2025 Member’s Exhibition

July 17 – Sept. 20, 2025

• Opening Reception: Thursday, July 17, 5:30 – 8:00pm
• Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: Saturday, Sept. 20th 2:00 – 4:00pm

Exhibition: 2025 Annual Members Exhibition

Artists: Open to all AAWR Members in Good Standing

Show Dates: July 17 – Sept. 20, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, July 17, 5:30 – 8:00pm

Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: Saturday September 20, 2 – 4:00pm

Join the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) in its Annual Members Exhibition, a show which celebrates the breadth and depth of Northeast Ohio’s artistic talent.

In addition to the 100+ artists archived in the museum’s permanent collection, the Artists Archives is comprised of hundreds of member artists who form the backbone of the organization. This yearly exhibition accepts one piece from each active member in any medium including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, assemblage, digital art, fine jewelry and textiles. While in past years the show’s popularity required that entries were limited to 24 inches in any direction, the size limitations have been expanded to include works up to 30 x 40”.

Each piece provides a glimpse into the inner lives of their creators. Viewed as a collective, the works become a mosaic – a whole greater than the sum of its parts which captures the experience of living in our region through the eyes – and hands – of dozens of artists.

Visitors may nominate their favorite work for a People’s Choice Award until the end of the exhibition, when the four artists with the most votes will receive awards and cash prizes.

The show will be celebrated with an in-person opening reception on Thursday , July 17, 5:30 – 8:00pm.

A Closing Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20th 2:00 – 4:00pm, at which time, the winners of the People’s Choice Awards will be announced.

2025 Members Exhibition Call for Entry:

Exhibiting artists must be current members of the Artists Archives through June 1st, 2025.

To check your membership status or to renew, call our office 216. 721.9020, or renew online

Not a member yet? Become a member or call 216. 721.9020 to speak to our staff!

 Schedule for Exhibiting Artists:

• Drop-Off Dates:
  • June 17- 20, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • June 21, 2025, noon – 4:00 pm
• Show Dates: July 17 – September 20, 2025
  • Opening Reception: Thursday, July 17, 5:30 – 8:00pm
  • Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: Saturday, Sept. 20th 2:00 – 4:00pm. Open to the public. Exhibiting artists may pick up their work following the reception.
• Pick–Up Dates:
  • Saturday, Sept. 20th, following the Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony at 4:00pm
  • Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Friday, Sept 26, 10:00am – 4:00pm