Artists are already building practical skills, business knowledge, and workplace readiness. Beyond the Table, a Cleveland-based artist workforce initiative, offers one example of what it looks like to treat creative practice as labor instead of hobby. We have a language problem when it comes to creative work. Too often, art-making is treated as passion before it is recognized as labor. […]
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Flowers escape frames, butterflies balance between celebration and rest, and resurrection arises from grief in The Nature of Healing, a group exhibition co-curated with and presented by Deep Roots Gallery at Cleveland Botanical Garden, on view now through May 18, 2025. Works by 30 Northeastern Ohio artists inhabit the fertile intersection of nature and grief. Cleveland, historically challenged by some […]
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Experience the intersection of art, technology, and innovation at the upcoming exhibition by visionary artist Georgio Sabino III. Set to take place at the esteemed Deep Roots Experience Art Gallery from May 24 through June 15, this showcase promises to be a transformative journey into the future of artistic expression. Sabino’s project is a bold fusion of art, fashion, and […]
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At the intersection of health, wellness, and representation lies art: this winter, 21 works by Black and Brown artists living in Northeast Ohio were acquired by University Hospital’s (UH) corporate art collection. Works by Asia Armour, Bryant “Bee1ne” Anthony, Dayz Whun, Aldonte Flonnoy, Jevonte “Jae Capo” King-Woods, Pahpy/SammieDoesIt, Bobbi Reagins, Vivica Satterwhite, and Emanuel Wallace are now installed in two […]
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The exhibition A Renaissance is Now opened on December 10, 2022 at Deep Roots Experience Gallery. The preview the night before the public opening gathered some of the artists, curators and special guests for a dinner and discussion about the collection of photographs and its intended impact. Deep Roots Experience Gallery owner David Ramsey called the collection of photographs an […]
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Generations April 29–May 22 Artists are invited to create work with their children or parents, completing the circle of generations in art and creativity. Throughout the run of this show, there will be artist talks with engagement activities for families. REMIX June 3–July 3 Artists create reimagined visuals of album covers that shaped their worlds. SheArt: B.A.P.S. July 16–August 14 […]
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Ars MAG presents From the Blacktop to the Hardwood February 20–March 13 Pull up and see some of the dopest artist and streetwear brands as we honor the streetball and professional leagues in celebration of the NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland! Artwork and apparel are for sale, with some surprises in store!!! Ars MAG and Deep Roots Experience partner to […]
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On a classic-Cleveland grey day in late October, I met with multi-disciplinary artist, Christa Freehands and artist-advocate and Deep Roots Experience founding director, David Ramsey at his Central neighborhood gallery to discuss Freehands’s upcoming solo exhibition “Freehands Seasons” opening on November 27. Since we met in the morning, I brought my own coffee in a mason jar wrapped with bright […]
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Regular readers of CAN’s blog–or regular visitors to Deep Roots Experience Gallery at East 79th and Central Avenue–will recognize the bright palate of Christa Freehands. Her work has stood out for its vivid color and sometimes for its sharp social and cultural commentary, consistently in the last several years. Recently the artist collaborated with DayzWhun on a mural as […]
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It’s a question just about everyone faces at some point in elementary school: Who are your heroes? But if that makes it sound simple, odds are you haven’t had to think very much about who inspires you, or who to look to as a role model. Deep Roots Experience opened Who Are Your Heroes February 20. Curators David Ramsey and […]
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