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November 2012
Art Interprets Alzheimer’s Opens at Progressive Insurance
The Art of Giving: Progressive Insurance Opening Reception November 8, 2012 Noon – 2 p.m. We’re spotlighting the Alzheimer’s Association by featuring a stunning two-person art exhibition called, “Art Interprets Alzheimer’s.”Each year, Corporate Art and the Progressive Insurance Foundation proudly host a special collaborative initiative called The Art of Giving. This program celebrates art and the spirit of giving by presenting a curated exhibition that focuses on a particular health and human services organization.This year we’ve chosen the Alzheimer’s Association as our featured organization and…
Find out more »January 2013
Remembrances: The Art of Joseph McCullough
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is proud to announce Remembrances: The Art of Joseph McCullough, a retrospective exhibition of the work of the influential educator and painter. The public is invited to attend this free art exhibition and the opening reception which will be on Friday, January 18, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Remembrances will be on display through February 15, 2013. Joseph McCullough, an Archived Artist with AAWR since 2002, passed away on November 17,…
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January 2014
September 2014
The New Now 2014
The New Now is an exhibition of artists living in the counties of the Western Reserve that surround Cleveland. This is an all media competition juried by Chief Curator of the Akron Art Museum, Janice Driesbach. Driesbach has published and lectured extensively on the art of the 20th century. Out of 16 artists and 356 images submitted she has chosen 77 works of art from 69 artists. Works submitted in the painting category were predominantly the strongest, with accepted artists…
Find out more »Valley Art Center – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
Chagrin Falls, OH
Find out more »The Three Amigos: A Painterly Tribute to Ron Joranko
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) announces an exciting upcoming new exhibition, The Three Amigos: A Painterly Tribute to Ron Joranko, which will be on display at the Artists Archives' gallery from September 18 through October 24, 2014. The public is invited to attend the free art exhibition as well as the opening reception which will be on Thursday, September 18th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Ron Joranko (1935 – 2008) left his career as a tax accountant…
Find out more »February 2015
Lake Erie College – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
Painesville, OH
Find out more »March 2015
Collecting Art: State of the Art Market
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) announces Collecting Art: State of the Art Market with Antiques Roadshow and History Detectives celebrity, Wes Cowan. Cleveland, OH – The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is excited to announce Collecting Art: State of the Art Market, one of the many gallery talks in the Artists Archives new Collecting Art series. This talk will take place Saturday, March 7, 1- 3 p.m. Wes Cowan, Antiques Roadshow and History Detectives celebrity, will…
Find out more »Majority Rising
The Artists Archives presents Majority Rising in celebration of National Women’s Month. Majority Rising is only one of many shows being held in area galleries to celebrate. The opening reception will take place at the Artists Archives on Thursday, March 12 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Majority Rising will run in the AAWR gallery through Saturday, May 2. This exhibition is curated by figurative painter, Judy Takács, who is also included in the show. This show is a reflection of…
Find out more »Hawken School – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
Gates Mills, OH
Find out more »June 2015
Ames Family Hospice House – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
Ames Family Hospice House Westlake, OH
Find out more »September 2015
Photo Now 2015
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve presents Photo Now formerly known as the Western Reserve Open Photography Competition, at Tri-C Gallery East located at 4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, Ohio 44122. The opening reception will take place on Tuesday, September 8th from 6 – 8 p.m. Herbert Ascherman, AAWR President of the Board, Sponsor of the Directors Award, and the Creator of the first Western Reserve Open Photography Competition that took place in 2013 is excited about this years’…
Find out more »October 2015
Collecting Photography with Barbara Tannenbaum
Join the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve at 1834 East 123rd St. as we continue our Collecting Art series. “Collecting Photography” will be presented by Barbara Tannenbaum, Curator of Photography from the Cleveland Museum of Art on Saturday, October 3rd at 1:00pm. Barbara Tannenbaum presents a primer for beginning collectors. Her talk will explore the reasons why individuals collect and she will present opportunities and strategies for collecting photography locally and nationally. Ms. Tannenbaum was Chief Curator for the…
Find out more »Marketing and Promotions for the Individual Artist by Josh Usmani
This talk is to help local, emerging artists and young art professionals in their efforts to promote their news and events to local and regional media outlets. However, the lecture is open to anyone interested in learning more about how to promote their efforts through local media outlets. In this presentation, Usmani will discuss press releases, deadlines, different media outlets (traditional vs. digital), networking and more. By the end of the presentation, participants will learn what to send, who to…
Find out more »Collecting International Art with Meg Harris
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present Collecting International Art with Meg Harris of Harris Stanton Gallery. Ms. Harris will lead us through the process of buying International art - where to buy International art, what to buy and issues one might encounter. Her discussion may offer insight to regional artists as they pursue their own global endeavors. Meg's interest in international art began with studying art history at Old Trail School, followed by a course…
Find out more »November 2015
Watershed, an exhibition of Archived Artists and their pupils. Curated by William Martin Jean
This show examines the influence of three local teachers and accomplished artists, W. M. Jean, Ruth Bercaw and Tom Roese and a selection of their pupils, who became noted artists in their own right, Susan Lowe, Derek Hess, Ken Nevadomi, Dexter Davis, George Kozmon, Glen Ratusnik and Nick Taylor. Under the guidance of teachers there may have been a turning point, a “watershed moment” when the world of art opened up to the student. These moments are difficult to pin…
Find out more »December 2015
Estate Planning for Artists
Jaclyn Vary and Steven Day, from the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, will provided basic information on estate planning and charitable planning to help artists and collectors plan for the future and prepare their legacies. Click here to see the Estate and Charitable Planning Powerpoint presentation (PDF) Jaclyn M. Vary is an associate at Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond, P.L.L. Jaclyn counsels individuals, families and businesses primarily in the areas of estate planning and administration, corporate…
Find out more »January 2016
Annual Members Show
An annual juried exhibition of the works of our Artist Members. Juried by Anna Arnold, Director of Wasmer Gallery, Ursuline College Opening Reception on Friday, Jan 15th 5:30-8:00pm
Find out more »Jennie Jones
An exhibition of Jennie Jones, one of our Archived Artists, at Judson Park
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Make it Last
Two ICA Art Conservation experts will give an overview of artists’ materials and their properties. Click to register for this FREE program
Find out more »February 2016
Hand In Hand
HAND IN HAND - Artists, Collectors and Conservators Working Together by Jamye Jamison, Paper Conservator Case studies: As a multi-disciplinary regional conservation center, ICA Art Conservation has developed a specialty in contemporary art. This talk will highlight three projects that were recently completed by the ICA and the various ways in which conservators approached working with contemporary objects. Two of the projects were strictly works on paper, while the third was a composite sculpture with a paper component. Each case…
Find out more »March 2016
Reinvention
REINVENTION documents the story of 5 artists who reinvented themselves and their work in order to overcome limitations forced on them because of traumatic injury, aging or disease. The acceptance, adaptation and evolution that each underwent as part of the crisis process resulted in the production of powerful, original bodies of work in divergent directions. Bissett, Klausman and Bercaw turned away from making sculpture to working on paper. Bissett suffered from nerve damage which made it impossible to continue her…
Find out more »Copyrights and Trademarks
Artists are increasingly finding themselves navigating through the complex issue of copyrights. The internet has become a useful tool for artists to market themselves and share information with the world. As images become more easily accessible, artists must have a clear understanding of their own intellectual property rights as well as when it is legally permissible to use the images made by others freely. Michael Vary will give us a better understanding of Intellectual Property laws as he discusses copyrights and…
Find out more »AAWR is proud to become Community Partners with CIFF 40! Please join us in screening our partner film “Dough”
CIFF recaps, “Nat is a Jewish baker desperately trying to save his family business. All his customers are moving or dying, and a ruthless developer wants to buy him out. Ayyash is a young Muslim immigrant trying to remove himself and his mother from poverty. He is looking for a cover job—something to legitimize the sudden big money he hopes to make working for a local drug supplier. When Nat's apprentice leaves him, Ayyash gets the position. Soon he is…
Find out more »April 2016
Terry Klausman Studio Tour
Saturday, April 9th kicks off our Studio Tour series as we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the artistic processes of the artists exhibiting in the Artist Archives’ show “Reinvention”. Reinvention documents the stories of five artists who reinvented themselves and their work in order to overcome limitations forced on them because of traumatic injury, aging or disease. The acceptance, adaptation and growth that each underwent as part of the crisis process resulted in the production of powerful, original bodies of…
Find out more »Ruth Bercaw Studio Tour
Week two of our Studio Tours program gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the artistic processes of the artists exhibiting in the Artist Archives’ show “Reinvention”. Reinvention documents the stories of five artists who reinvented themselves and their work in order to overcome limitations forced on them because of traumatic injury, aging or disease. The acceptance, adaptation and growth that each underwent as part of the crisis process resulted in the production of powerful, original bodies of work in divergent…
Find out more »Kim Bissett Studio Tour
Nerve damage made it impossible for Kim Bissett to continue with her work in bronze and cast stone. She began constructing drawings instead where she applied what she knew of three dimensional space to her new, two dimensional medium. She states, “I learned how to compress space, set perimeters, understand figure/ground relationships, manipulate illusory space, and communicate weight and gravity.” What culminated are large, very sculptural compositions in mixed media paper relief. Kim Bissett’s studio is located in the Heller…
Find out more »Anthony Eterovich Pop-Up Show
Listen to The Sound of Applause show about Anthony Eterovich
Find out more »Oral History Project with Filmmaker Ted Sikora
With support from a grant through CAC, the Artists Archives has commissioned Independent filmmaker, Ted Sikora to create documentaries featuring some of our archived artists. Join us for a sneak peek at the Archives' Oral History Project and Ted's short documentary on Cleveland artist, Augusto Bordelois! Ted will also discuss his approach to filmmaking and be available for a question and answer session. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are FREE, but please register here.
Find out more »Andrew Reach Studio Tour
Our last week of our Studio Tour series gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the artistic processes of the artists exhibiting in the Artist Archives’ show “Reinvention”. Reinvention documents the stories of five artists who reinvented themselves and their work in order to overcome limitations forced on them because of traumatic injury, aging or disease. The acceptance, adaptation and growth that each underwent as part of the crisis process resulted in the production of powerful, original bodies of work in…
Find out more »May 2016
AAWR Annual Members Meeting
WROPC opening 2014 photo courtesy of Stuart Pearl Please join us after our Annual Meeting as we honor Board President Herb Ascherman Jr. for his years of contributions to the Artists Archives AAWR Annual members meeting Friday May 6, 5:30 – 7:00 pm Party for Herb. 7:00 – 8:00pm
Find out more »No Art Left Behind
Tickets are on sale now for the AAWR's big fund raiser event!
Sunday, May 15th, 4:00 - 7:00pm
A $300 ticket includes entrance for two and one lottery ticket.
Throughout the evening, tickets are drawn randomly and the ticket holder chooses a piece of original art to keep as their very own! Every ticket holder gets a piece of art!
