From Stone to Silicone: The Future of Printmaking with Michael Menchaca & Maggie Denk-Leigh
Location: Virtual To attend the free program, REGISTER ON ZOOM Printmaking has always been based on technology and innovation. From the advent of woodcut prints in Imperial China, to the revolution of stone lithography and the speed of digital reproduction, artists have continued to push the ...
May 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm2023 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 5, 2023, 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 acco...
May 5 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmA.I. Art with Jamal Collins and Alfred Cowger
Only a few years ago, art created by computers sounded like science-fiction. Now, all it takes is a scroll on social media to encounter this latest art world phenomenon. But how does artificial intelligence create art in the first place? And where do traditional artists fit into the equation?...
April 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmLaser Engraving Workshop and Collaborative Art Project Session 2
Dates: Saturday, April 15th & Sunday, April 16th 1:00 – 4:00pm Location: In-person at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44106 As part of their ongoing Art & Technology programming series, the Artists Archives will host the Fab Cab, a p...
April 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmLaser Engraving Workshop and Collaborative Art Project Session 1
Dates: Saturday, April 15th & Sunday, April 16th 1:00 – 4:00pm Location: In-person at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44106 As part of their ongoing Art & Technology programming series, the Artists Archives will host the Fab C...
April 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm2023 Annual Members Exhibition
Congratulations to the winners of our 2023 People’s Choice Awards! We look forward to all the great entries next year! Cheryl Glubish Brickman Lisa Kenion Thomas Hudson Leslie Edwawrds Humez Jim Soppelsa About the Show: This March, join the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR)...
March 23 @ 5:30 pm - May 5 @ 8:00 pmThe Truth About NFTs with Arabella Proffer
Location: In-person at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland OH 44102 NFTs have been getting a lot of attention as of late. Between the promotional antics of politicians and the volatility of cryptocurrency, there’s been a tidal wave of misinfo...
March 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmJoseph O’Sickey PBS Documentary Screening at Judson Manor
To accompany their satellite exhibition The Lens of Joseph O’Sickey at Judson Manor, the Artists Archives will host an in-person screening of the PBS Western Reserve documentary, Joseph O’Sickey: The Art of Life on Wednesday March 1st 4:00 – 5:00pm in Judson’s historic ballroom. 1890 ...
March 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmRemembering John Jackson: A Community Gathering
In 2006, the art world was rocked by the double homicide of sculptor John Jackson and photographer Masumi Hayashi in the building where they lived and kept studios on the West Side of Cleveland. While nearly two decades later the tragedy of their deaths still looms large, what truly endures o...
February 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmAgainst Gravity: Remembering John Jackson
Opening Reception: Friday, January 27, 5:30 – 8:00pm Remembering John Jackson: A Community Gathering: Saturday, February 11, 1:00 – 2:00pm. REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE In 2006, the art world was rocked by the double homicide of sculptor John Jackson and photographer Masumi Hayashi in th...
January 27 @ 5:30 pm - March 11 @ 4:00 pmStuart Pearl Artist Talk @ Kendal
To accompany the satellite exhibition Stories in Light: Stuart Pearl at Kendal, an in-person artist talk will be held on Friday, January 6th, beginning at 4pm. During the 45-minute PowerPoint presentation, Pearl will share the stories behind the stunning images on display, as well as show ad...
January 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmQ & A with Archived Artist Rebecca Kaler
When the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve adds a new artist to their permanent collection, they offer the artist either a solo or dual exhibition. Beginning November 17th, the AAWR will feature the work of Rebecca Kaler in Fallout, an inaugural show which highlights the last nineteen d...
December 10, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmStories in Light: Stuart Pearl at Kendal
This winter, Stories in Light, a retrospective featuring the work of Archived Artist Stuart Pearl, will be traveling to the Kendal Gallery. The Artists Archive’s satellite exhibition will be on view beginning December 6. The gallery is located at 600 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, OH and is ope...
December 6, 2022 @ 9:00 am - January 30, 2023 @ 8:00 pmFallout: Rebecca Kaler, Paintings from 2003 – 2022
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 17, 5:30 – 8:00pm In-Person Meet the Artist Q & A: Saturday, December 10th, 1:00 – 2:30pm REGISTER HERE Fallout will open with a free public reception on Thursday, November 17th, 2022, from 5:30 – 8:00pm and will be on view through Saturd...
