Valley Art Center is once again pleased to present Art by the Falls 2026, returning for its 42nd year on June 6 and 7 at the scenic Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Chagrin Falls. As one of Northeast Ohio’s premier outdoor fine art and contemporary craft festivals, the event continues to grow in both scale and reputation, offering a unique […]
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The March 28, No Kings rally in Cleveland was a visual spectacle led by individuals who may not consider themselves artists, but practice their creative freedoms through colorful, authentic imagery. Their cries bounced off of the Free Stamp — whose gigantic letters spelling the word ‘FREE’ seemingly resonated with the cause. At protests, the signs and art are only curated […]
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This summer the Waterloo Arts Gallery and Cafe will feature the work of ten local artists in a group show, curated by Davon Brantley, titled Blooming Tides. From the curator: “This exhibition features Black, AAPI and Latinx Artists and is intended to explore the interconnection, influence and/or impact of their cultures amongst each other through various media. This exhibition allows […]
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Quilting the Commons highlights the creative energy of the Northeast Ohio Modern Quilt Guild (NEOMQG), a grassroots collective founded in 2016 as part of the Modern Quilt Guild. Modern quilting emphasizes innovation, bold design, and improvisation—often favoring solid fabrics over traditional patterns—and increasingly serves as a platform for personal expression and social commentary. Through monthly workshops, retreats, and collaborations with […]
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For the past four years, Zygote Press has hosted an annual June fundraiser celebrating the summer solstice while supporting affordable, accessible opportunities for local artists. The event draws art enthusiasts from across Northeast Ohio, many arriving in vibrant seasonal attire to enjoy food from Cleveland Field Kitchen, music by DJ NicNacc, and a live auction featuring one-of-a-kind works. With limited […]
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In our conversations about Artificial Intelligence and its whirlwind of concerns–from job losses to water contamination to power consumption–basic elements of humanity sometimes get lost. In the wake of the Artemis II voyage, which showed to earthlings for the first time ever the dark side of the moon, photographer Daniel Levin takes up the loss and momentary restoration of something […]
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This year, Mary Urbas, long-time curator of From Woman, returned to Understory to mount part of her large-scale, annual exhibition, now in its 19th iteration. As in 2025, art is spread across multiple spaces. In chronological order of their openings, they were at the McDonough Museum at Youngstown State University (January 20–February 28) : Lake Erie College’s BK Smith Gallery […]
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It was in the gentrified urbanity of Uptown Cleveland that a gravelly, Gospel-singing voice stopped me in my tracks, slicing through the sterility of the neighborhood. It resurfaced time and time again from the distant slap of waves and the swell of bluesy keys, ominous and heavy. This soundscape set the scene for When You Are Between the Devil and […]
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Don Harvey’s latest exhibition at William Busta Projects might not look like what you expect, and that’s what makes it so compelling. Harvey is best known for his subversive paintings of figures and animals emerging from evocative geometric landscapes. His current work, however, eschews public expectations in favor of deep introspection. Shaking off the burden of representation, Harvey’s new paintings […]
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Cleveland artist Terry Durst–who with his late, former life partner Dan Tranberg was an integral part of the artistic energy in the Tremont neighborhood from the late 80s to the early 2000s– was found dead in his home in early April 2026, discovered during a welfare check. He was 70 or 71 years old, depending on whether the birthday listed […]
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