Art without Limits: VR Technology Session 1: Saturday, May 25, 1-3pm, Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland OH 44106 Session 2: Saturday, June 1, 1-3pm, Blue Robot LLC, 1900 Superior Ave # 1900, Cleveland, OH   Ask any artist.  Art is physically demanding.  The toll creating takes is tangible- measured […]

DUE UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, the Art without Limits: VR Technology program scheduled for Saturday, June 1st is CANCELLED.   We plan on rescheduling this event for a later date TBA.  Please contact us if you are interested in attending at that time.   Art without Limits: VR Technology Session 1: Saturday, May 25, 1-3pm, Artists Archives […]

Stuart Pearl, Acacia 2014/2018, Digital photographic prints   This August, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to host 3 conservation-minded programs as part of its exhibition Environmental Impact: Stress, Hope and Transformation. Environmental Impact is a small group show which focuses on the role of Ohio artists as activists, and features the […]

Suburbanites on Safari by Alex Shaland, Cover image This August, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to host 3 conservation-minded programs as part of its exhibition Environmental Impact: Stress, Hope and Transformation. Environmental Impact is a small group show which focuses on the role of Ohio artists as activists, and features the […]

Photo courtesy of Stuart Pearl               This August, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to host 3 conservation-minded programs as part of its exhibition Environmental Impact: Stress, Hope and Transformation. Environmental Impact is a small group show which focuses on the role of Ohio artists as […]

Anthony Eterovich, Record Town (Detail), Oil on Masonite, Collection of artNEO Program FREE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE to RSVP or call 216.721.9020   ATTENTION: Overwhelmed artists, families of artists and collectors- Do you have a studio, attic, or an entire home brimming with art? Want to get organized but don’t know where to […]

Ruth Bercaw, Zeus Chair's a Conclave (Detail), Acrylic/mixed media on paper, 43 x 34 inches, Collection of the AAWR   On Saturday, February 8th, 1-2pm, please join artist Ruth Bercaw for an intimate conversation about her life and work. The presentation, held in conjunction with her solo exhibition Bold Statements, will explore Bercaw’s influences, provide […]

Portrait of Mindy Tousley by Archived Artist Herbert Ascherman Jr. PROGRAM IS AT CAPACITY. Please click HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST or call 216.721.9020.  We will contact you if spots open up or if the class is offered in the future!   Artists! Need help getting your work “show ready” but don’t know where to […]

Portrait of Mindy Tousley by Archived Artist Herbert Ascherman Jr. PROGRAM IS AT CAPACITY. Please CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAIT LIST, or call 216.721.9020. We will contact you if spots open up or if the class is offered in the future!   Artists! Need help getting your work “show ready” but don’t know where […]

Collaborative Drawing from2019 Art without Limits Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Art without Limits has been CANCELLED.  Please stay tuned for future programing opportunities at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve and stay safe out there!   ****** As part of its 2020 Annual Members Exhibition, the Artists Archives welcomes the return of Art […]

https://youtu.be/a5MigafgTAs   On May 1st & 8th, please join the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) for Home to Home: Virtual Artists Talks, a two-part online program featuring the Archived Artists of the 2020 Annual Members Exhibition.   In a series of energetic, 10-minute segments, local creators Margaret Arthur, Herbert Ascherman Jr., Lee Heinen, […]

https://youtu.be/pBhjxOFTtPI   On May 1st & 8th, please join the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) for Home to Home: Virtual Artists Talks, a two-part online program featuring the Archived Artists of the 2020 Annual Members Exhibition.   In a series of energetic, 10-minute segments, local creators Margaret Arthur, Herbert Ascherman Jr., Lee Heinen, […]

  https://youtu.be/pLs4SCTy-ik   As close to us as the clothes to our bodies, textiles hold an intimate place in our lives. This Summer, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is pleased to host The Ardent Thread, a textile invitational curated by Tony Williams which shares both the personal stories and passionate work of nine […]

https://youtu.be/EMTVIfvlerA   As close to us as the clothes to our bodies, textiles hold an intimate place in our lives.  It is precisely this closeness which makes fiber a powerful tool to explore our individual and collective experiences. This summer, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve will host The Ardent Thread, a textile invitational […]

