, the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the Bay Village Foundation, and generous individual donations, we will be able to realize our goal of breaking ground in the spring. The garden was […]
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For 132 years, the Bonfoey Gallery has remained Cleveland’s premier destination for contemporary art, with a rich history of hosting several major exhibitions each year. This March, the Bonfoey Gallery celebrates Women’s History Month with Nevertheless, She Created: Encore, a captivating group exhibition honoring the indomitable feminine spirit. The exhibit will be on display from March 13 to April 26, […]
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The talent and creativity of Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) students will be on full display during two spring exhibitions: the 2025 Student Independent Exhibition (SIE)and Every Day Echoes: Small Moments, Big Connections, Lasting Traditions.This year marks the 79th Student Independent Exhibition, an annual show organized and mounted entirely by CIA students. Those same students also choose jurors, and for […]
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During the transition to our new building on Lexington Avenue, Cleveland Print Room (CPR) has formed a partnership with Cleveland State University to use their lab facility as our community darkroom, serving CPR members and students. The spacious, well-ventilated darkroom accommodates up to fifteen people comfortably, with lab monitors present to offer assistance to all. We currently offer open lab […]
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For the year of 2025, East Ave Gallery is excited to usher in another season of showcasing amazing local artists. Back in November of 2024, we highlighted Ghanaian artist Kwesi Agyare’s exhibition Womanism. Visitors from as far as California came to view the large-scale works and check out the new additions to the market. Having the colorful paintings on the […]
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