Collective Arts Network – CAN Journal

    As the new mural on the east wall of the Valley Art Center’s Bell Street building in Chagrin Falls begins to take shape, two lessons from the local battle of wills might provide some guidance for the obstructionists on Capitol Hill — or not.   For one, it shows that compromise does produce results. For the other, it […]

  The Society for Photographic Education’s (SPE’s) current exhibition is Off the Web, On the Wall 2, a collection of SPE member work from all around the country and Spain. The show opened in November 2014 and runs through April 10, 2015 at SPE’s national headquarters in the ArtCraft Building (2530 Superior Avenue, Suite #403, in Cleveland, Ohio). Off the […]

In early February, when I see a City of Cleveland truck pull up in front of Waterloo Arts, an employee hop out and jog toward the gallery, I know what they are looking for. I grab a registration form and meet them at the door. After years of participating, they know it is time for the National Arts Program exhibit. […]

Everything that I think about angels changed when I first watched Wim Wenders’ cinematic poem Wings of Desire. Angels are all around, in black and white, dressed in long coats (presumably to keep out the chill), listening, and, then, occasionally touching. Their touch is subtle, a note of grace that helps people find hope and confidence. Particularly, they watch over […]

  When Cesar marched into Turkey in 47 BCE, he famously stated “Veni. Vidi. Vici.” (I came. I saw. I conquered). The phrase, confident to the point of hubris, has come to signify swift and decisive victory.   Nineteen years ago, Zygote Press opened its doors to artists needing space to make print-based work—an idea that took, not hubris, but […]

  I love our city. Having traveled, I’m curious as to why some residents don’t see the treasure we have in Cleveland. I’m reminded of the words my mother liked to quote: “Two men looked out from prison bars, one saw mud, the other stars”.   I’ve always been a fan of Cleveland. I frequently promote it as the subject […]

The second set of exhibitions in the Window to Sculpture 2015 Emerging Artist series enliven both galleries with sculpture and installation engaging in themes of exploration, transformation, and the passage of time. Terra Nullius (No Man’s Land) is an ongoing series by Derek Coté in response to his repeated participation in a geographic exploration of the Arctic. For his W2S […]

  The annual Screw Factory spring open studio event will be held on Friday, March 27th from 6-10 pm. Approximately thirty studios will open their doors, along with a dozen visiting artists. This is an opportunity to peak inside the studios and see where and how work is created, not just the finished product.   What makes the Screw Factory […]

  Built upon last year’s overwhelming success, Rooms to Let: Cleveland returns to Slavic Village Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2015.  Artists will create a temporary art exhibition using vacant homes as their medium. The event, free and open to the public, will also include a neighborhood block party with live music, hands-on art activities and local food […]

  March has come in like a lion at the Orange Art Center, and we have a number of exciting changes happening this spring including a new look, new workshops and new collaborations.   We begin the month by launching our new website and brand designed by Agnes Studio. We also kick off our new Make Art! Love Art! The […]