Cleveland Museum of Art
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Location:
Cleveland, OH, 44106
Phone:
216-421-7350
Tues:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thurs:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat - Sun:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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About CMA

: The Cleveland Museum of Art means many things to many people. To the residents of Greater Cleveland, it is a beloved civic asset, a place where the community’s greatest aspirations find expression, and a backdrop for many a wedding photo. The museum is a major force in the regional cultural and intellectual community, helping to keep Northeast Ohio a vibrant center of learning and artistic endeavor. As one of the nation’s top museums, “the Cleveland” has long exhibited leadership in acquisitions, presentation, and education, and its curators have originated many groundbreaking exhibitions. The Cleveland Museum of Art is renowned the world over for the extraordinarily high quality of its holdings (which are in constant demand for loan exhibitions) and for both the intellectual rigor and the public spirit of its daily activity.

Exhibitions

Art and Power, plus Friedlander opens at CMA: Two free, new exhibitions open March 1 and will be on view until May 31 at CMA.

Art and Power displays 60 central African sculptures whose original purpose was to mediate between the human and spirit worlds. For centuries, the Luluwa, Chokwe, Songye, and Luba peoples of the Central African savanna have produced power figures which were adorned or filled with ingredients that were imbued with specific spiritual powers.

In most traditional form, these works are small and nonfigural and used in the context of the family—any manner of container might be used to carry the special substance. But as power was consolidated among kingdoms and chiefdoms over the course of the 19th century, larger and more ambitious sculptures were developed to serve entire communities. As works of art designed to carry power, they acquired dual function, embodying both spiritual and political qualities.

From small, abstract containers to large and elaborate figures carved and decorated with great refinement, the exhibition presents a compelling array of these beautiful and fascinating works of art, many of which have never before been exhibited in the United States.

The other exhibition, Friedlander, is dedicated to photographer Lee Friedlander and his work since the 1960s. While Friedlander’s name may not be a household word, his photographs are widely familiar as iconic representations of common American experience. Born in 1934, he gained fame in the early 1960s with off-balance street photographs that evoke the complexity the modern world. Explore Friedlander’s witty and unblinking view of everyday American life in this expansive exhibition that gathers some 375 photographs plus special edition books and portfolios to trace a five-decade career.

Always working in series, Friedlander mines what he calls “the American social landscape,” beginning with a layered view of city streets—shop fronts, ads, televisions, and cars. This central theme is supplemented by subjects including portraits, self-portraits, landscapes, still lifes, nudes, and studies of people at work.

This body of work stands as one of the major achievements in 20th-century art, combining astute observation and graphic verve to present a compelling vision of contemporary America.

Both of the exhibitions are open to the public during regular museum hours, and tickets are free.

Events

Central African Art and Power On Screen, plus Friday Night First Runs continue at CMA: Complementing the Cleveland Museum of Art's current exhibition titled Art and Power in the Central African Savanna is a film series called Central African Art and Power on Screen. Admission to each of the four movies is $8, CMA members $6, seniors 65 & over $5, students $4, or one CMA Film Series admission voucher.

The Black Balloon
Friday, April 24, 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 26, 1:30 p.m.

Back by popular demand in April is Harvard beats Yale 29-29. This was one of last winter's most popular films at CMA. Admission $8, CMA members $6, seniors 65 & over $5, students $4, or one CMA Film Series voucher.

Harvard Beats Yale 29-29
Wednesday, April 29, 7 p.m.

 

Events Calendar: For a complete listing of upcoming CMA events visit:

http://www.clevelandart.org/events/chronological.aspx

Parade the Circle:
Expressions of art, dance and culture will be plentiful at University Circle on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. when the 20th annual Parade the Circle takes place.

Presented by The Cleveland Museum of Art, Parade the Circle offers a welcoming atmosphere and place for all to express their love of the arts.

With no price for admission and appropriate for all ages, the public can visit and appreciate the vibrant culture that continues to thrive in Cleveland. At Noon, the parade will commence at the Cleveland Museum of Art and proceed in a counter-clockwise circle along Wade Oval Drive and East Boulevard.

Visitors are also welcome to participate in many hands-on activities sponsored by University Circle organizations in University Circle Inc.’s Circle Village.

A highlight of this year’s Parade the Circle is the return of several memorable pieces from years past. Returning works include:

• The Rhino (1990)
• Romare Bearden puppet (1996)
• Faith Ringgold puppet (1996)
• Spiral Man and Windmill puppet ensemble (1996)
• The Firebird costume (1997)
• Diva puppets (2000)
• Knight puppet (2004)
• Quixotic Quiddity – The Quiddities (2007)

Guest artists from across the United States and Canada will be in attendance. Several guest artists from Trinidad and Tobago, including Veanne Bonas, Kelvin Keli Cadiz, Nkhruma Potts and Rudolph “Murphy” Winters join the American artists in sharing their exquisite work and enviable talents with Parade participants and visitors.
 

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Cleveland Museum of Art TGIF is selling out! Buy your tickets now because chances are they won't be available at the door. http://cma.org/tgif

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Cleveland Museum of Art Tonight ladies and gentlemen is the final TGIF (Thank Gauguin It's Friday). Come on out to tour the exhibition and drink some bubbly. Only $15.