November 17, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - January 14, 2023 @ 4:00 pmDisability Friendly Puppet Making Workshop – Session 2
As part of the W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability exhibition, the Artists Archives will host a puppet making workshop led by exhibiting artist Nate Puppets with facilitation by Clinical Social Worker Chris Richards-Pagel, BFA, MSW, APSW. These small group events are designe...
November 6, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmDisability Friendly Puppet Making Workshop – Session 1
As part of the W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability exhibition, the Artists Archives will host a puppet making workshop led by exhibiting artist Nate Puppets with facilitation by Clinical Social Worker Chris Richards-Pagel, BFA, MSW, APSW. These small group events are designed f...
November 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmReelAbilities Cleveland – Film Screening, Improv, & Panel Discussion!
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserved is thrilled to have ReelAbilities Cleveland as a community partner of the W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability exhibition! On Wednesday, October 26, W/O Limits exhibiting artist Meg Matko and curator Megan Alves will be participating ...
October 26, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pmAccessibility in the Arts Virtual Panel Discussion
According to the CDC, an estimated 26% of Americans experience some form of disability, with Women and People of Color being affected at rates much higher than their peers. Inclusion and accessibility are everyone’s responsibility, and the arts community can be the vanguard of social change...
October 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmW/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability
Event Calendar: Opening Reception: Thursday, September 22, 5:30 – 8:00pm (free, no registration required) Accessibility in the Art: Virtual Panel Discussion: Wednesday, October 12th, 7:00pm – 8:00pm ReelAbilities Cleveland – Film Screening, Improv, & Panel Discussion: featuring W/O Limits ...
September 22, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - November 12, 2022 @ 5:30 pmNewNow 2022
Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony: Thursday September 15, from 6:00pm – 8:30pm Exhibition Location: Gallery East | Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus | Education Center (EEC) 134 | 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, OH 44122 Exhibition Parking: Free parking in Lots B and H...
September 15, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - October 28, 2022 @ 3:30 pmCAN Artist/Curator Walk & Talk
UPDATE! 8/2/2022: Due to illness, Artist Derek Walker will be unable to participate in the CAN Artist/Curator Walk & Talk on Wednesday, August 3rd. CAN Triennial artist Gary R. Williams has kindly offered to join us in his stead. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at 5:30pm! Contempor...
August 3, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmCAN X FRONT with Fred Bidwell & Michael Gill
Moderator: Tizziana Baldenebro (Executive Director- SPACES) Program Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (moCa), 11400 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 Event Cost: Free To attend the program, register on Eventbrite. This summer, the region will be awash in art as the CAN Triennial...
July 23, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmCAN Triennial: You Are Here: Understanding the Space We Fill
Program: Who Curates Contemporary Art? Featuring the Currently Under Curation student curators: Wednesday, July 20, 7:00pm, Gartner Auditorium, Cleveland Museum of Art Reception: University Circle Neighborhood Reception Friday, July 29th, 6:00 – 8:00pm, featuring the Artis...
July 8, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - August 31, 2022 @ 5:30 pmMindy Tousley & George Roby | Manifestations in Paper & Clay
Opening Reception | Mansfield Art Center | Sunday, June 26 | 1-5pm Satellite Exhibition Location | Mansfield Art Center | Foundation Gallery | 700 Marion Ave. Mansfield, OH 44906 | 419.756.1700 Mansfield Art Center Hours | Tuesday: 11-5, Wednesday: 11-5, Thursday: 11-5, Friday: 11-5, Saturday: 10-4,...
June 26, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - August 7, 2022 @ 4:00 pmTremont Vanguards
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 cla...
June 15, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmThe 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 ens...
May 19, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - June 25, 2022 @ 5:30 pm2022 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 accommodati...
May 6, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmNewNow 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 Septe...
May 1, 2022 @ 12:00 am - June 30, 2022 @ 11:59 pmDigital Dilemmas: Basic Photo Editing – Desktop/Laptop
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/Regis...
April 30, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmDigital Dilemmas: Basic Photo Editing – Smartphone
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...
April 27, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmTravels to Taiwan: A Journey in Prints
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...
April 6, 2022 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm2022 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 ha...
March 24, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - May 6, 2022 @ 7:00 pmStories in Light: Stuart Pearl Virtual Artist Talk
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: S...
February 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmStories in Light: Small Group Artist Talk
*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...
February 12, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmStories 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...