Ceramics Invitational Exhibition
The Artists Archive of the Western Reserve is proud to present its Ceramics Invitational Exhibition, a showing of the vibrant work of local ceramic artists. Curated by Mary Urbas, this exhibition highlights the exceptional clay community of Northeast Ohio, bringing to the forefront their unique and diverse vision of this primordial medium. The show’s ample roll call features pieces from 17 regional artists including Jeffrey Allen, Tracy Ameen, Diana Bjel, Susan Gallagher, Yumiko Goto, Michael W. High, Eva Kwong, James…
Find out more »June 2016
Ceramics in Action
CERAMICS IN ACTION with Julie Hanus, Senior Editor of American Craft Magazine Join us Saturday, June 4th from 2-4pm at the Beachwood Branch Library for a conversation about ceramic artists who are leading the way – combining their studio practice with social, environmental, and political action. RSVP on Evenbrite
Find out more »Out of the Archives
Running in conjunction with the Art Interprets Alzheimer's exhibition at the Beachwood Community Center, Out of the Archives features the work from the permanent AAWR collection of Archived Artists. Urban landscapes by Anthony Eterovich and Moses Pearl, and portraiture in a variety of mediums by Sid Rheuban, Shirley Campbell, Kestutis Kizecivius, Paul-Henri Bourguignon, David Kaplan and Marilyn Szalay as well as prints and paintings of the fantastic figures by Marvin Jones will grace the walls of the center until August.…
Find out more »Beachwood Community Center – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is proud to announce the arrival of its signature Art Interprets Alzheimer’s exhibition at the Beachwood Community Center. The public is invited to attend the free art exhibition and the opening reception which will be on Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 1 pm to 2:30 pm. Art Interprets Alzheimer’s will run through July 13, 2016. Regular community center hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. A special program…
Find out more »Beachwood Community Center – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s Panel Discussion
Held in conjunction with the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve signature Art Interprets Alzheimer's Exhibition, this fascinating event features three prominent and diverse speakers all of which have unique relationship to Alzheimer's and its effects. FREE and open to the public. GARY LANDRETH, Ph.D. is professor of Neurosciences and Neurology Director of the Landreth Lab, a Alzheimer’s Research Laboratory at Case Western University that investigates the biological basis of Alzheimer’s and its translation into new therapeutics possibilities. CYNTHIA DAVENPORT,…
Find out more »July 2016
Paul-Henri Bourguignon: Citizen of the World
The Artists Archive of the Western Reserve is proud to present its exhibition Paul-Henri Bourguignon: Citizen of the World, a showing of the globally-minded works of world renowned modernist and art historical magnate, Paul-Henri Bourguignon. With rich golden hues, bold plains and unapologetic brush strokes, Bourguignon opens a window to a world where all places, no matter how distant, seem magically familiar and all faces glow with the nobility of the human spirit. A long-time resident of Columbus, Paul-Henri chose…
Find out more »August 2016
The Woman Behind the Artist – The Many Lives of Erika Bourguignon
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to announce its program: The Woman Behind the Artist - The Many Lives of Erika Bourguignon a presentation by Irene Shaland. An internationally-published art and travel writer Irene Shaland invites you to voyage through time and space to uncover the different lives of an extraordinary woman, Erika Bourguignon, the life-long companion of the talented visual artist Paul-Henri Bourguignon. The journey will take us first to Vienna at the beginning of the 20th century where Erika…
Find out more »September 2016
Nature as Muse
The satellite exhibition, Nature as Muse, will be held at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens beginning on September 3rd. A delightful sampling of loaned work from select Archived Artists and pieces from the Archives permanent collection, the Nature as Muse show features images with themes of plants and flowers, ranging in representation from delicate and traditional to bold and modern. Regional artists displayed in the show include Barbara Gillette, Lee Heinen, Gloria Plevin, Bess Rodriguez Richard and Newson H. (Bucky) Shewitz. …
Find out more »NEWNOW™
Beginning on September 6th, the NEWNOW™ 2016 will be on view at Cuyahoga Community College’s East Gallery. This regional juried exhibition features the work of 55 artists in a variety of media representing the “Best of the Western Reserve.” Conceived of in 2014, this year’s NEWNOW™ competition includes 73 pieces chosen by judge Michael J. Beam from a pool of over 450 highly competitive entries. Beam, Curator of Exhibitions & Collections at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, described…
Find out more »First Responders: As We See Them, As They Are
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present its exhibition First Responders: As We See Them, As They Are, a collection of photographic portraits by Herbert Ascherman Jr. featuring Emergency Responder personnel personnel from the Greater Cleveland Area. When our routine is shattered by emergency, we dial 911 and trust that someone will answer the call. That help is on the way. Whether we see those who arrive simply as heroes or as something more complicated, one…
Find out more »October 2016
Studio Tour with Archived Artist Pat Parker
As part of our 20th Anniversary Founder’s Exhibition, the Artists Archives is hosting private studio tours of Founder David E. Davis’ studio and a selection of the other early supporting artists. The series begins with an intimate look at Pat Zinsmeister Parker’s studio adjacent to her private residence in Canton, Ohio on Saturday, October 8th from 1:00-2:30pm. Patricia Zinsmeister Parker's career spans four decades, and her work is best described as narrative abstract expressionism. Her painting methodology is based on…
Find out more »Progressive Art Collection Tour
Felice Varini, “Twelve Disks Over Sixteen Hallowed Halves and Four Quarters,” Acrylic Paint on Self-Adhesive Foil. The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to host a private tour of the Progressive Art Collection to be held on Friday, October 14th from 2:00-4:00pm. The tour is to take place at Progressive Headquarters (Campus I) located in Mayfield Village and will present viewers with a rare opportunity to see Progressive’s world-class, museum quality contemporary art collection. Started in 1974 with…
Find out more »Professional Practices Series – Art Criticism for Artists with Dottie Shinn
As part of its Professional Practices Series, The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to host a presentation by Dottie Shinn, the Akron Beacon Journal's long-time art critic on Saturday, October 22nd from 1:00-3:00pm. Dottie will share her fascinating experiences working as a professional critic as well as offer up her advice to artists on inspiring favorable reviews. The “Professional Practices for Artists” series is designed to impart valuable information to help artists of all ages navigate the…
Find out more »Studio Tour with Archived Artist William Martin Jean
As part of our 20th Anniversary Founder’s Exhibition, the Artists Archives is hosting private studio tours of Founder David E. Davis’ studio and a selection of the other early supporting artists. The series continues with an intimate look at William Martin Jean’s studio in the Tower Press Building in Cleveland on Saturday, October 29th from 1:00-2:30pm. Widely acclaimed for his elegant systems-based art, William Martin Jean creates paintings that combine rational, intellectual experience with personal, intuited feeling. Jean’s paintings and…
Find out more »November 2016
20th Anniversary Founder’s Exhibition
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present its 20th Anniversary Founder’s Exhibition, a group show featuring the art of founder David E. Davis and the other 8 pioneering Archived Artists: Shirley Aley Campbell, David A. Haberman, William Martin Jean, Robert Jergens, Patricia Zinsmeister Parker, Phyllis Seltzer, Phyllis Lester Sloane and Randall Tiedman. The Artists Archives was founded in 1996 by Bernice and David E. Davis to preserve representative bodies of…
Find out more »Oral Histories Project Premiere
As part of the 20th Anniversary Founder’s Exhibition, we will be premiering our Oral Histories Documentary Film Project which consists of short documentaries created by Akron independent film maker Ted Sikora and noted Cleveland photographer Chuck Mintz. These histories, each running approximately 4 minutes, artfully document the lives and careers of 11 Archived Artists (including 3 original Archived Artists), detailing their personal aesthetic, approach to art creation, influences of teachers and mentors, exhibition history, and relationships with other notable area…
Find out more »Women of the Western Reserve
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present its exhibition The Women of the Western Reserve, featuring the work of Archived Artists Ruth Bercaw, Lee Heinen, Phyllis Seltzer & Member Artist Marti Higgins. In honor of Women’s History Month, an Artists' Reception will be held on Thursday, March 23rd from 6:00-7:30pm. The show is currently displayed in Cleveland’s AECOM Building (Formerly the Penton Media Building) and will be on view until June 1st, 2017. The…
Find out more »December 2016
Holiday Treats
Tis the Season! For our Annual Holiday Treats exhibition in the A.A.W.R. Entrance Gallery. All works on view will be by Member Artists, deliciously petite (under 16" x 24" inches) and AVAILABLE FOR SALE for your Holiday shopping! All pieces will have bite-size prices as well- under $500. Now that’s a tasty treat! The exhibition will run from December 1st through December 22nd, 2016.
Find out more »Studio Tour of Founding Artist David E. Davis’ Studio
As part of our 20th Anniversary Founder’s Exhibition, the Artists Archives in partnership with the Davis Sculpture Foundation is hosting private tours of AAWR & Sculpture Center Founder David E. Davis’ studio on Saturday, December 3rd. 1:00-2:30pm. One of the region’s most celebrated artists and the recipient of the 1980 Cleveland Arts Prize, Davis has been described as a “high modernist… keeping faith with ideas of beauty, aesthetics, and timeless universal content.” He spent nearly forty years creating a large,…
Find out more »Get to Know the Archives!
Annual Holiday Party for Artists Archives Members! Our way of saying "Thank You" for being part of our creative community. Come join us for refreshments, cheer and a very special behind-the-scenes tour of the Artists Archives. The event also marks the opening of our festive Holiday Treats exhibition in the A.A.W.R. Entrance Gallery. All works on view will be by Member Artists, deliciously petite (under 16" x 24" inches) and AVAILABLE FOR SALE for your Holiday shopping! Come out for what is sure to be a…
Find out more »January 2017
A Curve of Color: Art and Fashion of Samuel Butnik and Bonnie Cashin
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve in collaboration with American Greetings and the Western Reserve Historical Society is proud to present the exhibition A Curve of Color: Art and Fashion, of Samuel Butnik and Bonnie Cashin, to be held at American Greeting’s Gallery W from January 5th – February 23rd, 2017. The event will be celebrated with an opening reception on Thursday, January 12th, 2017. 5:00 – 7:00pm. Gallery W. American Greetings Creative Studios. Crocker Park. One American Boulevard,…
Find out more »The Electrostatic Man: The Art of Miller Horns
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present its exhibition The Electrostatic Man: The Art of Miller Horns, Miller’s inaugural show as an Archived Artist. The event will be celebrated with a campus-wide opening on Friday, January 27th, 2017. 5:30 – 8:00pm held in conjunction with the Sculpture Center and David E. Davis Studios. Miller Horns (1948 – 2012), an Akron artist and community activist, is known for his innovative, autobiographic prints created with a combination…
Find out more »February 2017
Trees, Trees, Trees!
