What could be more obvious or more pleasing than paintings of your hometown? Maybe with a comforting recognition of local landmarks? Maybe enhanced with a new flourish? This was the appeal of the Cleveland Calendars published in the 1980s and 1990s by International Printing Company, who commissioned a different artist each year. These annual commissions included Mary Lou Ferbert, Moses […]
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As an object, a raft is simple: a flat object that floats on water. To some, it is a platform for recreation. You lie on it in a pool or lake to relax and get some sun or you do cannonballs off of it. To others, a raft is a vehicle of necessity built out of desperation in order to […]
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We’ve been on a rollercoaster since our lives were turned upside down in 2020 by COVID-19. As an art gallery, our goal has been to pivot and adapt; instead of seeing the pandemic as an obstacle in our path, we can use and have used it for growth. Our largest goal, during and after the pandemic, was to keep our […]
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Regular attendees of the Cleveland Institute of Art’s (CIA) annual Student Independent Exhibition (SIE) know that no two years are alike. In fact, that’s part of the show’s draw. Organized entirely by students, who choose jurors and mount the exhibition, SIE is one of CIA’s most popular traditions. Why? It showcases work from all of CIA’s majors, and as a […]
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The identity of Indian-American-Jewish artist Siona Benjamin is layered and multifaceted, just like her artwork. Cleveland State University is pleased to present Beyond Borders: The Art of Siona Benjamin, a solo exhibition featuring over forty works engaging themes of immigration, gender, the concept of “home,” and the role of art in social change. Raised as a Jew and member of […]
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January 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of the opening of Cleveland Print Room. After growing tenaciously over the past decade from a small nonprofit startup, the Print Room remains an artist-led project still today. Centering on photography, we are committed to supporting the practice and development of artists of all ages. Through experimentation, gallery exhibitions, residencies, educational opportunities, and affordable […]
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Hues: open now Artists create works of their own concept and topic, with one unifying factor: the primary color is Orange (FFA500). And right in time for fall! A Renaissance is Now: opens December 10 Inspired by the artistic eye of creatives like James Van Der Zee, Carrie Mae Weems, and Gordon Parks, A Renaissance is Now is an exhibition […]
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What the East Ave Market and Gallery used to be, what we are now, and what is to come soon. East Ave Market and Gallery is a family-owned and -operated business established in the city of Akron. Opening in 2020 as a monthly flea market, East Ave Market became known for its Second Saturday events. After remodeling their warehouse space […]
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RECENT EVENTS The Gift of Art Cleveland-based artists Walter Allen Rogers Jr. and Chester Hopkins-Bey recently hosted a two-day pop-up shop in the courtyard adjacent to the museum. They put the word out on social media, hoping to attract the attention of local art collectors. A group of local artists gathered, set up tables, and displayed their work for sale. […]
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From the holidays, to Valentine’s Day, and beyond—Flux Metal Arts CELEBRATES the seasons! This year we celebrate a milestone of TEN years of creative community in the jewelry and metalworking arts. We invite you to explore the gallery filled with fresh, fun and unique gifts, and featuring over twenty of your favorite local jewelry and enamel artists from across Northeast […]
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