Edward Parker and Snickerfritz, His World of Pure Imagination

A trip to Snickerfritz, the Edward E. Parker Museum of Art, is an ascension into the mind of Edward Parker himself: his passions, his politics, and his process. Nestled in the heart of what was East Cleveland’s Millionaire’s Row and surrounded by a few of his rentals—including a bed and breakfast—this may be one of Northeast Ohio’s best-kept secrets. Every […]

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Edward Parker Museum of Art: Art for Social Development

  All is well at the Edward Parker Museum of Art. As a difficult year comes to an end, we are focused on what we have to be thankful for. We have experienced a slow but steady increase in visitation, and our class and program participation has grown. Our team is healthy, optimistic and looking forward to next year, with […]

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EEPMOA: “Art for Social Development”

As we settle into 2021, we have a lot to be thankful for. Even with the reduction of programming throughout the arts community, we have been able to remain open for business, our staff has remained healthy, and we are optimistic about what the future holds. In distancing ourselves, we have been given time to reflect on the past, present, […]

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Creating Through a Season of Seclusion

Navigating through the ever-changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge. The usual “more the merrier” sentiment has shifted drastically. Since arts programming is created for public consumption, it is difficult to limit the number of attendees, adjust operational norms, adhere to social-distancing requirements and provide a comparable experience while wearing personal protective gear. September is the month […]

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Upcoming events at the Edward E. Parker Museum of Art

It’s A Family Affair! Intergenerational Art Program Spring has sprung, and the Edward E. Parker Museum of Art, (EEPMOA) is excited to be conducting an intergenerational art class this summer—It’s a Family Affair! During this six-week program, parents, grandparents, or siblings will work side by side with a child as they create works of art using a variety of artistic […]

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Snickerfritz and the Edward E. Parker Museum: Thirty-Five Years of Success

Edward E. Parker’s decades-long journey through the arts world has taken him into classrooms, studios, galleries, and museums in America, Africa, and Europe. He taught art at Cuyahoga Community College for nearly twenty years before retiring and allowing his entrepreneurial spirit to soar. Owning and operating a museum has always been a dream of the master sculptor and artist. Professor […]

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