The Gift of Art The Gift of Art is a recurring pop-up art show at the Edward E. Parker Museum of Art, organized by local artist Walter Allen Rogers Jr. and presented by members of African American Artists of Cleveland. The group began hosting these events in October, gaining a steady increase in support in recent months—more foot traffic and […]
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The Gift of Art is a recurring art show organized by local artist Walter Allen Rogers Jr., and presented by African American Artists of Cleveland.com (A.A.A.O.C.). These shows have found a home at EEPMOA. Once a month, artists have offered their paintings, greeting cards, jewelry, wood work, photography, and dolls for sale in a pop-up style shop. To verify dates […]
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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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Collard Green Festival Greetings from EEPMOA. We have good news—it’s been a while, but the Collard Green Festival is back! We are happy to resume this signature event, as we bid farewell to Summer and begin our Fall 2022 programming. Scheduled for Saturday, September 24, from noon to 6 pm, the festival will feature a collard green cook-off, awarding 1st, […]
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Edward E. Parker Museum of Art observes and celebrates Black excellence daily. For the past two years, we have extended our Black history month display through the summer months, adding new material each month. This year, our goal will be to highlight the many important historical facts and figures that have escaped mainstream awareness and exposure. The display will […]
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The past two years have been challenging. We have been forced to accept, and adapt to the new normal. It hasn’t been easy, but we remain optimistic as we prepare to bring this year to a close. We are thankful for the health of our team and pleased to continue providing quality, family-friendly programming for our students and patrons. We’re […]
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If you’re flipping through CAN Journal, you have a lot to be thankful for. If you were not directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, you know someone who was. We’re nearly halfway through 2021, and a renewed sense of hope is gaining traction. Hopefully, the speedy development and administering of vaccines will slow down—and eventually eliminate—the transmission of the virus […]
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INTERGENERATIONAL ART CLASSES We have good news! EEPMOA will be hosting our second intergenerational art class this summer. The class is open to all age groups, and pairs family members together to complete projects using a variety of materials and mediums. At class’s end, a free community exhibition will be held to display completed work. Classes will be held each […]
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The Edward E. Parker Museum of Art is pleased to share our upcoming programs and activities as we usher in the Cleveland winter season. Free Art Classes For several years, we have offered free art classes for seniors on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00pm. The classes explore a range of projects and utilize a variety of mediums. […]
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The Edward E. Parker Museum of Art (EEPMOA) is happy to announce that we will be hosting the 14th annual Collard Green Cook-off, Arts & Music Festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, from 1:00 to 6:00pm at the Creative Arts Complex, located at 13240 Euclid Avenue in East Cleveland. This festival is free to the public, although […]
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