Artists Archives
of the Western Reserve

The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) sustains Ohio’s artistic heritage by preserving and exhibiting the artwork of prominent Ohio visual artists who are known as Archived Artists. The AAWR advances their artistic legacies by presenting exhibitions and educational programs, creating publications, recording oral histories and collecting other biographical materials which are made available to scholars and the public.

Through its general membership, AAWR also serves a wide range of regional artists by providing exhibition opportunities and promoting Northeast Ohio as a thriving arts community.

Become a member or donate today. We count on you to keep art alive in Ohio.

Majority Rising 3/12 – 5/2/2015

Shirley Aley Campbell	Lee Heinen
Kathleen McKenna	Marsha Sweet
Lynn Szalay	Judy Takács

Kathleen McKenna Malala’s Muse oil on linen 34” x 48”

Opening Reception
Thursday March 15, 5:30 – 8:00pm

In celebration of National Women’s History Month the Archives presents this exhibition of 6 of its Archived women artists. This exhibition was curated by artist Judy Takács who has painted portraits of the other women in the show. Midway through the opening an artist’s talk will take place given by Judy and the artists will be available to answer any questions from visitors.

As part of the exhibition special studio visits are planned to each woman’s studio. To sign up or for more information please rsvp to Kgainer@artistsarchives.org

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“Collecting Art – The State of the Art Market” talk with Wes Cowan

Saturday March 7, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Wes Cowan, Antiques Roadshow and History Detectives celebrity, will be discussing the current state of the art market from an auction perspective. Cowan will address the effects of the Internet on the auction world, from both the buyers and sellers point of view.

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Now Available for Purchase

The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) presents The Archives Speak.

The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) will be celebrating the book launch and signing of our landmark publication, The Archives Speak, with an exhibition opening on November 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Archives Speak is the definitive information source guide for our 62 Archived Artists. The book contains the Archived Artists’ portraits, biographical information, career information, and examples of their artwork.

» Buy your copy of The Archives Speak here