https://youtu.be/lIR75ervoxc As close to us as the clothes to our bodies, textiles hold an intimate place in our lives. This Summer, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is pleased to host The Ardent Thread, a textile invitational curated by Tony Williams which shares both the personal stories and passionate work of nine regional fiber […]

https://youtu.be/QciAOV-HhU4   Images have taken a powerful place in the fight against police brutality. From documenting crimes against people of color, to increasing the visibility of protests, mass access to cell phones and digital photography have forever changed the nature of representation.   On Saturday, October 10th, 1:00 – 2:30pm, the Artists Archives will host […]

https://youtu.be/YqpRq2FWUSM   On Wednesday November 4th, join Metroparks historian Judy MacKeigan on Zoom as she shines light on a little-known part of Cleveland’s past- the wars between the East and West banks of the Cuyahoga River. In 1836, a new bridge over the Cuyahoga, along with the impending demolishment of an old bridge, sparked fiery […]

https://youtu.be/tq7NhUQ2o84     About Body | About Face Virtual Artist Talks Part I: Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 – 8:15pm featuring Davon Brantley, Jacques P. Jackson, and Yvonne Palkowitsh   Vilified, exotified, and commodified, for centuries black bodies have been treated as screens, a place to project white desires with little regard for their own experience.  […]

  https://youtu.be/cNHwP7jiOz8 About Body | About Face Virtual Artist Talks Part II: Wednesday, December 9, 7:00 – 8:15pm featuring Lawrence Baker, Amanda D. King, and Tony Williams   Vilified, exotified, and commodified, for centuries black bodies have been treated as screens, a place to project white desires with little regard for their own experience.  This […]

https://youtu.be/k_iHm_XSd3g   It’s no secret, African American women have not been given their proper dues in society or in art history. For centuries, it was exclusively white men who decided what or who was worthy of study- but that’s changing, and black creators, particularly women, are slowly gaining the recognition they deserved all along.   […]

https://youtu.be/9RaD2mlmjUI   In honor of Women’s History month, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is pleased to host Women of the Archives: Oral Histories Premiere and Artist Talk, Wednesday March 24, 4:00 – 5:00pm on Zoom.   Join us for the Oral Histories premiere of Archived Artists Elaine Albers Cohen, Gloria Plevin, and Judy […]

AAWR 2019 Annual Members Meeting Due to the events surrounding the Covid – 19 Global Pandemic the Annual Meeting of Members the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve will be held virtually via ZOOM on Friday May 7, 2021, 5:00 - 6:00pm. All AAWR members in good standing are welcome to attend or participate via […]

https://youtu.be/KFqgf7Iku9M   Moderator: Michael Gill (Executive Director­- Collective Arts Network, Editor / Publisher- CAN Journal) Panelists: Henry Adams (Professor of Art History- Case Western Reserve University) Key Jo Lee (Director of Academic Affairs and Associate Curator of Special Projects- Cleveland Museum of Art) Steven Litt (Art and Architecture Critic- The Plain Dealer)   The May […]

https://youtu.be/XMM57JKleqU   As part of its ongoing partnership with Judson Manor, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is pleased to announce Print & Process, a satellite exhibition which combines work from the museum’s permanent collection with restrikes of historic plates created by students from the Cleveland Institute of Art. Conceived by Associate Professor and […]

https://youtu.be/2h4WnLpIP-8   Art collecting isn’t just for the rich and privileged - it can be accessible, youthful, and at times, downright adventurous!   On Wednesday July 14th 7:00 – 8:00pm, the Artists Archives will host Adventures in Art Collecting with curator and arts writer Christopher Richards. Follow Christopher on a virtual tour of his home […]

https://youtu.be/6Ub7rcWB0UU   On Wednesday, July 28th 4:00 – 5:00, join Archived Artist William Martin Jean and CONVERGE curator Kelly Pontoni for an in-person artist talk at Judson Manor.   Jean will discuss his work in the exhibition, which includes the Ancient Fragment and Vestment Series, two collections deeply impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic and his experience […]

https://youtu.be/gNLMmG3Z4pU   As part of the CONVERGE exhibition of Ohio LGBTQ art, the Artists Archives in partnership with Judson Manor is pleased to present a virtual artist talk with Archived Artist Thomas Roese on Thursday, September 2, 4:00 - 5:00pm.   Join Roese as he reveals insights into his creative process and practice during this […]

https://youtu.be/ehG_YFR8tgw   What do you think of when you think of drag? For many, an image of a cisgender gay man comes to mind: an Ethel-Merman-type impersonator in a towering wig, lip-syncing show tunes amidst a maelstrom of kitsch and glitter. While the vision is not inaccurate, it’s not the whole story, and overlooks the […]