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present its satellite show, Trees, Trees, Trees! which will be held at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens beginning on February 11th. The exhibition is a delightful sampling of pieces from the Archives’ permanent collection and loaned work from select Member and Archived Artists. Trees, Trees, Trees! features images of arboreal splendor ranging in representation from delicate and traditional to bold and modern. Regional artists displayed in the show include Archived Artists…
Find out more »Business of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas – Week 1
NEW for 2017! ART BITES- Nutrition for the Creative Mind. A series of three ongoing programs (Professional Practices, Collecting Art Talks and Artist Studio Tours) that offer information for artists and like-minded individuals. As part of our new 2017 ART BITES series of Professional Practices for Artists, we are proud to present Business of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas. This 6-week class is designed as a first-step towards helping the developing artist make a successful transition from creating…
Find out more »Collecting African American Art with David Lusenhop
As part of The Electrostatic Man: The Art of Miller Horns exhibition and Black History Month, AAWR will host a Collecting Art Talk: Collecting African American Art with David Lusenhop on Saturday, February 18th, 2017. 1:00-3:00pm at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. The Collecting Art Talks are part of our new 2017 Art Bites programing, and are designed to stimulate the local economy by pulling together artists, art collectors both new & experienced, curators, art historians, art dealers…
Find out more »March 2017
Business of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas – Week 2
NEW for 2017! ART BITES- Nutrition for the Creative Mind. A series of three ongoing programs (Professional Practices, Collecting Art Talks and Artist Studio Tours) that offer information for artists and like-minded individuals. As part of our new 2017 ART BITES series of Professional Practices for Artists, we are proud to present Business of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas. This 6-week class is designed as a first-step towards helping the developing artist make a successful transition from creating…
Find out more »Women of the Western Reserve Artists’ Reception
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present its exhibition The Women of the Western Reserve, featuring the work of Archived Artists Ruth Bercaw, Lee Heinen, Phyllis Seltzer & Member Artist Marti Higgins. In honor of Women’s History Month, an Artists' Reception will be held on Thursday, March 23rd from 6:00-7:30pm. The show is currently displayed in Cleveland’s AECOM Building (Formerly the Penton Media Building) and will be on view until June 1st, 2017. The reception…
Find out more »Annual Members’ Exhibition 2017
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present its Annual Members’ Exhibition 2017 featuring the multi-media work of Members of the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. The event will be celebrated with an Opening Reception on Thursday, March 30th, 2017. 5:30 – 8:00pm. A Closing Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 5th 6:30 – 8:00pm directly following the Annual Members’ Meeting, which will be held from 5:30 – 6:30pm. AAWR’s Annual…
Find out more »Cleveland International Film Festival Community Partnership
The Archives is honored to once again support the Cleveland International Film Festival by becoming Community Partners for 2017. This year's film, chosen by the Artists Archives, is 24x36: A Movie About Movie Posters directed by Kevin Burke. The film will be played Thursday, March 30th (9:30pm) at the Cinematheque as well as Friday, April 7th (9:50pm) and Sunday, April 9th (4:45pm) at Tower City Cinemas. ENTER PROMO CODE "AAWR" AT CHECK OUT FOR DISCOUNTED TIX! For full festival schedule and details,…
Find out more »April 2017
Cleveland International Film Festival Community Partnership
The Archives is honored to once again support the Cleveland International Film Festival by becoming Community Partners for 2017. This year’s film, chosen by the Artists Archives, is 24×36: A Movie About Movie Posters directed by Kevin Burke. The film will be played Thursday, March 30th (9:30pm) at the Cinematheque as well as Friday, April 7th (9:50pm) and Sunday, April 9th (4:45pm) at Tower City Cinemas. ENTER PROMO CODE “AAWR” AT CHECK OUT FOR DISCOUNTED TIX! For full festival schedule and details,…
Find out more »Cleveland International Film Festival Community Partnership
The Archives is honored to once again support the Cleveland International Film Festival by becoming Community Partners for 2017. This year’s film, chosen by the Artists Archives, is 24×36: A Movie About Movie Posters directed by Kevin Burke. The film will be played Thursday, March 30th (9:30pm) at the Cinematheque as well as Friday, April 7th (9:50pm) and Sunday, April 9th (4:45pm) at Tower City Cinemas. ENTER PROMO CODE “AAWR” AT CHECK OUT FOR DISCOUNTED TIX! For full festival schedule and details,…
Find out more »Business of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas – Week 3
WEEK 3 AND WEEK 4 ARE AT CAPACITY. We apologize for the inconvenience! Due to popular demand, we intend to offer this module again on a date to be announced. Please email info@artistsarchives.org to be placed on the waiting list or call our offices at 216-721-9020. Thank you for your interest! ****** NEW for 2017! ART BITES- Nutrition for the Creative Mind. A series of three ongoing programs (Professional Practices, Collecting Art Talks and Artist Studio Tours) that offer information for…
Find out more »Fearless: The Photographic Legacy of Jennie Jones
Herbert Ascherman Jr., Jennie Jones, Gelatin Silver Print Fearless: The Photographic Legacy of Jennie Jones, a Legacy Fundraising Event Please join the AAWR Legacy Society in honoring the lifetime achievement of our special guest, Fearless Photographer, Jennie Jones. The event will be held at a 1927 Mead & Hamilton style private residence in Cleveland Heights on the evening of Saturday, April 22nd, 2017. 6:00-8:00pm. The $100 per person admission includes wine, signature cocktail and hors d'oevres. A copy of the Archives Speaks, the definitive information…
Find out more »Business of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas – Week 4
WEEK 3 AND WEEK 4 ARE AT CAPACITY. We apologize for the inconvenience! Due to popular demand, we intend to offer this module again on a date to be announced. Please email info@artistsarchives.org to be placed on the waiting list or call our offices at 216-721-9020. Thank you for your interest! ***** NEW for 2017! ART BITES- Nutrition for the Creative Mind. A series of three ongoing programs (Professional Practices, Collecting Art Talks and Artist Studio Tours) that offer information for…
Find out more »May 2017
Current Exhibition: NewCelle +1
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is pleased to announce its Summer exhibition NewCelle +1, featuring the collaborative drawings of Archived Artist Bea Mitchell, John Jackson, Ed Mieczkowski and Achala Wali. NewCelle formed as a group in the late 90’s with the purpose of “revitalizing drawing in the light of the new Millennium.” Lead by influential Op Artist Ed Mieczkowski what began as a communal experiment lasted over four years, producing work that developed “a new language…
Find out more »NewCell +1 Artist Reception
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is pleased to announce the opening of its Summer exhibition NewCelle +1, featuring the collaborative drawings of Archived Artist Bea Mitchell, John Jackson, Ed Mieczkowski and Achala Wali. The exhibition, NewCelle +1 opened on May 18th, 2017 and features both the communal works of NewCelle, as well as singular works by each artist, including framed and unframed works on paper and sculpture by John Jackson. An Artists’ Reception will be held…
Find out more »Collecting Outsider Art with Thomas Arlen Wagner
Title of Program: Collecting Outsider Art with Thomas Arlen Wagner Date: Saturday, May 27th, 2017. Time: 1:00-3:00pm. Cost: FREE, however, please click HERE to register via Eventbrite or call our offices 216.721.9020 Location: Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. 1834 East 123rd Street. Cleveland, OH 44106. Contact: 216.721.9020 or info@artistsarchives.org As part of the new 2017 ART BITES series of Collecting Art Talks, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present Collecting Outsider Art with Thomas…
Find out more »July 2017
WORD. palabra, ,كلمة字, Wort, mot, ワード, слово, parola
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is pleased to announce Word- an exhibit disposed/preferential to the subject/object of WORDS. The exhibition is inclusive of but not restricted to their use in media and or as an aesthetic vehicle for communication and expression. In other WORD(S) an exhibit exploring WORDS. This curated show will feature the diverse multi-media work of Ohio artists Liz Maugans, Janet Mikolajczyk, Clarissa Jakobsons, Shirley Ende-Saxe, Jon Keppel, Todd Leech, Maurice Sherman, and Archived…
Find out more »August 2017
Word Play with Laura Grace Weldon
As part of the current exhibition Word. and the new 2017 ART BITES series of Professional Practices for Artists programs, AAWR will present Word Play with Laura Grace Weldon on Saturday, August 12th. 1:00-3:00 pm at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. This small-group workshop will consist of a series of writing exercises, both solo and collaborative, designed to stretch participants into seeing language differently. Writers know what neuroscience now shows- certain uses of language have greater power…
Find out more »September 2017
Current Satellite Exhibition: PHOTONOW™ 2017
Exhibition Dates: September 7th, 2017 - October 12th, 2017 2017 Award Winners: Best Black & White: Michael Levy, Bob, 2016, Digital archival inkjet print Best Color: Joseph Polevoi, Clowning in Red, 2010, Kaleidoscopic digital print Juror's Choice: Stephanie Spyker, Cannon Beach Oregon, Fuji film, instax minifilm People's Choice Awards: Jacqueline Grimm, Riotous Color Marina Neyman, Driving in the Rain Gallery East Hours: Monday - Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Gallery closed Friday through Sunday. The Artists Archives…
Find out more »Current Exhibition: In the Details
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present its exhibition In the Details, a group, textile show curated by Lakeland Gallery Coordinator and independent curator, Mary Urbas. In the Details showcases the work of Libby Chaney, Juli Edberg, Sandy Miller, Jessica Pinsky, Gayle Pritchard, Susan Shie, Deborah Silver, Lilian Tyrrell, Archived Artist Evelyn Ward and Jennifer Whitten. This will be the second exhibition curated by Urbas for the Archives, and promises a wide range of subject…
Find out more »October 2017
PhotoNow 2017 Artists’ Talk and Reception
Stephanie Spyker, Cannon Beach Oregon, Fuji Film, Instax Minifilm, Winner of the PhotoNow 2017 Juror's Choice Award PhotoNow Artists’ Talk and Reception: Wednesday, October 4th. 6:00-8:30 pm. Talks will take place between 6:30 - 7:30 Location: Tri-C Gallery East located at 4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, Ohio 44122 Show Dates: 9/15/17 – 11/4/17 Gallery Hours: Monday - Thursday from 10:30am to 3:30pm. As part of it current satellite exhibition, PhotoNow 2017, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is…
Find out more »Quilting Today with Tracy Rieger
Susan Shie, Cradleboard: 10 of Potholders in the Kitchen Tarot, 60″ x 90″, Airbrush & AirPen art quilt As part of its upcoming textile invitational In the Details, and the new 2017 ART BITES series of Collecting Art Talks, AAWR will present Quilting Today with Tracy Rieger on Saturday, October 7th. 1:00-3:00 pm at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. In this 45-minute presentation, Rieger will explore the history of Art Quilts and the origins of the now…
Find out more »Business of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas – Week 5
Mary Urbas speaking at AAWR 2016 Ceramics Invitational, photo by Archived Artist Stuart Pearl NEW for 2017! ART BITES- Nutrition for the Creative Mind. A series of three ongoing programs (Professional Practices, Collecting Art Talks and Artist Studio Tours) that offer information for artists and like-minded individuals. As part of our new 2017 ART BITES series of Professional Practices for Artists, we are proud to present Business of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas. This 6-week class is designed…
Find out more »Targeted Internet Marketing for the Fine Artist with Augusto C. Bordelois
Augusto C. Bordelois, Wishing A New Tomorrow (Detail), Oil on Canvas ART BITES: Professional Practices Series – Targeted Internet Marketing for the Fine Artist with Augusto Bordelois, Wednesday, October 25th from 6:00 – 7:30pm. As part of our new 2017 ART BITES series of Professional Practices for Artists, we are proud to present Targeted Internet Marketing for the Fine Artist with Augusto C. Bordelois, Wednesday, October 25th from 6:00 – 7:30pm. Bordelois, who is represented by many…
Find out more »November 2017
Business of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas – Week 6
Mary Urbas speaking at AAWR 2016 Ceramics Invitational, photo by Archived Artist Stuart Pearl NEW for 2017! ART BITES- Nutrition for the Creative Mind. A series of three ongoing programs (Professional Practices, Collecting Art Talks and Artist Studio Tours) that offer information for artists and like-minded individuals. As part of our new 2017 ART BITES series of Professional Practices for Artists, we are proud to present Business of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas. This 6-week class is designed…
Find out more »Current Exhibition: Visual Emotions- The Way I Remember You
Show Dates: November 9, 2017 – January 13, 2018 ART BITES: Collecting Art Talks - Cuba: The Land, the People, the Arts – 60 years after Castro’s Revolution with Irene Shaland: Saturday, November 18th, 1:00 - 3:00pm The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present its exhibition Visual Emotions- The Way I Remember You, Augusto C. Bordelois’ inaugural solo show as an Archived Artist. Bordelois, a native of Havana, Cuba, is known for his sensual, narrative…
Find out more »Cuba: the Land, the People, the Arts – 60 years after Castro’s Revolution with Irene Shaland
Alex Shaland, The Malecon, Digital Print As part of its upcoming exhibition Visual Emotions- The Way I Remember You and the new 2017 ART BITES series of Collecting Art Talks, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present Cuba: The Land, the People, the Arts – 60 years after Castro’s Revolution with Irene Shaland, on Saturday, November 18th, 1 - 3pm Cuba defies conventional thinking: with half the land and people of the whole Caribbean, it…
Find out more »December 2017
Artists Studio Tour & Process Demo with Archived Artist Mindy Tousley
Mindy Tousley, Studio Still Life 3, Acrylic mono-print collage In conjunction with her exhibition, Round and Round, at the Shaker Historical Society's Lissauer Art Gallery (Show Dates: 11/3 - 1/4/18) AAWR Executive Director and Archived Artist Mindy Tousley will be hosting an Artist's Studio tour and process demo on Sat, Dec 2, 1-3pm. The tour is $10 per person. Please call the Shaker Historical Society, 216.921.1201, to RSVP! Spaces are limited!