January 21, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - March 12, 2022 @ 4:00 pmVirtual Artist Talk: Mark Howard, Tom Roese, & Arnold Tunstall
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...
January 14, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmContemporary Glass with Susie Silbert
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...
December 8, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pmOur 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...
December 1, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmKindred 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 Wedn...
November 4, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - December 18, 2021 @ 4:00 pmDollmaking 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 m...
October 16, 2021 @ 10:00 am - October 17, 2021 @ 3:00 pmART + AIDS: A Virtual Panel Discussion
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 ...
October 6, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmOur 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, o...
September 25, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmUn(masc)ing Drag History with Dr. Lady J
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 overl...
September 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pmTom Roese CONVERGE Artist Talk
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 p...
September 2, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmCONVERGE: 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 C...
August 26, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - October 16, 2021 @ 4:00 pmCONVERGE
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 Ent...
August 26, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - October 16, 2021 @ 4:30 pmCONVERGE: 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 Conta...
August 26, 2021 @ 10:00 am - October 16, 2021 @ 5:00 pmCONVERGE: 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 th...
August 26, 2021 @ 8:30 am - October 16, 2021 @ 4:30 pmCONVERGE: 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 ti...
August 26, 2021 @ 8:00 am - October 16, 2021 @ 8:00 pmWilliam Martin Jean CONVERGE Artist Talk at Judson Manor
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 deepl...
July 28, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmAdventures in Art Collecting with Christopher Richards
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...
July 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmCONVERGE: 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 ...
July 1, 2021 @ 10:00 am - September 26, 2021 @ 4:00 pmPhyllis Sloane Virtual Studio Tour & Curator Talk
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 Clev...
June 23, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmA 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 &...
June 17, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - August 7, 2021 @ 5:30 pm25th 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 1...
June 9, 2021 - August 6, 2021The May Show: The Museum, The Community, & The Story of Art in Cleveland
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 A...
May 12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmAnnual Meeting of Members 2021
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. ...
May 7, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm2021 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 (C...
April 8, 2021 @ 8:00 am - May 29, 2021 @ 4:00 pmPrint & 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 ...
April 1, 2021 @ 10:00 am - June 26, 2021 @ 4:00 pmWomen of the Archives: Oral Histories Premiere & Virtual Artist Talk
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 Coh...
March 24, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm4 African American Women Artists You Should Know with Amalia Amaki
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 recogniti...
March 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmNewNow 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, p...
February 18, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - April 17, 2021 @ 4:30 pmBeyond 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, ...
February 5, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - March 27, 2021 @ 4:00 pmA 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...
January 19, 2021 @ 9:00 am - February 20, 2021 @ 5:00 pmWomen 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 H...
January 5, 2021 @ 8:00 am - March 29, 2021 @ 5:00 pmAbout Body | About Face Virtual Artist Talks Part II
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 ...
December 9, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAbout Body | About Face Virtual Artist Talks Part I
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...
December 2, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pmAbout 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 Lawr...
November 19, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - January 16, 2021 @ 4:00 pmCity Reveries: Virtual Artist Talk with Jennie Jones & Stuart Pearl
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 exhib...
November 11, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmThe Infamous Bridge Wars of 1836 with Judy MacKeigan
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 ol...
November 4, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmBoo! 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 ghoulishl...
October 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmThrough Our Lens: Photography as a Tool of Social Justice
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 10...
October 10, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmCity Reveries at Judson Manor
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 ...
October 1, 2020 @ 10:00 am - January 2, 2021 @ 4:00 pmBridges & 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 Metropark...
September 25, 2020 @ 10:00 am - November 14, 2020 @ 4:00 pmThe Ardent Thread Virtual Artist Talks Part II
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...
August 26, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmThe Legacy of African American Textile Art with Cynthia Lockhart
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 Thr...
August 15, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmThe Ardent Thread Virtual Artist Talks Part I
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 passionat...
July 29, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm2020 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,...
July 25, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmThe 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 Ro...
July 16, 2020 @ 10:00 am - September 5, 2020 @ 4:00 pmFantastical Landscapes
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...
June 30, 2020 @ 10:00 am - September 14, 2020 @ 5:00 pmHome to Home: Virtual Artists Talks Part II
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 Mar...
May 8, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmHome to Home: Virtual Artists Talks Part I
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 Mar...
May 1, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmCALL FOR ENTRY: NewNow 2020
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 ...