  Our memories. Our lives. Our AIDS Story.   To accompany their exhibitions of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve and the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (moCa) will come together to host two collaborative story sharing programs. The first, on Saturday, September 25, will be held at the […]

https://youtu.be/dELKmXly3Z8   AIDS and visual art are inextricably linked. From the searing images of David Wojnarowicz to ACT UP’s powerful SILENCE = DEATH campaign and the countless lives memorialized by the National AIDS Quilt, art has been used as a call to arms and means of comfort for an entire generation impacted by the disease. […]

  Join moCa AIR Artist-in-Residence Joyce Morrow Jones on Saturday October 16 & Sunday October 17, 10am-3pm, for a special PRIDE edition of her popular doll making workshop. Allow the creative spirit to flow as you craft a traditional bottle doll celebrating your very own PRIDE story. All materials will be provided by Joyce, as […]

  Our memories. Our lives. Our AIDS Story.   As part of their presentations of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt, the Artists Archive of the Western Reserve and the Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland have come together to host two collaborative story sharing programs. The first was held on September 25 at the Artists […]

https://youtu.be/yOMxutLUB5Q   Glass has been used in art for millennia. Traditionally valued for its form and function, the last 70 years have seen rapid innovations in studio glass technique and revolutions in its content. Contemporary artists are pushing the material to its limits and using the ubiquitous medium to take on issues from globalization to […]

Stuart Pearl, Invisible Dog Walk - Cleveland Ohio, 2016, Digital archival print, Collection of AAWR *PLEASE NOTE* Due to continued inclement weather, this tour has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 12th, 1-2pm. If you have already RSVP'd, your reservation has been automatically transferred to the new event date. Our apologies for any inconvenience! Please email […]

https://youtu.be/-ZNFpZay9f4   Photographer Stuart Pearl is a distinct product of Cleveland. A life-long resident and second-generation Ohio artist, his work reflects the region’s shifting industrial realities, hidden revelations, and the people who travel its landscape.   To accompany the exhibition Stories in Light: Stuart Pearl, A Retrospective the Artists Archives is pleased to present two […]

https://youtu.be/IA97DPHJCD8   When master printer Karen D. Beckwith arrived in Taiwan in the spring of 2021, she was met with a world of shuttered windows instead of a sea of churning life. While many would have seen only impasse, Beckwith discovered inspiration, turning her search for the subtle pulse of existence into a series of […]

David Kaplan, Untitled (Man in Black Hat), Digitally altered detail   Workshop: Digital Dilemmas: Basic Photo Editing Smartphone Session: Wednesday, April 27, 5:00 – 6:30pm at the Artists Archives. REGISTER FOR SMARPHONE SESSION Desktop/Laptop Session: Saturday, April 30, 1:00 – 2:30pm at the Artists Archives REGISTER FOR DESKTOP/LAPTOP SESSION Limit: Limit of 10 per workshop. […]

David Kaplan, Untitled (Woman in Black Hat), Digitally altered detail   Workshop: Digital Dilemmas: Basic Photo Editing Smartphone Session: Wednesday, April 27, 5:00 – 6:30pm at the Artists Archives REGISTER FOR SMARTPHONE SESSION Desktop/Laptop Session: Saturday, April 30, 1:00 – 2:30pm at the Artists Archives REGISTER FOR DESKTOP/LAPTOP SESSION Limit/Registration: Limit of 10 per workshop. Registration […]

https://youtu.be/JWL0IAlS4Ws   The transformation of Tremont has been swift and profound. Where once shuttered homes and dilapidated store fronts clung to life, now art galleries, chic restaurants, and luxury apartments crowd the narrow streets.  But before there were high-rises, there were artists – a bold creative class who saw the potential in the aging west […]

https://youtu.be/XWyUJOZd2kA   Moderator: Tizziana Baldenebro (Executive Director- SPACES) Program Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (moCa), 11400 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 Event Cost: Free To attend the program, register on Eventbrite.   This summer, the region will be awash in art as the CAN Triennial and FRONT International make their long-awaited return. Cleveland alone […]

