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.

The Pearls of Cleveland
1/15/2015 – 2/28/2015

Hustle and Bustle at 5, Moses Pearl, Woodcut, 1985

January 15, 2015 through February 28, 2015

The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve presents the Pearls of Cleveland, memorial show for Archived Artist, Moses Pearl and featuring works from his two artist children, Stuart Pearl and Sharlene Pearl Green. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m. The Pearls of Cleveland will run in the AAWR gallery until Saturday, February 28.

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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