April 13, 2020 @ 8:00 am - September 1, 2020 @ 11:59 pmArt without Limits: VR Technology with Peter Babula
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 o...
April 4, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm2020 Annual Members Exhibition
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, 7:00...
March 27, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - June 27, 2020 @ 4:00 pm2020 Annual Members Exhibition- CALL FOR ENTRY
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...
March 10, 2020 @ 10:00 am - March 14, 2020 @ 4:00 pmConservation Framing with Mindy Tousley Part II
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 accomplishe...
March 7, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmConservation Framing with Mindy Tousley Part I
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 accomplishe...
February 29, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmTable for Two: Harriet Moore Ballard & Patricia Zinsmeister Parker
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 Av...
February 16, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pmTable for Two: Harriet Moore Ballard & Patricia Zinsmeister Parker
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...
February 11, 2020 @ 8:30 am - September 1, 2020 @ 5:00 pmRuth Bercaw: Bold Statements Artist Talk
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 w...
February 8, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmRuth 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 retrospe...
January 24, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - March 14, 2020 @ 4:00 pmPrint and Process Curator’s Talk
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 ...
January 17, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmEverything in its Place: Personal Archiving with Karen Eterovich
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 Art...
November 23, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmFulfilling 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 Arc...
November 21, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - January 18, 2020 @ 5:30 pmFoundations 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 invite...
November 7, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - February 7, 2020 @ 5:00 pmSeeing 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 a...
November 2, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmCollecting African American Art with Kerry Davis
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...
October 12, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmSharing 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 ...
October 10, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmseenUNseen
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 ...
September 20, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - November 16, 2019 @ 4:00 pmMade 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–Th...
September 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - October 17, 2019 @ 3:30 pmAfter the Burn: 50 Years of Progress on the Cuyahoga with Judy MacKeigan
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 r...
August 21, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmAfrican Safari 101: Supporting Wildlife Conservation through Ecotourism with Alex Shaland
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 th...
August 14, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmAcacia: Environmental Impact with Stuart & Jeanne 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 feat...
August 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmEnvironmental 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...
July 18, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - September 7, 2019 @ 5:30 pmNo 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 wi...
July 13, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmArt 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 ...
June 1, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmArt 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....
May 25, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmEVAC: 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 especiall...
May 16, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - July 6, 2019 @ 4:00 pm2019 Annual Members Meeting
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 AGEND...
May 3, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmFoundry Studio Tour with Lisa Kenion
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/...
April 27, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmPaid Arts Intern Program at Artists Archives- Summer 2019
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 fina...
April 11, 2019 @ 8:00 am - May 1, 2019 @ 5:00 pmRare Photography Book Tour with Herbert Ascherman Jr.
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. S...
April 6, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm2019 Annual Member’s Exhibition
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 Exhibitio...
March 29, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - May 3, 2019 @ 7:30 pmTell Me About Yourself: Remembering Shirley Aley Campbell
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 storie...
March 8, 2019 @ 10:00 am - March 16, 2019 @ 4:00 pmArt 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 s...
March 2, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe Art of Travel: India as a Personal Journey with Irene Shaland
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 pa...
February 16, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmCall for Entry: Environmental Impact: Stress, Hope, Transformation
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...
February 15, 2019 @ 12:00 am - April 30, 2019 @ 12:00 amWorking 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 t...
January 25, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - March 2, 2019 @ 4:00 pmWinter Break 2018/2019
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!
December 22, 2018 @ 8:00 am - January 7, 2019 @ 5:00 pmCurrent 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 ...
December 11, 2018 @ 9:00 am - February 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pmMember 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 t...
December 7, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmUnderstanding, 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, Appreciatin...
December 1, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmHoliday Treats 2018
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...
November 16, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - December 21, 2018 @ 4:00 pmCurrent 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 m...
November 16, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - January 12, 2019 @ 5:30 pmCall 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...
October 18, 2018 @ 10:00 am - November 9, 2018 @ 4:00 pmRecast: 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...
September 21, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - November 10, 2018 @ 4:00 pmSatellite 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 2...
September 13, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - October 18, 2018 @ 3:30 pmThe 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...
August 18, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmGRAPHIC- 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 Progra...
July 19, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - September 8, 2018 @ 5:30 pmSatellite 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 ...
July 7, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - July 27, 2018 @ 8:00 pmPast 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 t...
June 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - August 26, 2018 @ 5:00 pmAAWR 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 ar...
