Studio Institute Celebrates Cleveland’s Creative Youth at Young Artists Exhibitions
Studio Institute to Host Opening and Closing Receptions
at Cleveland Public Library Locations
Featuring Artwork from Area Schools and Community Partners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Lenora Inez Brown
Director, Greater Cleveland Programs
Studio Institute
Fairhill Partners Building
12200 Fairhill Road
Cleveland, OH 44120
216.325.7750 (Office)
lbrown@studioinstitute.org
CLEVELAND, OH (April 14, 2025) — Studio Institute proudly announces its Spring 2025 Young Artists Exhibition series, showcasing visual artwork created by students throughout Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. The exhibitions will take place at two Cleveland Public Library (CPL) campuses, celebrating artistic achievements and creative discoveries of young artists from diverse schools and communities.
The exhibitions represent the culmination of a year-long journey of exploration, innovation, and artistic growth through Studio Institute's visual arts education programs, which focus on improving opportunities for young people through collaborative arts education.
“These exhibitions demonstrate our commitment to investing in schools and communities by providing young people with meaningful opportunities to discover their creativity. This exposure to the visual arts through artist-led educational programs strengthens their self-confidence and resilience, contributing to the vitality of Cleveland communities.”
Exhibition Dates & Locations
The exhibitions will be on view at the CPL West Park Campus and Memorial-Nottingham Branch from Saturday, April 26, through Thursday, May 8, 2025. Exhibitions will be accessible during standard library hours (Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.), are free, and open to the public.
Javonni T., Clara E. Westropp.
OPENING RECEPTION:
When: Saturday, April 26, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: CPL, West Park Campus (3805 West 157th Street, Cleveland, OH)
Featuring student artwork from: Garfield School and Clara E. Westropp
CLOSING RECEPTION:
When: Thursday, May 8, 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: CPL, Memorial-Nottingham Branch (17109 Lakeshore Boulevard, Cleveland, OH)
Featuring student artwork from: Mary B. Martin School, Dike School of the Arts, Carl B. Stokes Head Start (Step Forward), Glendale Primary School, Central Primary School, and community partner Kinship Care
Both receptions offer opportunities to engage with Studio Institute’s Artist Instructors and educators who mentored the young artists, and hear perspectives from education and civic leaders on the impact of arts education. Light refreshments will be served.
To confirm your attendance at either reception, please RSVP by Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
ABOUT STUDIO INSTITUTE
We believe the arts are an indispensable means of discovery and innovation that enriches learning and contributes to the vitality of communities. Since 2016, Studio Institute has partnered with schools, arts and cultural organizations, and communities to provide visual arts education programs, pre-school through college. Studio Institute programs also support students exploring arts careers and arts engagement. Learn more at studioinstitute.org.