To tell the story of the Art Therapy Studio is to share the personal successes of the tens of thousands of individuals who’ve participated in our pioneering therapeutic programs and services over the past 50 years. Our history is intertwined with stories of struggles and triumphs by individuals facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Art Loan, our biennial benefit, gives us the […]
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When our routine is shattered by emergency, we dial 911 and trust that someone will answer the call. That help is on the way. Whether we see those who arrive simply as heroes or as something more complicated, one fact remains: they are human. Underneath the exterior of austere authority, they are like us- spouses, siblings, friends, children, parents. Herbert […]
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What’s it like to work at Art House? Here, in their own words, are some thoughts about the place from people who know. “Art House is a great environment for creativity, and has provided me with many opportunities to grow as an artist and gain experience in a professional setting.” – Jamies Ausperk, Studio Tech “Whether it’s making posters for an […]
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Artist and MacArthur “genius” grant recipient Fred Wilson has created two exhibitions—one of works that he made or fabricated, and one drawn from the collection of the Allen Memorial Art Museum—that explore themes of race, time, memory, and meaning. Both call on viewers to reconsider the historical narratives typically disseminated by scholars and museums. Wilson has been making trips […]
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Intersections: Artists Master Line and Space Karl and Bertl Arnstein and Judith Bear Isroff Galleries October 1, 2016 – January 15, 2017 Intersections: Artists Master Line and Space showcases recent work by six sculptors for whom working in two dimensions is also an essential part of their practice. Each of the artists’ works in two- and three dimensions relate in […]
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What do you want the world to know about Cleveland? And what do you think the world could learn from this place? Those questions are on a lot of Northeast Ohio minds as some 50,000 reporters and politically active people are soon to arrive here for the Republican National Convention. We wanted the world’s attention. We got it. Now what […]
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Kate Sopko’s series of short films collectively known as The Fixers isn’t exactly about fixing Cleveland, which might be impossible, though her narratives do show people hard at work repairing neighborhoods, hammering at closed minds. But “Fixers” in this usage are really guides to complex social or political situations—insiders who know shortcuts and can give journalists a fast ride […]
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Visitors arriving in Cleveland for the 2016 Republican National Convention –most of them, at least—will arrive at Hopkins International Airport. The candidates and their top level staffs will probably have chauffers, and lots of others will surely drive rental cars. But with Greater Cleveland RTA offering light rail service directly to the heart of downtown, it’s safe to say that […]
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The first time I visited SPACES was in 2007. It was a memorable night for two things: seeing the brilliant work of my high school classmate, Libby Black, and trying to hide the giant sweat stains that had formed in my armpits. The heat was unbearable. What art gallery of this size does not have air conditioning? And yet the […]
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Your easy, chronological guide to Summer Festivals and all that Northeast Ohio galleries and museums have coming up in the next few months. More information about many of these exhibits can be found elsewhere in the pages of CAN. Enjoy the shows! Continuing Events Through June 5 Psycho/Somatic: Visions of the Body in Contemporary East Asian Art. Allen […]
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