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Thursdays, October 15–November 19, December 3–17, January 7, 1:30 p.m.Sundays, October 11–January 10, 2:30 p.m.Tours visit the exhibition as well as the adjoining art exploration center. Exhibition ticket required.
Sean McCoy
Sean McCoy
Pretty good show, but it's been up for quite awhile - who's next?
November 6 at 9:35am
Alicia Hudson Garr
Alicia Hudson Garr
the absinthe event sure was a hit!
November 6 at 12:25pm
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Cleveland Museum of Art Last day to play! Can you spot a real work of art from a fake? http://tinyurl.com/ygnmsyp

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You’ve heard of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and Balloon Boy, but have you ever heard of Han van Meegeren, the man who forged Vermeer paintings and fooled the Nazis?
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Cleveland Museum of Art Winter Lights Lantern Festival is just one month away! A day of free, family fun activities throughout University Circle.

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Friday, December 4–Sunday, December 13, 2009The Cleveland Museum of Arts presents the 16th annual Winter Lights Lantern Festival—a free event inspired by centuries-old, cross-cultural traditions of ceremonial lighting displays. ...
Leslie
Leslie
Can't wait ... what a great event! THX CMA you guys rock in so many ways!
November 4 at 9:16am
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Cleveland Museum of Art Can you spot a real work of art from a fake??

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You’ve heard of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and Balloon Boy, but have you ever heard of Han van Meegeren, the man who forged Vermeer paintings and fooled the Nazis?
Marvin
Marvin
Ceci n'est pas une Vermeer in the digital pic above
November 3 at 12:23pm
Jeffrey Collins
Jeffrey Collins
Is the CMA having any of Van Meegeren's paintings there to show?
November 3 at 12:52pm
Eric Yanderlie
November 4 at 7:10am
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Cleveland Museum of Art This Friday...final TGIF (Thank Gauguin It's Friday) event at CMA. Ticket includes admission into Gauguin exhibition and munchies. Cash bar featuring 3 types of Champaign. Ooh la la

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Thursdays, October 15–November 19, December 3–17, January 7, 1:30 p.m.Sundays, October 11–January 10, 2:30 p.m.Tours visit the exhibition as well as the adjoining art exploration center. Exhibition ticket required.
Monica
Monica
This is exhibit is sooo great--everyone must go and see it!!
November 3 at 12:33pm
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Cleveland Museum of Art The museum closes at 9 p.m. every Friday. Or does it? www.cma.org/afterhours

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The museum closes at 9:00 every Friday. OR DOES IT? The Cleveland Museum of Art celebrates the Cleveland Institute of Art exhibition CIA Students: Cleveland, 2009, at CMA with a very special after-hours ...
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Cleveland Museum of Art What to do, what to do? Need something different to do this Friday besides E. 4th and W. 6th? How about some absinthe and art? Thank Gauguin It's Friday! www.cma.org/tgif

October 30 at 12:22pm
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Cleveland Museum of Art
We served Lucid and Mad Hatra
November 4 at 11:45am
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Cleveland Museum of Art What kind of special exhibitions do you want to see at CMA?

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Cleveland Museum of Art ClevelandArt Cleveland...don't let a rifle toting kid beat us out. Vote for us for FOX 8's Hot List http://tinyurl.com/yzrhpcw

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Karen Reilly
Karen Reilly
Are they kidding? Our museum is world class.
October 29 at 1:11pm
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Cleveland Museum of Art
Looking for a unique film this weekend? Explore Soviet youth culture. The Vanished Empire Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 Sun, Nov 1, 1:30 Directed by Karen Shakhnazarov. In this rare look at '70s Soviet youth culture, an 18-year-old Moscow student & one of his best friends love the same young woman—when they’re not buying contraba...nd rock albums and jeans on the black market. Cleveland premiere. (Russia, 2008, color, 105 min)Read More

October 28 at 12:49pm
Erica Kahoon
Erica Kahoon
Intriguing!
October 28 at 1:33pm
Anastasia V. Shabanskaya
Anastasia V. Shabanskaya
I am Russian but not from 70's!
October 29 at 3:01am
Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Museum of Art The museum closes at 9:00 every Friday. OR DOES IT? The Cleveland Museum of Art celebrates the Cleveland Institute of Art exhibition CIA Students: Cleveland, 2009, at CMA with a very special after-hours event on Friday, November 13, featuring art, refreshments, a cash bar, and live performances by Marina Rosenfeld's Sheer Frost Orchestra and Eats Tapes. Tickets $10. www.cma.org/afterhours

October 27 at 7:40am
Rob Galo
Rob Galo
You can buy Marina Rosenfeld's latest disc from The Bent Crayon, located on West 116th and Detroit. It's really awesome!
November 2 at 6:42pm
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Today most people use Friday as an excuse to hit the town and unwind with a few drinks. Hey, you worked hard all week, you deserve it! Gauguin, on the other hand never needed such an excuse. He drank ...
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Cleveland Museum of Art If you're looking for something FREE to do with your family this weekend head over to the museum on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for our Family and Community Day. It's an afternoon of art workshops and demonstrations celebrating Paul Gauguin. Explore Gauguin's artistic processes and then try your hands at creating art a la Gauguin. Oh, and did I mention it's FREE?

Rita Kapsar
Rita Kapsar
i b there
October 20 at 8:24pm
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Cleveland Museum of Art
If you like documentaries you won't want to miss this weekend's CMA film series screening. Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. we're screening The Queen and I. This fascinating new film offers an up-close-and-personal perspective on Iran’s tumultuous recent history and follows the unlikely friendship of two Iran...ian exiles, a filmmaker and an Empress. Watch the trailer here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLQ9DbhnIRQRead More

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For more info visit: www.7thart.com. An Iranian exile who helped overthrow the Shahs regime in 1979 confronts her own assumptions and complex truths about Iran when she enters the life of the Shahs widow. Directed by Nahid Persson. **Official Selection - Sundance 2009**