Find out more »Current Satellite Exhibition: Altered Paradise: The Work of Barbara Gillette
ARTIST TALK RESCHEDULED: Friday, January 26th, 4:30pm, Kendal at Oberlin Title of Exhibition: Altered Paradise: The Work of Barbara Gillette Location of Exhibition: Kendal at Oberlin, 600 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, Ohio 44074 Show Dates: December 8th, 2017 – January 27th, 2018 The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is proud to announce its satellite exhibition, Altered Paradise: The Work of Barbara Gillette to be held at the gallery of Kendal at Oberlin, 600 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, Ohio…
Find out more »Holiday Treats 2017
Title of Exhibition: Holiday Treats Show Dates: December 8th, 2017 – January 13, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, December 8th, 6:00 – 8:00pm. Tis the Season! For our annual Holiday Treats exhibition in the Entrance Gallery of the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. All works on view will be by AAWR Member Artists, deliciously petite (under 24″ inches) and AVAILABLE FOR SALE for your Holiday shopping! All pieces will have bite-size prices as well- under $500. Now that’s a tasty…
Find out more »January 2018
Current Exhibition: Core Functions- Bette Drake and Marvin Jones
Title of Exhibition: Core Functions- Bette Drake and Marvin Jones Dates: January 19 – March 3, 2018 Campus Wide* Opening Reception: Friday January 19, 5:30 – 8:00pm Art Bites: Collecting Art Talks – February 10, 1:00 – 3:00pm Improves with Age, Collecting Fine Wine with Cris Drugan The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to open its 2018 exhibition schedule with Core Functions, an inaugural show for two new Archived Artists, ceramicist Bette Drake and painter and…
Find out more »February 2018
Improves with Age- Collecting Fine Wines with Cris Drugan
Image courtesy of Cris Drugan In celebration of Valentine’s Day and as part the ART BITES series of Collecting Art Talks, AAWR will present Improves with Age- Collecting Fine Wine with Cris Drugan on Saturday, February 10th, 1:00 -4:00pm at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. In this 45-minute presentation, Drugan will provide a delicious introduction to the world of fine wines. Attendees will learn about the fascinating factors that influence a wine’s unique taste, the differences…
Find out more »Art as an Economic and Civic Engagement Engine with Paul Biber and Joan Perch
As part of ART BITES series of Professional Practices programs, we are proud to present Art as an Economic and Civic Engagement Engine with Paul Biber and Joan Perch on Saturday, February 24th, 1:00 – 3:00pm at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve.* In this program, Paul Biber and Joan Perch will present an informal, 45 minute talk on the topic of art as a means of civil and economic engagement. Both Biber and Perch are committed…
Find out more »March 2018
2018 Annual Members Exhibition
2018 Annual Members Exhibition March 15th – May 4th, 2018 Opening Reception: Thursday, March 15th, 5:30 – 8:00pm Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: Friday, May 4th, 6:30 – 7:30pm following Annual Members’ Meeting, 5:00 – 6:00pm The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is proud to present its 2018 Annual Members Exhibition featuring the multi-media work of its Member Artists. The event will be celebrated with an Opening Reception on Thursday, March 15th, 5:30 – 8:00pm. A Closing…
Find out more »The Fledgling Collector with Susan Covey & Kathy Cameron
Hendrick, Goauche Harbor (Detail), Gouache on board, Collection of Susan Covey & Kathy Cameron As part of ART BITES series of Collecting Art Talks, the AAWR is proud to present The Fledgling Collector with Susan Covey & Kathy Cameron on Saturday, March 24th, 1:00 – 3:00pm at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. In this program, Susan Covey and Kathy Cameron will deliver an informal presentation on how to build a rewarding personal art collection on a limited…
Find out more »April 2018
Tangible Moments: The Legacy of Lee Heinen
Lee Heinen, Changing of the Guard, Oil on Canvas, 30" x 60", Collection of the artist The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve’s Legacy Society invites you to celebrate Tangible Moments: The Legacy of Lee Heinen on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 5:00 - 7:00pm at historic Moreland Courts, 13415 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120. This fundraiser will directly benefit the Legacy Society of the AAWR, which supports the continued conservation and maintenance of the Archives remarkable, growing, collection…
Find out more »Imagination Go! with Joseph Polevoi
Joseph Polevoi, Clowning in Red (Detail), 2010, Kaleidoscopic digital print, Winner of AAWR's PHOTONOW 2017's "Best Color" Image As part of ART BITES series of Professional Practices programs, we are proud to present Imagination- Go! with Joseph Polevoi on Wednesday, April 25th, 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. Join Joseph Polevoi as he explores the realms of imagination with a dazzling, 45-minute presentation of his signature kaleidoscopic photography. Rich with audience participation and joyous…
Find out more »May 2018
Current Pop-Up Exhibition: Marvin Smith: Renaissance Man
Marvin Smith, Amadou Diallo, 1994, Woodcut Dates: May 11th – May, 19th 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, May 11th, 6:00 – 9:00pm The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is proud to present the pop-up exhibition, Marvin Smith: Renaissance Man, a show and sale of the prints, ceramics, and other work by Archived Artist Marvin D. Smith. The event will be celebrated with an Opening Reception on Friday, May 11th, 6:00 – 9:00pm. Marvin Smith: Renaissance Man was conceptualized by…
Find out more »Artists Studio Tour- Shovel Works Building, 40th Street Artists
Shovel Works Building, Image Courtesy of Cleveland Landmarks Commission As part of ART BITES series of Artist Studio Tours, the AAWR is proud to present a tour of the Shovel Works Building & 40th Street Artists’ Studios on Saturday, May 12th, 1:00-3:00pm. The Shovel Works tour will be held in conjunction with AAWR’s satellite exhibition, City Artists at Work (CAAW), The History of an Art Community which will take place at the Mansfield Art Center in June. Artist studios…
Find out more »NewNow 2018 CALL FOR ENTRY
Augusto Bordelois, The Things I Do for You, Oil on Canvas, 60" x 48", Best of Show, NewNow 2016 NewNow2018: CALL FOR ENTRY: The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is pleased to announce a CALL FOR ENTRY for the NewNow 2018, Northeast Ohio’s premier biannual competitive art exhibition to be held September 13 - October 18, 2018. This multi-media juried exhibition will be judged by Steven Matijcio, the curator of the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center, one of…
Find out more »Exhibition: SZALAY/TAKÁCS SECRETS
Marilyn Szalay, Unforgiveble Silence, Charcoal and chalk on paper, Permanent Collection of the AAWR SZALAY/TAKÁCS SECRETS- Art is full of secrets…secret meanings, symbolism, struggles and statements. Some secrets go to the grave with the artist, leaving curators and art historians to spend centuries speculating and theorizing about the mysteries hanging on museum walls. And some living artists blog about the secrets they have hidden in their paintings, hoping someone will care about the painting enough to read the…
Find out more »June 2018
How to Make Friends & Influence Strangers- Social Media for the Artist with Judy Takács
Judy Takács, Judy, Judy, Judy (Detail), Oil As part of ART BITES series of Professional Practices programs, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is proud to present How to Make Friends and Influence Strangers- Social Media for the Artist with Archived Artist Judy Takács on Wednesday, June 6th, 6:00 – 8:00pm. Ten years ago, Judy Takács was a graphic designer mom with a 1986 BFA in Portrait Painting and Illustration from the Cleveland Institute of Art. …
Find out more »Satellite Exhibition: City Artists at Work, City Artists at Rest: A Final Retrospective 1997 – 2018
Location of Satellite Exhibition: Mansfield Art Center, 700 Marion Ave., Mansfield, Ohio 44906 Dates: June 23rd – July 22nd, 2018 Opening Reception: Sunday, June 24th, 3:00 – 5:00pm Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is pleased to partner with the Mansfield Art Center to present City Artists at Work, City Artists at Rest: A Final Retrospective 1997 – 2018. This satellite exhibition will be held at the Mansfield Art Center beginning with an opening reception on Sunday, June…
Find out more »AAWR Tour of the Mansfield Carousel Works
Before the City Artists At Work, City Artists at Rest opening reception at the Mansfield Art Center (Sunday, June 24, 3-5pm), please join us for a guided tour of the Mansfield Carousel Works from 1:30 - 2:30pm. The tour will be lead by carver Tim Gorka, who will explain how carousel figures are restored and created using a variety of traditional and modern carving techniques. The tour is FREE, however, please register to attend, either HERE on Eventbrite or by…
Find out more »Past Satellite Exhibition: Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
Dates: June 29th – Aug 26th, 2018 Location: Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH 45701 Gallery Hours: Tuesday- Sunday 12:00-5:00pm The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is proud to announce the arrival of its signature Art Interprets Alzheimer’s exhibition to the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, OH. The public is invited to attend the free art exhibition which will run through August 26th, 2018. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday- Sunday 12:00-5:00pm This…
Find out more »July 2018
Satellite Exhibition: Three Angles: A History of Cleveland Art
