AAWR Now Open | June 10

As part of the Responsible RestartOhio Plan, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve has re-opened to the public! In order to maintain the safety of our visitors, staff and community, we will strictly adhere to the following state recommended guidelines (read more...)

Exhibitions & Events

The Ardent Thread | July 16 - Sept 5

Cynthia Lockhart, The Journey to Freedom (Detail), Mixed textiles, leather, snakeskin, beads

 

Call for Entry NewNow | Sept 1 Deadline Extended!

Timothy Gaewsky, In Our Lonely Minds (Detail), Acrylic, latex house paint on cradled wood panel

Timothy Gaewsky, In Our Lonely Minds (Detail), Acrylic, latex house paint on cradled wood panel

 

Satellite Exhibition | Cleveland Botanical Gardens | Fantastical Landscapes | June 30 - Sept 14

Ryn Clarke, Starling and Month (Detail), Photographic composites on metal

Ryn Clarke, Starling and Month (Detail), Photographic composite on metal

Satellite Exhibition | Cleveland Convention Center | Table for Two: Harriet Ballard & Patricia Zinsmeister Parker | Feb 11 - Dec 2020

(L) Ballard, Comida San Miguel, Oil (R) Parker, Cabernet Sauvignon (Detail), MM

Programs

There are no upcoming events at this time.

 

Home to Home: Virtual Artist Talks I

On May 1, 2020 the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve held "Home to Home: Virtual Artists Talks Part I", a live webinar featuring local Archived Artists Herbert Ascherman Jr., Gloria Plevin, Judy Takács, George Kocar and Terry Klausman (read more...)

Home to Home: Virtual Artist Talks II

On Friday, May 8 2020 the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve hosted "Home to Home: Virtual Artist Talks Part II", a live webinar featuring local Archived Artists Lee Heinen, Margaret Arthur, Stuart Pearl, and Rebecca Kaler Langley (read more...)

Archiving Equity Initiative

Charles Sallée, Untitled (Head of a Woman- Detail), Oil on canvas, Collection of the AAWR

As a continuation of seenUNseen ‘s mission to increase the visibility of Ohio’s African American artists, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve has established a fund to overcome financial barriers that can inhibit regional artists of color from archiving their work (learn more...)

Now Available for Purchase

Archives Speak Postcard

The Archives Speak is our landmark publication and  the definitive information source guide for our first 62 Archived Artists. The book contains the Archived Artists’ portraits, biographical information, career information, and examples of their artwork.  Written by Rotraud Sackerlotzky & Roger Welchans. Copyright © 2014  Buy your copy HERE