June 24, 2018 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pmSatellite 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...
June 23, 2018 @ 11:00 am - July 22, 2018 @ 5:00 pmHow to Make Friends & Influence Strangers- Social Media for the Artist with Judy Takács
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. &nbs...
June 6, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmExhibition: SZALAY/TAKÁCS SECRETS
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 ...
May 24, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - July 14, 2018 @ 5:30 pmNewNow 2018 CALL FOR ENTRY
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 ...
May 15, 2018 - July 15, 2018Artists Studio Tour- Shovel Works Building, 40th Street Artists
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 W...
May 12, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmCurrent Pop-Up Exhibition: Marvin Smith: Renaissance Man
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. Sm...
May 11, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - May 19, 2018 @ 4:00 pmImagination Go! with Joseph Polevoi
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, ...
April 25, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmTangible Moments: The Legacy of Lee Heinen
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 t...
April 14, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmThe Fledgling Collector with 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 a...
March 24, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm2018 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...
March 15, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - May 4, 2018 @ 7:30 pmArt 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 Jo...
February 24, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmImproves with Age- Collecting Fine Wines with 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 presentati...
February 10, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmCurrent 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 Th...
January 19, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - March 3, 2018 @ 5:30 pmHoliday 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...
December 8, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - January 13, 2018 @ 4:00 pmCurrent 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 Artist...
December 8, 2017 @ 8:00 am - January 27, 2018 @ 5:00 pmArtists Studio Tour & Process Demo with Archived Artist Mindy Tousley
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. T...
December 2, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmCuba: the Land, the People, the Arts – 60 years after Castro’s Revolution with Irene Shaland
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 S...
November 18, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmCurrent 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 pre...
November 9, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - January 13, 2018 @ 4:00 pmBusiness of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas – Week 6
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 Pr...
November 1, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmTargeted Internet Marketing for the Fine Artist with Augusto C. Bordelois
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 M...
October 25, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmBusiness of Art for Artists with Mary Urbas – Week 5
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 Pr...
October 11, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmQuilting Today with Tracy Rieger
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, R...
October 7, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmPhotoNow 2017 Artists’ Talk and Reception
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...
October 4, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pmCurrent 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...
September 15, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - November 4, 2017 @ 4:00 pmCurrent 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 Bea...
September 7, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - October 12, 2017 @ 3:00 pmWord 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...
August 12, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmWORD. 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 ...
July 20, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - September 9, 2017 @ 4:00 pmCollecting 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. Clevelan...
May 27, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmNewCell +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 ...
May 25, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pmCurrent 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 ...
May 18, 2017 @ 10:00 am - July 8, 2017 @ 4:00 pmAnnual Meeting 2017
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May 5, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmBusiness 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 intere...
April 29, 2017 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pmFearless: The Photographic Legacy of Jennie Jones
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 Clev...
April 22, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmBusiness 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 intere...
April 15, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmCleveland 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 ...
April 9, 2017 @ 4:50 pm - 6:30 pmCleveland 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 ...
April 7, 2017 @ 9:50 pm - 11:30 pmCleveland 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, Mar...
March 30, 2017 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pmAnnual 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 Clo...
March 30, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - May 20, 2017 @ 4:00 pmWomen 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 ...
March 23, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmBusiness 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 Pr...
March 15, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmCollecting 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 ...
February 18, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmBusiness 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 Pr...
February 11, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmTrees, 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 ...
February 11, 2017 @ 11:00 am - March 11, 2017 @ 5:00 pmThe 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 conjuncti...
January 27, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - March 18, 2017 @ 4:00 pmA 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 ...
January 5, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - February 23, 2017 @ 5:00 pmArchives are Closed
December 22, 2016 - January 4, 2017Holiday Treats 2016 Opening Reception
Opening Reception during Annual Holiday Party
December 9, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmGet 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...
December 9, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmStudio 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 artis...
December 3, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmHoliday 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....
December 1, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - December 22, 2016 @ 5:00 pmWomen 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 ...
November 26, 2016 @ 9:00 am - June 1, 2017 @ 5:00 pmOral 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 approximate...
November 19, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm20th 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...
November 11, 2016 @ 5:30 pm - January 14, 2017 @ 4:00 pmStudio 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 Buil...
October 29, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmProfessional 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 prof...
October 22, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmProgressive Art Collection Tour
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 opportu...
October 14, 2016 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudio 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 priva...
October 8, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmFirst 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 shatter...