Exhibition Location: 78th Street Studios, 1300 West 78th Street, Cleveland OH 44102 The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) and ARTneo are proud to present Three Angles: A History of Cleveland Art, a three-part exhibition curated from their permanent collections for the inaugural year of the CAN triennial. Located in ARTneo’s gallery, Tregoning & Company’s south gallery, and Survival Kit, Three Angles features a historic look at the 20th century in Cleveland art featuring paintings, prints and drawings, and…
Find out more »GRAPHIC- the Counter Culture of Cartoons, Comics & Graphic Novels in Northeast Ohio
https://vimeo.com/281207725 Opening reception - Videography by Brad Masi with Blue Heron Productions Show Dates: July 19th – Sept 8th, 2018 Opening Reception: Thursday, July 19th, 5:30 – 8:00pm Accompanying Program: The History of Street Art with Roger Gastman and Bob Peck Date of Program: Saturday, August 18th, 1:00 – 4:00pm Location of Program: 78th Street Studios It is true. Most people in Northeast Ohio are excited for the arrival of FRONT International- and with good reason. This massive, multi-city…
Find out more »August 2018
The History of Street Art with Roger Gastman and Bob Peck
Title of Program: The History of Street Art with Roger Gastman and Bob Peck Date of Program: Saturday, August 18th, 1:00 – 3:00pm Location of Program: 78th Street Studios, 1300 West 78th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102. Lower "Ramp" Level 8/15/2018. 6:17pm. ALL SEATING IS CURRENTLY RESERVED FOR THIS PROGRAM! WAIT LIST: Those who were unable to register may show up to 78th Street Studios the day of the event (after 12:15pm please) and place their names on the wait list.…
Find out more »September 2018
Satellite Exhibition: NewNow 2018
Title of Exhibition: NewNow 2018 Opening Reception: Thursday, September 13th, 6-8:30pm Dates: September 13 – October 18, 2018 Exhibition Location: Tri-C’s Gallery East, 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, OH 44122 The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is proud to present NewNow 2018, Northeast Ohio’s premier biannual competitive art exhibition. This years multi-media show was juried by Steven Matijcio, the curator of the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center, one of the oldest contemporary art institutions in the United States. …
Find out more »Recast: Curated by Mary Urbas
Title of Exhibition: Recast: Curated by Mary Urbas Dates: September 21st – November 10th, 2018 Campus-Wide Opening Reception: Friday, September 21st, 5:30 – 8:00pm The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to begin the Fall season with Recast: Curated by Mary Urbas, the follow-up exhibition to 2016’s popular Ceramics Invitational. The event will be celebrated with a campus wide opening reception on Friday, September 21, 5:30 – 8:00pm which includes the Sculpture Center’s premiere of Swing States:…
Find out more »October 2018
Call for Entry: Holiday Treats 2018
10/29/2018 All our wall space for Holiday Treats 2018 has been claimed. Thank you to all of our wonderful member artists who submitted work! We are still accepting 3D work for table-top and shelving display! Please call Executive Director Mindy Tousley, 216.721.9020, for number of accepted works and dimensions of non-wall art. Here are the additional details for the submission of 3D work: Price: All work must be for sale and priced under $500. Please remember the AAWR takes a…
Find out more »November 2018
Current Exhibition- Vivid Stories: Bess Rodriguez Richard
Title of Exhibition: Vivid Stories- Bess Rodriguez Richard Dates: November 16th – January 12th, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday, November 16th, 5:30 – 8:00pm At two years of age, Bess Rodriguez Richard began to draw… in color. The child of US diplomats, Rodriguez Richard spent much of her early years abroad and has resided many places. It was Mexico, however, with its vibrant, saturated hues, that made a lasting impression on her work. “Perhaps due to the bold colors…
Find out more »Holiday Treats 2018
Gwen Waight, The Magpie Stole My Way, Mixed media assemblage Tis the Season! For the annual Holiday Treats exhibition at Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. Held in our Entrance Gallery, the show will feature small, original works by our accomplished archived and member artists. All pieces will be available for purchase with deliciously low prices- under $500! On display will be assemblage sculpture, ceramics, vibrant abstracts on canvas, photography and delicate traditional drawings. Exhibiting artists include Archived Artists…
Find out more »December 2018
Understanding, Appreciating, Collecting Inuit Art of Canada
Title of Program: Understanding, Appreciating, Collecting Inuit Art of Canada Date of Program: Saturday, December 1, 1:00 – 3:00pm Location of Program: Artists Archives of the Western Reserve As part of the ART BITES series of programming, the AAWR is proud to present Understanding, Appreciating, Collecting Inuit Art of Canada with John Kunikis on Saturday, December 1, 1:00 – 3:00pm. Art has been created in the Canadian Arctic for thousands of years. How did the amulets and "magical…
Find out more »Member Appreciation Holiday Party
Friday, December 7th from 6:30 -7:30pm is our annual Member’s Appreciation party. The evening will feature fantastic holiday treats, libations, and an ample helping of cheer! The party is open to members, guests of members and potential members alike. Wear your most garish holiday sweater for the chance to win festive prizes- Awards will be given out for the worst sweaters in the following categories: #1 So ugly my eyes are burning #2 So ugly your body might reject…
Find out more »Current Satellite Exhibition: Life Reflected- Marihatt at Kendal
Title of Exhibition: Life Reflected: Marihatt at Kendal Location of Exhibition: Kendal at Oberlin, 600 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, OH 44074 Dates: December 11th – February 2nd, 2019 Gallery Hours: 9am – 5pm daily Presentation on Artist by Dr. Vincent Monnier: Friday, January 18th, 4:30 – 5:30pm This December, the work of Archived Artist Marihatt (1945 – 2010) will be featured in Life Reflected, a solo exhibition at Kendal at Oberlin. A native of Winterthur, Switzerland, Marihatt studied…
Find out more »Winter Break 2018/2019
Barbara Gillette, New House, Pastel on Paper, Collection of the AAWR The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve will be closed for Winter Break from Saturday, December 21st until Monday, January 7th. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 8th at 9am. Happy holidays and a joyous new year from all of here at the AAWR!
Find out more »January 2019
Working Women: Gerte Hacker & Elise Newman
With the proliferation of women in contemporary art, it is hard to remember a time when gender inequality was truly rampant, and few women dreamed of supporting themselves with their creative endeavors. Elise Newman and Gerte Hacker were exceptions. As women, they made a living off their art in Northeast Ohio when it was almost unheard of to do so. Though Hacker and Newman worked in different media, they shared a passionate, entrepreneurial spirit which allowed them to…
Find out more »February 2019
Call for Entry: Environmental Impact: Stress, Hope, Transformation
Stuart Pearl, Magee Marsh Burn, Digital photographic Image SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENSION: APRIL 30 Global warming, overpopulation, extinction of species, and dwindling natural resources are all stress factors facing the Earth, and humanity today. How do we as artists respond to these challenges? Environmental Impact is a curated exhibition with the goals of presenting a diversity of views and concerns for the environment, and to engage viewers both aesthetically and emotionally as they explore this universally important topic. This exhibit will…
Find out more »The Art of Travel: India as a Personal Journey with Irene Shaland
Alex Shaland, Lord Ganesh Khajuraho Digital photograph Program (1-2pm): FREE. Lecture will begin at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes with a brief Q & A to follow. You do not need to be registered for the tasting to follow to attend. Tasting (2-3pm): SOLD OUT. Tasting will begin at 2pm. Prior registration is required. As part of the ART BITES series of programming, the AAWR is proud to present The Art of Travel: India as a Personal…
Find out more »March 2019
Art of the Iroquois- People of the Eastern Woodlands with John Kunikis
Title of Program: Art of the Iroquois- People of the Eastern Woodlands with John Kunikis Date of Program: Saturday, March 2nd, 1:00 – 3:00pm Location of Program: Artists Archives of the Western Reserve Cost of Program: FREE- Please register HERE, or call 216.721.9020 As part of the ART BITES series of programming, the AAWR is proud to present Art of the Iroquois- People of the Eastern Woodlands with John Kunikis on Saturday, March 2nd, 1:00 – 3:00pm. This 45-minute…
Find out more »Tell Me About Yourself: Remembering Shirley Aley Campbell
Shirley Aley Campbell, The Studio (Diptych- Self Portrait), 1992, Oil on canvas, 5' x 6' Title of Pop-Up Exhibition: Tell Me About Yourself: Remembering Shirley Aley Campbell Dates: March 8 – March 16 Celebration of Life Reception: Sunday, March 10, 1:00 – 3:00pm Cleveland figurative artist Shirley Aley Campbell loved to paint people- and she loved sharing their stories even more. “People fascinate me,” Campbell explained, whenever I begin a piece, I can hear “that bare canvas calling…
Find out more »2019 Annual Member’s Exhibition
(Sculpture- Left) Harry E. Izenour, Redeyed Dancer, Mixed media, wood- shown here with his friend, AAWR member artist Joe Polevoi, Image courtesy of Stuart Pearl Campus-Wide Opening Reception: Friday, March 29th, 5:30 – 8:00pm Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: Friday, May 3rd, 6:30 – 7:30pm following Annual Members Meeting, 5:00 – 6:00pm The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is proud to present the 2019 Annual Members Exhibition featuring over 100 original works from its talented member artists.…
Find out more »April 2019
Rare Photography Book Tour with Herbert Ascherman Jr.
