Collective Arts Network – CAN Journal

    Transitions between one state and the next, bending, flexing, modifying, adapting, able to yield to change. How much flexibility does an artist allow him or herself between the original concept for a work, the studies, and the final product? Flexible Domains examines the question for artists Matthew Kolodziej, Andrea Joki and glass artist Robert Coby. The majority of […]

  Since humanity learned something about fire, about its properties of heat and light, and then learned something about how to preserve fire, and then, finally, how to make it, we have cherished it in the hearth of our dwellings. And, since then, we have been making shapes in the shadows – first with our hands, and, later, with cut-outs, […]

  Call for Trans* Artists A healthy glow of pride seemed to envelope our city during last summer’s Gay Games, as Cleveland excitedly welcomed thousands in a celebration of our diversity. Waterloo Arts would like to build on the success of that event and continue the conversation about gender and diversity, with a trans* exhibit, opening April 2015. The exhibit […]

  WootWootHOOTwowYipyipyeaHyes#!!! sHaZZZamBamwhoopieYoWZer! Ground Control to Major Naji: We have lift off! Satellite Gallery has occupancy and is manned by Captain Loren and copilot Grace with a crew of artists from some very far away worlds! The first crew exploring inner space installations consists of Joan of Art, Diane Collins, Scott Evans, Nancy Frazier, June Hund, Anastasia Pantsios, Scott Pickering, […]

The Cleveland region has provided inspiration for visual artists since the early 20th century, producing many different creative results. Whether they are images of the rural countryside or the evolving cityscape, they are compelling works of art.   Louis Rosenberg (American 1890-1983) was commissioned by the Van Sweringen brothers to chronicle the demolition of older buildings and the excavation and […]

From the holidays, to Valentine’s Day and beyond… Flux Metal Arts celebrates the seasons! Our Artisan Gallery is your destination to find a wide variety of fresh, fun and unique gifts, featuring hand-crafted jewelry and metalwork made by our talented regional artists. Flux Metal Arts welcomes a new year of jewelry and metalworking with special guests and events that will […]

    “One more time. I can go faster.” A group of students from Saint Martin de Porres High School gather around a table at The Cleveland Print Room, eyes shut tightly, mouthing their time. They are practicing rolling film—an old technique, but a newly acquired skill—to get ready for their first dark room experience as members of Young Snappers. […]

Looking for a creative spark this winter?  We invite you to visit Beck Center for the Arts to discover your own creative experience!  Beck Center is a unique arts center located in the heart of Lakewood.  We offer something for everyone who loves the arts within our conveniently located, cozy Lakewood campus. On any given Saturday morning, as you walk […]

  The Tremont ArtWalk begins it’s 23rd year this February 2015, and artist owned and operated galleries have been a mainstay since the beginning.   Hartshorn Studios Rob Hartshorn opened his gallery, Hartshorn Studios in the heart of Tremont 8 years ago with the intention of creating a space in which to both make and exhibit work, joined by established […]