September 15, 2016 @ 5:30 pm - November 5, 2016 @ 4:00 pmNEWNOW™
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™ compe...
September 6, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - October 6, 2016 @ 4:00 pmNature 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 a...
September 3, 2016 @ 10:00 am - September 27, 2016 @ 5:00 pmThe 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 unco...
August 17, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmPaul-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...
July 21, 2016 @ 5:30 pm - September 10, 2016 @ 4:00 pmBeachwood 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. GA...
June 28, 2016 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmBeachwood 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 fro...
June 22, 2016 @ 11:00 am - July 15, 2016 @ 5:00 pmOut 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 medium...
June 22, 2016 @ 8:00 am - July 15, 2016 @ 5:00 pmCeramics 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. R...
June 4, 2016 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmCeramics 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 ...
May 26, 2016 @ 5:00 pm - July 9, 2016 @ 4:00 pmNo 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 tick...
May 15, 2016 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAAWR Annual Members Meeting
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
May 6, 2016 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pmAndrew 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 limitatio...
April 30, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmOral 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, A...
April 27, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmAnthony Eterovich Pop-Up Show
April 22, 2016 @ 11:00 am - May 14, 2016 @ 4:00 pmKim 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, u...
April 16, 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmRuth 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 ...
April 16, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmTerry 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 over...
April 9, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmAAWR 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—somethi...
March 31, 2016 @ 6:25 pm - April 1, 2016 @ 11:35 amCopyrights 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 o...
March 19, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmReinvention
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 o...
March 10, 2016 @ 5:30 pm - May 7, 2016 @ 4:00 pmHand 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 rec...
February 17, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmMake it Last
Two ICA Art Conservation experts will give an overview of artists’ materials and their properties. Click to register for this FREE program
January 27, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmLegacy Reception for Adele Marihatt
RSVP required – call 216-721-9020
January 23, 2016 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmJennie Jones
An exhibition of Jennie Jones, one of our Archived Artists, at Judson Park
January 15, 2016 @ 5:00 pm - February 28, 2016 @ 5:00 pmAnnual 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
January 15, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - February 27, 2016 @ 4:00 pmEstate 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 a...
December 5, 2015 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmWatershed, 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. Und...
November 12, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - January 23, 2016 @ 5:00 pmCollecting 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 disc...
October 28, 2015 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmMarketing 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 p...
October 14, 2015 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmCollecting 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 prese...
October 3, 2015 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmPhoto 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. Herber...
September 8, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - October 13, 2015 @ 5:00 pmAmes Family Hospice House – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
Ames Family Hospice House Westlake, OH
June 15, 2015 @ 8:00 am - June 23, 2015 @ 5:00 pmHawken School – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
Gates Mills, OH
March 30, 2015 @ 8:00 am - April 24, 2015 @ 5:00 pmMajority 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 w...
March 12, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - May 2, 2015 @ 4:00 pmCollecting 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 o...
March 7, 2015 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmLake Erie College – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
Painesville, OH
February 12, 2015 @ 8:00 am - March 12, 2015 @ 5:00 pmThe 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...
September 18, 2014 @ 6:00 pm - October 14, 2014 @ 4:00 pmValley Art Center – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
Chagrin Falls, OH
September 12, 2014 @ 8:00 am - October 16, 2014 @ 5:00 pmThe 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 1...
September 9, 2014 @ 6:00 pm - October 23, 2014 @ 4:00 pmJameson Hospital – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
January 7, 2014 @ 8:00 am - March 31, 2014 @ 5:00 pmSociety for Contemporary Craft – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
May 24, 2013 @ 8:00 am - September 29, 2013 @ 5:00 pmRemembrances: 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 @ 5:30 pm - February 15, 2013 @ 4:00 pmArt 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 Found...
November 8, 2012 @ 12:00 pm - January 31, 2013 @ 5:00 pmProgressive Insurance – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
November 8, 2012 @ 8:00 am - January 31, 2013 @ 5:00 pmUniversity Hospitals – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
August 30, 2012 @ 8:00 am - November 1, 2012 @ 5:00 pmAlzheimer’s Association Donors Event
August 15, 2012 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcConnell Art Center – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
May 17, 2012 @ 8:00 am - July 8, 2012 @ 5:00 pmAAWR – Art Interprets Alzheimer’s
March 30, 2012 @ 8:00 am - April 28, 2012 @ 5:00 pm