Archived Artist Herbert Ascherman Jr. in his Library, Photo by Archived Artist Stuart Pearl Event sold out. Please call Artists Archives, 216.721.9020, to be put on the wait list As part of ART BITES series of programming and the 2019 Members Exhibition, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present a Rare Photography Book Tour with Herbert Ascherman Jr. Saturday, April 6th, 1-3pm: Please join Archived Artist Herb Ascherman for an afternoon discussion of fascinating,…
Find out more »Paid Arts Intern Program at Artists Archives- Summer 2019
https://vimeo.com/250478243 What is the Arts Intern program from Studio Institute? Founded by Agnes Gund in 1999, Arts Intern provides opportunities for college undergraduates to learn about nonprofit arts professions through internships in museums and cultural institutions. The program seeks candidates with demonstrated financial need and encourages applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds. What do arts interns do? Interns work in meaningful positions in many different departments, including curatorial, education, marketing, development, collections, and special events. Outside of their host organization, Arts Interns…
Find out more »Foundry Studio Tour with Lisa Kenion
Lisa Kenion, Night's Egg, Cast bronze, ostrich shell Registration is required! Please sign-up HERE on Eventbrite or call 216.721.9020 to reserve your spot. As part of ART BITES series of programming and the 2019 Members Exhibition, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is proud to present a tour of the Foundry Studio lead by co-founder/Studio artist Lisa Kenion. Saturday, April 27th, 1-3pm: Join co-founder Lisa Kenion on a tour of the Studio Foundry. Established in 1973, Studio…
Find out more »May 2019
2019 Annual Members Meeting
2017 Annual Meeting Image by Stuart Pearl To all current members* of the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve: Artists Archives of the Western Reserve cordially invites you to attend the annual meeting to be held in the AAWR gallery: Friday, May 3, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. 1834 E. 123rd Street Cleveland, Ohio ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA Welcome President’s Report, Philip Bautista Treasurer’s Report, David Joranko Executive Directors Report, Mindy Tousley Committee Reports: Peer Review Committee,…
Find out more »EVAC: Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration
Title of Accompanying Program: Art without Limits: VR Technology Dates of Program: Saturdays, May 25th & June 1st, 1-3:00pm Today, the world feels increasingly divided. As people segment into online echo chambers, we find it difficult to understand other’s experiences. This is especially true where trauma is concerned- the more painful and complicated the memory, the deeper the riff it can create. Such isolation is a persistent problem in the veteran community, as many who have served feel…
Find out more »Art withouth Limits: VR Technology
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 in strained wrists, pulled backs, carpal tunnel syndrome and so much more. But what if there was a means of producing art that was easier…
Find out more »June 2019
Art without Limits: VR Technology (session 2)
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 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,…
Find out more »July 2019
No Art Left Behind 2
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is pleased to announce the return of its premiere Legacy fundraising event, No Art Left Behind, to be held at their location in University Circle on Saturday, July 13, 4:00-7:00pm. Only 75 tickets will be sold for this exciting event. Tickets holders will be able to select a work of original art in order of a random, live drawing. Over 82 works will be available to take home, including pieces from some…
Find out more »Environmental Impact: Stress, Hope and Transformation
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 18, 5:30 - 8:00pm Man’s impact on the environment is everywhere. Climate change, over population, pollution, extinction of species, deforestation and the consumption of natural resources are all affecting the planet at an alarming rate. In this sea of existential threats jockeying for attention, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, or worse still, apathetic to the changes which surround us. This summer, the Artists Archives will host Environmental Impact: Stress, Hope and Transformation, a small…
Find out more »August 2019
Acacia: Environmental Impact with Stuart & Jeanne Pearl
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 work of Keith Berr, Palli Davene Davis, Lisa Kenion, Maggie Denk-Leigh, Gary & Laura Dumm, Barbara Gillette, Tatiana Athena Gracyk, Marty Huehner, Stuart Pearl and…
Find out more »African Safari 101: Supporting Wildlife Conservation through Ecotourism with Alex Shaland
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 work of Keith Berr, Palli Davene Davis, Lisa Kenion, Maggie Denk-Leigh, Gary & Laura Dumm, Barbara Gillette, Tatiana Athena Gracyk, Marty Huehner, Stuart Pearl and…
Find out more »After the Burn: 50 Years of Progress on the Cuyahoga with Judy MacKeigan
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 activists, and features the work of Keith Berr, Palli Davene Davis, Lisa Kenion, Maggie Denk-Leigh, Gary & Laura Dumm, Barbara Gillette, Tatiana Athena Gracyk, Marty…
Find out more »September 2019
Made in Cleveland
Location of Exhibition: Tri-C’s Gallery East, Cuyahoga Community College, Eastern Campus, Education Center (EEC) 135, 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, Ohio 44122 Dates: September 12 - October 17, 2019 Opening Reception: Thursday, September 12th, 6:00-8:30pm Gallery East Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:30am -3:30pm In the mid-90’s, the art world was changing. Colleges and universities, long the stewards of visual culture, began downsizing their art departments, replacing many traditional practices with more cost-effective digital production. As the programs shrank, Cleveland artists took…
Find out more »seenUNseen
Opening Reception: Friday, September 20th, 6:00-8:30pm Interview w Kerry Davis (The Soul of Philanthropy Cleveland {TSOPCLE}, The Cleveland Foundation): Thursday, October 10, Time/Location TBA Program: Collecting African American Art with Kerry Davis, Saturday, October 12, 1-3pm Panel Discussion (The Sculpture Center): Saturday, November 2, 1-3pm This September, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve in partnership with The Sculpture Center, is proud to present seenUNseen, an exhibition which combines work from the Kerry and C. Betty Davis collection of African American…
Find out more »October 2019
Sharing the Spirit: Black Philanthropy & the Arts, a conversation with Kerry Davis and Dee Perry
This Fall, as part of the seenUNseen exhibition, the Artists Archives is pleased to host a series of programs which promote the visibility of regional artists of color. seenUNseen, held in partnership with The Sculpture Center and presented by the Cleveland Foundation, combines work from the Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art with a curated response of Northeast Ohio creators. The show, which opens September 20, features over 100 paintings, sculptures, textiles and mixed media…
Find out more »Collecting African American Art with Kerry Davis
Louis Delsarte, Reconciliation (Detail), 2007, Mixed media on board, Kerry & C. Betty Davis Collections 10/11/2019 3:30PM. ATTENTION. Collecting African American Art with Kerry Davis is SOLD-OUT. But don't worry! You are still welcome to come to the Artists Archives. If registered guests cancel or do not attend, their seats will be released to non-registered guests. The exhibition will be on view in the other two galleries during the presentation, and all are welcome to participate in the meet n'…
Find out more »November 2019
Seeing the Unseen- a panel discussion moderated by Charles Peterson
This Fall, as part of the seenUNseen exhibition, the Artists Archives is pleased to host a series of programs which promote the visibility of regional artists of color. seenUNseen, held in partnership with The Sculpture Center and presented by the Cleveland Foundation, combines work from the Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art with a curated response of Northeast Ohio creators. The show, which opens September 20, features over 100 paintings, sculptures, textiles and mixed media pieces,…
Find out more »Foundations at the Cleveland Convention Center
Location of Exhibition: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Art Gallery, 1 St. Clair Avenue NE, C2 Concourse Level Dates: November 7 – February 7, 2020 Opening Reception: Thursday, November 7, 5:30 - 8:00pm Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m You are invited to the Foundations Opening Reception on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30-8 p.m. The event will include brief remarks, hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer, and a celebratory champagne toast to officially open the…
Find out more »Fulfilling the Eye: Anthony Eterovich (1916 – 2011)
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 21, 5:30 – 8:00pm "The magic of Shakespeare with words, the thrill of Beethoven in music, is certainly a rewarding experience. But the human eye, being precious, demands another kind of fulfillment…” Anthony Eterovich. This winter, the Artists Archives is pleased to present Fulfilling the Eye: Anthony Eterovich (1916 – 2011), a retrospective that not only rewards the gaze but traces the evolution of Eterovich over his eight-decade career. The exhibition features rare, early work…
Find out more »Everything in its Place: Personal Archiving with Karen Eterovich
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 start? Join the Artists Archives on Saturday, November 23rd, 1-3pm for Everything in its Place, a 45-minute discussion lead by Karen Eterovich which will walk…
Find out more »January 2020
Print and Process Curator’s Talk
Marvin Jones, Right and Wrong: White Socks, Hand Colored Etching (Intaglio), Collection of the AAWR On Friday, January 17th, 4:30pm, please join AAWR Executive Director and Chief Curator Mindy Tousley and Collection's Registrar Kelly Pontoni at Kendal at Oberlin for a curator’s talk on AAWR’s satellite exhibition Print and Process. Print and Process features works from the AAWR permanent collection by David Haberman, Marvin Jones, David Kaplan, Kestutis Kizevicius, Elise Newman, Phyllis Sloane, Phyllis Seltzer and Marvin Smith,…
Find out more »Ruth Bercaw: Bold Statements
Campus-Wide Opening Reception: Friday, January 24, 5:30- 8:00pm Artist Talk: Saturday, February 8th, 1-2pm. FREE, however, please REGISTER HERE or call 216.721.9020 to attend The Artists Archives is pleased to launch its 2020 exhibition season with Ruth Bercaw: Bold Statements, a vibrant retrospective which highlights exciting new directions in the artist’s work. The show will feature over 20 originals and focus on the debut of large-scale, multi-media pieces, finished as recently as 2019. Known for her geometric abstraction,…
Find out more »February 2020
Ruth Bercaw: Bold Statements Artist Talk
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 insights into her latest creations and feature a walk-and-talk where she will discuss displayed work with attendees. Light refreshments will be served, and guests can…
Find out more »Table for Two: Harriet Moore Ballard & Patricia Zinsmeister Parker
https://youtu.be/d9dQ78Bqrs4 The Video Story: In the Spring of 2020, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve filmed this video to document Table for Two: Harriet Moore Ballard & Patricia Zinsmeister Parker, a satellite exhibition at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Art Gallery. At the time, we hoped show and Center would reopen soon - little did we know it was only the beginning of a history-breaking year spent in lock down. Shortly after filming, we received word…
Find out more »Table for Two: Harriet Moore Ballard & Patricia Zinsmeister Parker
(L) Ballard, Comida San Miguel (Detail), Oil (R) Parker, Cabernet Sauvignon (Detail), MM RSVP EXTENDED DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 To RSVP, please CLICK HERE or call 216.721.9020 Brunch Fundraiser: Table for Two: Harriet Moore Ballard & Patricia Zinsmeister Parker Date/Time: Sunday, February 16, 12-3pm Location: Huntington Convention Center Gallery, 1 St. Clair Ave. NE., Cleveland OH Cost: $75 per ticket Dates of Accompanying Exhibition: 2/11 – 4/10/2020 Please join the AAWR Legacy Society in honoring Archived Artists…
Find out more »Conservation Framing with Mindy Tousley Part I
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 start? Join AAWR Executive Director and accomplished framer Mindy Tousley as she teaches you the basics to take your piece from easel to exhibition wall.…
Find out more »March 2020
Conservation Framing with Mindy Tousley Part II
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 to start? Join AAWR Executive Director and accomplished framer Mindy Tousley as she teaches you the basics to take your piece from easel to exhibition…
Find out more »2020 Annual Members Exhibition- CALL FOR ENTRY
