Collective Arts Network – CAN Journal

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation is a Cleveland non-profit with a hand papermaking studio, bindery and letterpress studios and an art gallery that has received national and international acclaim. What you may not know, is that it also has a thriving outreach program right here in northeast Ohio. Classes that teach the arts of Eastern- and […]

In addition to running Loren Naji Studio Gallery, I’m in the midst of expansion and exploration of outer worlds, through Naji, Naji, and Tekler Gallery at 78th Street Studios, and the forthcoming “Satellite,” a Collinwood exhibition space. This holiday season, Naji, Naji &Tekler Gallery –which I share with artists Dawn Tekler and my sister Jamila–will feature Josh Usmani’s outrageous design […]

There are currently several new hotel projects in the works in downtown Cleveland. One of those, the new Westin, taking up residence on St. Clair and East 9th Street, has a refreshing and innovative approach to decorating. Denver-based Sage Hospitality, the project’s developer and operator, has a long-standing commitment to engaging local artists in all of their projects. For Cleveland, […]

The Retrospective Exhibition, Randall Tiedman: Genius Loci will be on display through January 4, 2014. It is accompanied by a catalogue written by Douglas Max Utter and illustrated with Randall’s incredible body of work, spanning four decades.   January 2014 will mark a new, salon-style approach by Kokoon Arts Gallery. Rather than presenting individual exhibitions, we will display work by […]

Heights Arts celebrates the season with its 12th annual Holiday Store, featuring the works of over seventy regional artists through December 29 – the perfect place to find the perfect gift! What began in 2002 as a small pop-up gallery in a borrowed space on Lee Road has grown into Heights Arts’ bricks and mortar gallery, showcasing year-round the amazing […]

The spirit of handmade is strong at Flux Metal Arts. Recently celebrating its first anniversary, Flux has grown to offer local artists and the community more opportunities to teach, learn, and create unique handcrafted jewelry and metalwork. A friendly and inviting environment is experienced by all that enter the studio door. Visitors are greeted by the Artisan Gallery, featuring the […]

It can all be traced to the small, dour old man. He was a cheat, seated silently next to the bid sheet. The auction was over. He waited for that pronouncement and slowly stood, turned around, and scribbled his only bid onto the auction sheet. He stole the Rippert photograph, depriving SPACES of additional income, the honest, open bidders from […]

“You don’t know how paralyzing that is, that stare of a blank canvas…but the blank canvas is afraid of the real, passionate painter who dares and who has broken the spell of `you can’t’ once and for all.”  -Vincent van Gogh, 1884 Not sure what the disease is called, but I definitely have the bug. Like the kid who’s more […]

As a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, I have visited the Botanical Gardens countless times over the years, drawing inspiration for my work. Whenever I need a break from the fast paced adventures of everyday life, I take reprieve in the gardens, wandering the paths and witnessing the beauty of nature while in the city. The design of […]