UPDATE! 8/2/2022: Due to illness, Artist Derek Walker will be unable to participate in the CAN Artist/Curator Walk & Talk on Wednesday, August 3rd. CAN Triennial artist Gary R. Williams has kindly offered to join us in his stead. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at 5:30pm!   Contemporary curation could use a shake-up. […]

https://youtu.be/gy2XJG9NFeA   According to the CDC, an estimated 26% of Americans experience some form of disability, with Women and People of Color being affected at rates much higher than their peers. Inclusion and accessibility are everyone’s responsibility, and the arts community can be the vanguard of social change.   On Wednesday, October 12th, 7:00 – […]

Imperfect Film Still   The Artists Archives of the Western Reserved is thrilled to have ReelAbilities Cleveland as a community partner of the W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability exhibition! On Wednesday, October 26, W/O Limits exhibiting artist Meg Matko and curator Megan Alves will be participating as panelists for the Disabilities, Films, Acting […]

  As part of the W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability exhibition, the Artists Archives will host a puppet making workshop led by exhibiting artist Nate Puppets with facilitation by Clinical Social Worker Chris Richards-Pagel, BFA, MSW, APSW. These small group events are designed for people experiencing disabilities, including people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, […]

  As part of the W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability exhibition, the Artists Archives will host a puppet making workshop led by exhibiting artist Nate Puppets with facilitation by Clinical Social Worker Chris Richards-Pagel, BFA, MSW, APSW. These small group events are designed for people experiencing disabilities, including people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, to build positive […]

Portrait of Rebecca Kaler by Jef Janis, Painting: Kaler, Incoming, Acrylic on canvas   When the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve adds a new artist to their permanent collection, they offer the artist either a solo or dual exhibition. Beginning November 17th, the AAWR will feature the work of Rebecca Kaler in Fallout, an […]

  In 2006, the art world was rocked by the double homicide of sculptor John Jackson and photographer Masumi Hayashi in the building where they lived and kept studios on the West Side of Cleveland. While nearly two decades later the tragedy of their deaths still looms large, what truly endures of an artist is […]

Joseph O'Sickey, Self Portrait Among Paints and Brushes, Watercolor & ink on paper, Collection of the AAWR   To accompany their satellite exhibition The Lens of Joseph O’Sickey at Judson Manor, the Artists Archives will host an in-person screening of the PBS Western Reserve documentary, Joseph O’Sickey: The Art of Life on Wednesday March 1st […]

https://youtu.be/deyALg1__xI   Location: In-person at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland OH 44102   NFTs have been getting a lot of attention as of late. Between the promotional antics of politicians and the volatility of cryptocurrency, there’s been a tidal wave of misinformation. But just what is an NFT? […]

  Dates: Saturday, April 15th & Sunday, April 16th 1:00 – 4:00pm Location: In-person at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44106   As part of their ongoing Art & Technology programming series, the Artists Archives will host the Fab Cab, a portable makers space that will park […]

Dates: Saturday, April 15th & Sunday, April 16th 1:00 – 4:00pm Location: In-person at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44106   As part of their ongoing Art & Technology programming series, the Artists Archives will host the Fab Cab, a portable makers space that will park in […]

https://youtu.be/X1e3JAV4AAM   Only a few years ago, art created by computers sounded like science-fiction. Now, all it takes is a scroll on social media to encounter this latest art world phenomenon. But how does artificial intelligence create art in the first place? And where do traditional artists fit into the equation?   On Saturday, April […]

Annual Meeting 2022 - Photo by Stuart Pearl The Annual Meeting of the Members of the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve will be held in the AAWR Gallery Friday May 5, 2023, from 5 – 6:30pm.   All AAWR members in good standing are welcome to attend or participate via proxy vote. Unsure of […]

Location: Virtual To attend the free program, REGISTER ON ZOOM   Printmaking has always been based on technology and innovation. From the advent of woodcut prints in Imperial China, to the revolution of stone lithography and the speed of digital reproduction, artists have continued to push the boundaries of this historic medium.   But how […]