Leslie Edward Humez, Gluttony, Mixed media, 2019 Annual Members Exhibition This spring, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve welcomes the return of its Annual Members Exhibition, featuring over 100 pieces by its professional-level member artists, hung salon-style in the main & office galleries. The show presents an exciting diversity of voices and media, as each artist is able to contribute 1 original work under 24” for display. In years past, submissions have ranged from traditionally inspired portraits and oils,…
Find out more »2020 Annual Members Exhibition
2020 Annual Members Exhibition Preview Dates: Extended Run, Friday, March 27 - June 27, 2020 Watch the video exhibition tour HERE ON FACEBOOK! Annual Members Meeting & Closing Reception: Saturday, July 25th 11:00am Home to Home: Virtual Artist Talks: Part I - Friday, May 1st, 7:00PM | Part II - Friday, May 8th, 7:00PM To vote for your favorite piece in the show: join the AAWR mailing list by Sunday, May 31st. A digital ballot will be sent on June…
Find out more »April 2020
Art without Limits: VR Technology with Peter Babula
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 without Limits: VR Technology with Peter Babula, a small group, interactive program which explores painting and drawing in a virtual environment. During this free,…
Find out more »CALL FOR ENTRY: NewNow 2020
Timothy Gaewsky, In Our Lonely Minds (Detail), Acrylic, latex house paint on cradled wood panel, NewNow 2018 May 29, 2020: To insure the safety of its community, Cuyahoga Community College's Gallery East has announced it will stay closed for the remainder of 2020 . As a result, the NewNow has been postponed until January 2021, date TBA. The deadline for entry will be extended until SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 and a new calendar, including exhibition dates, will be released. Thank you…
Find out more »May 2020
Home to Home: Virtual Artists Talks Part I
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, Rebecca Kaler, Terry Klausman, George Kocar, Stuart Pearl, Gloria Plevin and Judy Takács will share how they’ve been keeping creative in quarantine, including tours of…
Find out more »Home to Home: Virtual Artists Talks Part II
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, Rebecca Kaler, Terry Klausman, George Kocar, Stuart Pearl, Gloria Plevin and Judy Takács will share how they’ve been keeping creative in quarantine, including tours of…
Find out more »June 2020
Fantastical Landscapes
Ryn Clarke, Starling and Month, Photographic composite on metal Fantastical Landscapes: Satellite Exhibition at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens Works by: Lawrence Baker Harriet Ballard Ryn Clarke Robert Jergens Thomas Roese Newsom Shewitz Jean Sommer Kathleen Totter Fantastical Landscapes was conceived to highlight some of the more unusual artistic interpretations of the landscape that are part of the collection of The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR), or in the case of the works by Ryn Clarke, on…
Find out more »July 2020
The Ardent Thread
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm, Saturday, 12:00pm – 4:00pm Virtual Opening Reception: Thursday, July 16, 6:30 – 8:00pm VIEW OPENING RECEPTION Virtual Artist Talks on Zoom: Wednesday July 29, 6:00 – 7:30pm featuring Cynthia Lockhart, Char Norman, Jessica Pinsky and Ron Shelton VIEW PART I Wednesday, August 26, 6:00 – 7:30pm featuring Phyllis Brody, Rebecca Cross, Myrya Johnson, Aimee Lee VIEW PART II Virtual Program: The Legacy of African American Textile Art with Cynthia Lockhart: Saturday, August…
Find out more »2020 Annual Members Meeting
To all current members* of the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve: The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve cordially invites you to attend the Annual Meeting on Saturday, July 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm on the Zoom Meeting Platform The Annual Meeting will include reports by the AAWR Board, Committee Chairs, and an election of officers. Agenda coming soon! To register for the AAWR Annual Members Meeting please use the link below. You will receive a confirmation with a password,…
Find out more »The Ardent Thread Virtual Artist Talks Part I
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 regional fiber artists. Curator Tony Williams explains “We have all learned the craft of fiber for different reasons. Some of us learn because it…
Find out more »August 2020
The Legacy of African American Textile Art with Cynthia Lockhart
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 curated by Tony Williams which shares both the personal stories and passionate work of nine regional fiber artists. Though varying widely in process and style,…
Find out more »The Ardent Thread Virtual Artist Talks Part II
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 artists. Curator Tony Williams explains “We have all learned the craft of fiber for different reasons. Some of us learn because it is something…
Find out more »September 2020
Bridges & Barriers
Virtual Opening Reception: Friday, September 25th, 7:00 – 8:30pm VIEW OPENING RECEPTION Virtual Panel Discussion: Through Our Lens: Photography as a Tool of Social Justice: Saturday, October 10th 1:00 – 2:30pm VIEW PANEL DISCUSSION Virtual Program: The Infamous Bridge Wars of 1836 with Metroparks Historian Judy MacKeigan: Wednesday, November 4th 7:00 – 8:15pm VIEW PROGRAM Cleveland is more than a city, it’s an environment. Its streets, neighborhoods and monuments shape our reality, setting up expectations and impacting outcomes with…
Find out more »October 2020
City Reveries at Judson Manor
Phyllis Seltzer, City Life 2, 2007, Heat transfer print, 26" x 59", Collection of AAWR Virtual Artist Talk with Jennie Jones and Stuart Pearl: Wednesday, November 11th 4:00 - 5:00pm VIEW PROGRAM AAWR's first collaborative exhibition with Judson Manor. Curated by Kelly Pontoni, City Reveries is a visual walk through the city, showcasing the strength of urban environments symbolized through their architecture. The exhibition features Archived Artists Phyllis Seltzer, Jennie Jones, Moses Pearl, Anthony Eterovich, and Stuart Pearl, and includes beautiful local examples…
Find out more »Through Our Lens: Photography as a Tool of Social Justice
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 Through Our Lens: Photography as a Tool of Social Justice, a virtual panel discussion held on the Zoom meeting platform. This 45-minute conversation will investigate…
Find out more »Boo! Halloween Party and FUNdraiser
Location: Held virtually on ZOOM Date/Time: Friday, October 30, 7:30 - 9:00pm Cost: $50 per household (unlimited guests per household) CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE! Surprise! The Archives is holding a Halloween pop-up virtual FUNdraiser. The evening will feature ghoulishly good fun and games, a tour of a private collection of spooky art, and a costume contest (for humans or their pets!). Prizes will be given throughout the evening for the winners of the games and…
Find out more »November 2020
The Infamous Bridge Wars of 1836 with Judy MacKeigan
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 protests. Soon the freshly dubbed cities of Cleveland and her rival across the river, Ohio City, went to battle. In this free program, Judy MacKeigan…
Find out more »City Reveries: Virtual Artist Talk with Jennie Jones & Stuart Pearl
https://youtu.be/yApctVj9v1M On Wednesday, November 11, 4:00pm, please join photographers Jennie Jones and Stuart Pearl as they share their work and the architectural treasures of Cleveland, captured through their own unique lenses. This intimate, virtual artist talk accompanies City Reveries, a satellite exhibition currently on view at Judson Manor's South Concourse, 1890 E 107th St. Cleveland, OH 44106. Curated by Kelly Pontoni, City Reveries is a visual walk through the city, showcasing the strength of urban environments symbolized through their…
Find out more »About Body | About Face
Virtual Opening Reception: Thursday, November 19th 7:00 – 8:30pm VIEW OPENING RECEPTION Virtual Artist Talks on Zoom: Wednesday, December 2nd 7:00 - 8:15pm featuring Davon Brantley, Jacques P. Jackson, and Yvonne Palkowitsh VIEW PART I Wednesday, December 9th 7:00 – 8:15pm featuring Lawrence Baker, Amanda D. King, and Tony Williams VIEW PART II How we are represented in culture not only reflects our realities, it creates them. This is particularly true for people of color in America. Vilified, exotified,…
Find out more »December 2020
About Body | About Face Virtual Artist Talks Part I
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. This Fall, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is pleased to host About Body | About Face, a small-group, figurative exhibition which examines the…
Find out more »About Body | About Face Virtual Artist Talks Part II
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 Fall, the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is pleased to host About Body | About Face, a small-group, figurative exhibition which examines the representation of…
Find out more »January 2021
Women of the Archives
Location of Exhibition: Judson Manor – South Concourse Gallery, 1890 E 107th St. Cleveland, OH 44106 Gallery Hours: 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. Please call (216) 532-1351 for additional information Oral Histories Premiere & Virtual Artist Talk: Wednesday, March 24, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for program This winter, Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is pleased to announce Women of the Archives, the museum’s second collaboration with Judson Manor, a not-for-profit retirement community located in…
Find out more »A Conversation Across Time: Responding to the Work of Kestutis Kizevicius
Exhibition Location: Cleveland Institute of Art, Ann and Norman Roulet Student + Alumni Gallery, 11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 Please Note: At this time, the exhibition is not open to the public, as building safety measures restrict access to the gallery to CIA students, staff and faculty only. For additional gallery information, please contact Nikki Woods, Gallery Director of the Cleveland Institute of Art, nwoods@cia.edu. The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) Printmaking Department, in conjunction with the Artists…
Find out more »February 2021
Beyond Surface: Denise Buckley & Kathy Skerritt
Virtual Opening Reception: Friday, February 5th 7:00 – 8:00pm VIEW OPENING RECEPTION On the surface, the work of Denise Buckley and Kathy Skerritt seems very different. Appearances, however, can be deceiving. Buckley, a welder and figurative sculptor, and Skerritt, an abstract process painter, share a technical mastery, and the ability to show beyond what is seen. By pushing their materials to the limit, both artists unearth the inner essence of their subjects, and find meaning in themselves. This February,…
Find out more »NewNow 2021
>>> View the NewNow 2021 <<< Exhibition Location: Exclusively online at artistsarchives.org Virtual Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony: Thursday, February 18th , 7:00 – 8:00pm VIEW OPENING RECEPTION The NewNow 2021 catalog is now available! $20 + tax. To purchase, please call 216-721-9020, or visit the Artists Archives to purchase on-site. See something you like in the digital gallery? Please email purchase inquiries to info@artistsarchives.org or call 216-721-9020 for assistance! The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) in partnership…
Find out more »March 2021
4 African American Women Artists You Should Know with Amalia Amaki
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. In honor of Women’s History Month, the Artists Archives will present 4 African American Women Artists You Should Know with renowned art historian, author, and…
Find out more »Women of the Archives: Oral Histories Premiere & Virtual Artist Talk
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 Takács. Produced by local filmmaker Ted Sikora, these 5-minute videos provide fascinating insight into the history and process of important Ohio artists. Following the premiere…
Find out more »April 2021
Print & Process at Judson Manor
Location of Exhibition: Judson Manor – South Concourse Gallery, 1890 E 107th St. Cleveland, OH 44106 Gallery Hours: 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. Please call (216) 532-1351 for additional information Virtual Program: Phyllis Sloane Virtual Studio Tour & Curator Talk: POSTPONED! New date TBA 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…
Find out more »2021 Annual Members Exhibition
Virtual Opening Reception: Thursday, April 8th 7:00 – 8:00pm VIEW OPENING RECEPTION Virtual Panel Discussion: The May Show: The Museum, The Community, & The Story of Art in Cleveland: Wednesday, May 12th 7:00 – 8:00pm on Zoom. Moderated by Michael Gill (CAN Journal), featuring Henry Adams (Case Western Reserve University), Key Jo Lee (Cleveland Museum of Art), and Steven Litt (Cleveland Plain Dealer) VIEW PANEL DISCUSSION Winners of the 2021 People's Choice Awards: Jonathan Litt, Harmonic Wave, Stainless steel, wire,…
Find out more »May 2021
Annual Meeting of Members 2021
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 proxy vote. Unsure of your membership status, call 216-721-9020 or email info@artistsarchives.org for assistance. Voting will take place by email proxy for those with…
Find out more »The May Show: The Museum, The Community, & The Story of Art in Cleveland
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 Show. If you are a creative type in Cleveland, you’ve heard it mentioned, and likely in the same breath as some choice words concerning its…
Find out more »June 2021
25th Anniversary Summer FUN-Drive
Our Board is bored with the average fundraiser- so this summer we’re doing something different! In honor of the Artists Archives' 25th Anniversary, AAWR Board members will host unique challenges & activities to raise money to support the conservation of our growing collection of 10,000 works by 89 Ohio artists. Proceeds will also be used to produce oral history videos which document our artists' creative journeys! Pick an event below and support the preservation of Ohio art today! …
Find out more »A Wild Ride: Ken Nevadomi 1976 – 2006
In-Person Receptions: Thursday, June 17th, 5:30 – 8:00pm and Sunday, June 27th, 5:30 – 8:00pm. No reservations required. Review our visitor safety protocol here Virtual Program: Adventures in Art Collecting with Christopher Richards: Wednesday, July 14th, 7:00 – 8:00pm. REGISTER HERE ON ZOOM Some artists have careers which unfold over time - beautiful, clean arcs that advance doggedly toward a mature style. Not Ken Nevadomi. A fearless innovator and unapologetic iconoclast, Nevadomi’s creative journey rides like a rollercoaster: twisting,…
Find out more »Phyllis Sloane Virtual Studio Tour & Curator Talk
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 Printmaking Department Chair Maggie Denk-Leigh, and Collections’ Registrar Kelly Pontoni, the collaborative project involved reprinting images from matrices created by Archived Artist & CIA Alumni…
Find out more »July 2021
CONVERGE: Judson Manor
CONVERGE Venue Name: Judson Manor Retirement Community Venue Location: South Concourse Gallery | 1890 E 107th St. Cleveland, OH 44106 Venue Exhibition Dates: July 1 – October 31, 2021 Gallery Hours: Daily 10am - 4pm Venue Website: Retirement Community in University Circle, OH | Judson Manor (judsonsmartliving.org) Venue Contact: 216-532-1351 Venue Exhibiting Artists: Archived Artists Roy Bigler, Terry Durst, William Martin Jean, Robert Jergens, and Thomas Roese Special Venue Events: William Martin Jean Artist Talk | Wednesday, July…
Find out more »Adventures in Art Collecting with Christopher Richards
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 which highlights his fascinating personal collection, including paintings by Ken Nevadomi, Ed Mieczkowski, Clarence Holbrook Carter, and other pivotal regional artists active before the 1990s.…
Find out more »William Martin Jean CONVERGE Artist Talk at Judson Manor
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 as a bi-racial gay man during the crisis. As Jean describes, “As I look back over the years of the works represented in this series…
Find out more »August 2021
CONVERGE: MetroHealth
CONVERGE Venue Name: Cleveland MetroHealth Venue Location: MetroHealth | Rammelkamp Atrium & Outpatient Plaza Atrium |2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland OH 44109 Additional Venue Information: Park in the visitor’s garage on MetroHealth Drive, across from the towers – bring your parking ticket in for validation. Enter through the revolving doors under the towers and the front desk staff can direct you to the Rammelkamp Atrium and the Outpatient Plaza Atrium (near our Pharmacy) CONVEGE Exhibition Dates: August 26 – October 16…
Find out more »CONVERGE: Lake Erie College
The end of CONVERGE is almost here! It has been an amazing run and we are looking forward to celebrating with you during the Closing Reception at Lake Erie College on Thursday, October 14, 4:30 – 7:30pm. This is your chance to see the part of the exhibition installed in beautiful Royce Hall for the Fine and Performing Arts and meet with the CONVERGE artists and curators one final time! Here are the details: Date/Time: Thursday, October 14, 4:30…
Find out more »CONVERGE: LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland
CONVERGE Venue Name: LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland Venue Location: 6705 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 Venue Exhibition Dates: August 29 – October 16 Gallery Hours: Mon Wed Thu Fri 10am – 8pm, Tue 10am – 6pm Venue Website: Home - LGBT Community Center (lgbtcleveland.org) Venue Contact: 216-651-5428 Venue Exhibiting Artists: Amie Albert, Denise Astorino, Tom Balbo, Karen D. Beckwith, Melissa Bloom, Kat Burdine, Sam Butler, Cathy Clerk Dully, Paxton Enstad, Susan Farone, Chuck Fischer, Christa Freehands, Matthew Gallagher,…
Find out more »CONVERGE
VENUES: Artists Archives of the Western Reserve LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland Lake Erie College MetroHealth Judson Manor Retirement Community SPECIAL EVENTS: Artist Archives Opening Reception | Thursday, August 26 Featured appearance by Veranda L'Ni Cleveland's Tallest Drag Entertainer Private VIP Reception | 5:30 - 6:30pm Public Reception | 6:30 - 8:30pm LGBT Center Reception | Friday, September 17 | SOLD OUT Plexus LGBTQ+ Young Professional Mixer | 5:30 - 6:30pm Public Reception Part I | 6:30 - 8:00pm…
Find out more »CONVERGE: AAWR
CONVERGE Venue Name: Artists Archives of the Western Reserve Venue Location: 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland OH 44106 Venue Exhibition Dates: August 26 – October 16th Gallery Hours: W-F 10am - 4pm, Sat 12pm – 4pm Venue Website: CONVERGE – Artists Archives of the Western Reserve Venue Contact: 216-721-9020 Venue Exhibiting Artists: Ray Caspio, Trey Gehring, Jim George, Nancy Halbrooks, Michael W. High, Rodney Hines, Rowan Leek, Max Markwald, Charles Mayer, Kelly Pontoni, Laurie Reydman, Dan Rothenfeld, Ron Shelton,…
Find out more »September 2021
Tom Roese CONVERGE Artist Talk
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 hour-long, richly illustrated program. Known for his impeccable draftsmanship and portrayal of rust-belt life, Roese's images lavish attention on everyday scenes frequently passed by or…
Find out more »Un(masc)ing Drag History with Dr. Lady J
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 contributions of whole communities of performers to a powerful artform that has evolved into multimillion-dollar creative industry. On Tuesday, September 14th, join the Artists…
Find out more »Our AIDS Story
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 Artists Archive of the Western Reserve during their CONVERGE exhibition of Ohio LGBTQ artists while the second, taking place on December 1, 2021, World AIDS…
Find out more »October 2021
ART + AIDS: A Virtual Panel Discussion
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 the Artists Archives on Wednesday, October 6th for ART + AIDS, a virtual panel discussion exploring the relationship between creative expression and the…
Find out more »Dollmaking with PRIDE!
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 well as joyful encouragement and expert instruction. No experience is necessary! A workshop fee of $20 will be charged to cover the instructor's time…
Find out more »November 2021
Kindred Objects: Ceramics & Glass from the Western Reserve
In-Person Opening Reception: Thursday, November 4th, 5:30 – 8:00pm. No registration necessary. Masks required. Virtual Program: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Contemporary Glass with Susie Silbert (Curator of Postwar & Contemporary Glass, Corning Museum of Glass) has been rescheduled to Wednesday December 8th, 7:00 - 8:15pm. Our apologies for any inconvenience! REGISTER ON ZOOM There’s something fundamentally moving about glass and ceramics. Familiar, yet surprising, the mediums form a visceral connection between the viewer and the artist, providing a powerful…
Find out more »December 2021
Our AIDS Story at moCa
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 Archives during CONVERGE, an exhibition which featured the work of 70 regional LGBTQ+ artists. The second program, honoring World AIDS Day on December 1st, will…
Find out more »Contemporary Glass with Susie Silbert
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 environmental conservation and human rights. On Wednesday December 8, the Artists Archives will host Contemporary Glass with Susie Silbert, a virtual program featuring the…
Find out more »January 2022
Virtual Artist Talk: Mark Howard, Tom Roese, & Arnold Tunstall
https://youtu.be/vkd7UOgn0X8 To accompany AAWR’s satellite exhibition LGBTQ Artists of Northeast Ohio, Kendal at Oberlin and the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve are pleased to present a Virtual Artist Talk. Join artists Mark Howard, Tom Roese, and Arnold Tunstall as they share their work, practice, and creative process. The illustrated lecture will be followed by live audience Q&A. About Mark Howard: Cleveland artist Mark E. Howard was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1963. He received his Bachelor…
Find out more »Stories in Light: Stuart Pearl, a Retrospective
Campus-wide Opening Reception: Friday, January 21, 5:30 - 8:00pm, including simultaneous openings at The Sculpture Center: Joshua Penrose: Forward Escape & Charmaine Spencer: From: Seed To: Root Virtual Artist Talk: Wednesday, February 16, 7:00 - 8:00pm. REGISTER ON ZOOM Some photographers are from a place, while others are distinctly of it. Just as Ansel Adams became synonymous with the sprawling American West, or Nan Golding with the nocturnal ecosystem of 1970s New York, the locus of a photographer’s production can become inseparable…
Find out more »February 2022
Stories in Light: Small Group Artist Talk
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 mindy@artistsarchives.org for additional information. Photographer Stuart Pearl is a distinct product of Cleveland. A life-long resident and second-generation Ohio artist, his work reflects the…
Find out more »Stories in Light: Stuart Pearl Virtual Artist Talk
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 unique opportunities to take a deep dive into the five decades of work on display. Though diverse in subject matter, the breathtaking images are united…
Find out more »March 2022
2022 Annual Members Exhibition
Press Release: Opening Reception: Thursday March 24, 5:30 – 8:00pm Annual Members Meeting: Friday, May 6, 5:30 - 6:30pm. All current members are welcome to attend! Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: Friday, May 6, 7:00 – 8:00pm (following the Annual Meeting) If the pandemic has shown us anything, it’s the value of community. Though many artists continued to work in isolation, the ability to connect and share our creative souls has never felt more important. This March, join the…
Find out more »April 2022
Travels to Taiwan: A Journey in Prints
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 technically dazzling silkscreen prints. This April, the Archives will host Travels to Taiwan: A Journey in Prints with Karen D. Beckwith, a virtual program…
Find out more »Digital Dilemmas: Basic Photo Editing – Smartphone
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. Registration required. In today’s increasingly digital art world, it can be easy for artists to feel left behind. Not everyone has access to the…
Find out more »Digital Dilemmas: Basic Photo Editing – Desktop/Laptop
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 is required. In today’s increasingly digital art world, it can be easy for artists to feel left behind. Not everyone has access to the same…
Find out more »May 2022
NewNow 2022 – CALL FOR ENTRY
CALL FOR ENTRY: UPDATE 6/29/2022: new EXTENDED DEADLINE for entry: 11:59pm on Monday, JULY 4, 2022. The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) is pleased to announce a CALL FOR ENTRY for the NewNow 2022, Northeast Ohio’s premier biannual competitive art exhibition to be held September 15 – October 28, 2022. The exhibition will be held in-person in Tri-C’s beautiful 3,000 sq. ft. Gallery East, 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, OH 44122. Cash awards totaling $1750 will…
Find out more »2022 Annual Meeting of Members
The Annual Meeting of the Members of the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve will be held in the AAWR Gallery Friday May 6, 2022, from 5 – 6:30pm. All AAWR members in good standing are welcome to attend or participate via proxy vote. Unsure of your membership status or need special accommodations for the meeting? Call 216-721-9020 or email info@artistsarchives.org for assistance. Voting will take place by email proxy for those with internet access hard copy proxies are…
Find out more »The Life of Objects: Roy Bigler & Terry Durst
In-Person Opening Reception: Thursday, May 19, 5:30 - 8:00pm. FREE. No registration required Virtual Program: Tremont Vanguards: Wednesday, June 15, 7:00 – 8:00pm on Zoom. REGISTER ON ZOOM There’s a certain sharpness to the Rust Belt – one forged out of our industrial past and the ensuing decades spent forming and reforming our identity from the pieces left behind. Far from a flaw, it fuels our creativity, and perhaps no medium captures this drive to repurpose and redefine more…
Find out more »June 2022
Tremont Vanguards
Mikel Mahoney and Jean Brandt, First Tremont Art Walk Flier (Expanded Detail), February 1992 To attend the free virtual program, REGISTER ON ZOOM 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 side neighborhood.…
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