The Galleries at Cleveland State University

02/25/2025

Submit your work to the juried Student Art Show! Talk to your professors about the best pieces to enter.
Submissions are March 25-29 from 10Am - 4PM
Bostwick Design Art Initiative Gallery, 2729 Prospect Ave

01/21/2025

The Galleries at CSU is proud to sponsor in part and present the work of our students and faculty at the Sculpture Center.
Join us on February 8th, 2-5 to celebrate sculpture from the region!

07/31/2024

07/12/2024

CSU’s Department of Art and Design offers majors and minors in Studio Art, Design, and Art History.

07/03/2024

Dive into the world of design at CSU Design Week! Join us from July 22-26, 2024, for an inspiring week of creativity and innovation. Middle and High School Students get ready for "all design all week," featuring hands-on activities, access to Adobe Creative Cloud, and workshops led by experienced designers. Limited spots are available—secure yours today! Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/CSUART/csu--design-week

05/09/2024

Hannah Gregory is a third year student in the Cleveland State University Department of Art & Design. Through her work, Hannah explores the intersection of labor, womanhood, identity, and collaboration. She aims to highlight the beauty, vastness, diversity, and stories of the people and places she holds close. Working closely with friends from diverse backgrounds, she says she hopes to transcend the limitations of individual perspectives and instead weave together narratives born of trust and deep appreciation.

You can visit the Merit Scholar Exhibitions at the YARDS Projects through May 24 at 725 Johnson Court, Cleveland, OH 44113. Visits are by appointment only except for Saturday May 11, when the show is open from 11am - 3pm. Enter the building from Johnson Court.

For appointments: [email protected]

05/07/2024

Paris Snyder is a 2nd year Studio Art major in the Cleveland State University Department of Art & Design. Her work is often inspired by the ocean and the beauty of nature. Driven by a perpetual sense of longing, Paris uses her artwork to slow down and embrace the present. She enjoys creating prints and sculptures that act as a place for the viewer to pause and sit in the moment.

You can visit the Merit Scholar Exhibitions at the YARDS Projects through May 24 at 725 Johnson Court, Cleveland, OH 44113. Visits are by appointment only except for Saturday May 11, when the show is open from 11am - 3pm. Enter the building from Johnson Court.

For appointments: [email protected]

05/06/2024

Lauren Heier is a Studio Art Major at Cleveland State University Department of Art & Design. She loves creating art that is fantastical with a dark twist. Her goal as an artist is to draw the viewer into her art and make them wonder. When discussing her work, Lauren says “Art compels me to push myself and put forth an effort to discover what I am capable of. I want to make what I see in my mind come to life with the realness of which I imagined it.”

You can visit the Merit Scholar Exhibitions at the YARDS Projects through May 24 at 725 Johnson Court, Cleveland, OH 44113. Visits are by appointment only except for Saturday May 11, when the show is open from 11am - 3pm. Enter the building from Johnson Court.

For appointments: [email protected]

05/04/2024

Erin McHugh is a Cleveland based emerging artist and student in the Cleveland State University Department of Art & Design whose focus is in printmaking and drawing. Using figural imagery, she addresses her struggles with femininity and self-perception, juxtaposing soft feminine elements, with darker themes and moods. Follow her new art account on Instagram to see her past and upcoming work!

You can visit the Merit Scholar Exhibitions at the YARDS Projects through May 24 at 725 Johnson Court, Cleveland, OH 44113. Visits are by appointment only except for two Saturdays, May 4 and 11, when the show is open from 11am - 3pm. Enter the building from Johnson Court.

For appointments: [email protected]

05/03/2024

Evan Elchert is a fourth-year studio art Major in the Cleveland State University Department of Art & Design. Evan's current body of work explores the intricacies between beauty and the grotesque. He is inspired by the graphic style of comics and surreal imagery. His work captivates the viewer with explorations of the unexpected, and invites you in for a closer look.

You can visit the Merit Scholar Exhibitions at the YARDS Projects through May 24 at 725 Johnson Court, Cleveland, OH 44113. Visits are by appointment only except for two Saturdays, May 4 and 11, when the show is open from 11am - 3pm. Enter the building from Johnson Court.

For appointments: [email protected]

05/02/2024

Molly Zickes is a 4th year Studio Art major in the Cleveland State University Department of Art & Design. She uses art to offer an escape from life's struggles, focusing on primary colors like red, yellow, and blue for their emotional impact. She works with various mediums and techniques, aiming to express the mix of emotions we experience. Her abstract style lets viewers interpret freely.

You can visit the Merit Scholar Exhibitions at the YARDS Projects through May 24 at 725 Johnson Court, Cleveland, OH 44113. Visits are by appointment only except for two Saturdays, May 4 and 11, when the show is open from 11am - 3pm. Enter the building from Johnson Court.

For appointments: [email protected]

05/01/2024

Jurnee Ta'Zion is a Senior studying Studio Art at the Cleveland State University Department of Art & Design and minoring in Psychology. She is a Cleveland native and artist dedicated not only to creating art, but to the power it has to change and better the lives of both the creator and viewer. She began her studies at Cleveland School of the Arts prior to coming to CSU, and she has honed her skills through a multitude of mediums including drawing, printmaking, painting, and especially 3-D art and ceramics.

With her body of work, she conveys in abstract ways her lived experiences, utilizing her art forms as a means of healing, understanding, and betterment of self. She says that her works encapsulate the idea that "Life be Lifing," and that even through all the happenings throughout one's life, there are means of getting through it and of making something beautiful and helpful to you and to others. She hopes that through this display of vulnerability and growth, that others utilize the arts to discover and uplift themselves.

You can visit the Merit Scholar Exhibitions at the YARDS Projects through May 24 at 725 Johnson Court, Cleveland, OH 44113. Visits are by appointment only except for two Saturdays, May 4 and 11, when the show is open from 11am - 3pm. Enter the building from Johnson Court.

For appointments: [email protected]

04/22/2024

Come see the beautiful work of the CSU Department of Art and Design’s Haddad Merit Scholarship recipients. This year's scholars are Evan Elchert, Hannah Gregory, Lauren Heier, Erin McHugh, Paris Snyder, Jurnee Ta'Zion, and Molly Zickes. We're pleased to announce that this year the Haddad Merit Scholar Exhibitions will take place at the Yards Projects located in Worthington Yards at 725 Johnson Ct. in Cleveland's Warehouse District. Don’t miss it!

Opening Reception: 4/25, 5 – 8 pm

Show runs through May 24.

CSU College of Arts & Sciences Cleveland State University Department of Art & Design CSU Haddad Merit Scholar Exhibition at Worthington Yards

04/16/2024

The 52nd Student Art Show is open! We are thrilled to present the show at the historic Bonfoey Gallery this year at 1710 Euclid Ave. Please join us this Thursday, April 18 for the opening reception from 5 – 8pm. Live music and refreshments will be served. Don’t miss the awards ceremony at 6:00!

Show runs through May 24th.

03/26/2024

Next week is art drop-off week for the juried 52nd Annual Student Art Show! All CSU students are eligible to submit up to 4 pieces per person—any subject matter, size, or medium. All works should be matted, framed and ready to install.

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony, April 18, 5 – 8pm at Bonfoey Gallery, 1710 Euclid Ave.

Show runs April 16 – May 24 at Bonfoey Gallery.
Questions? Email [email protected]

03/07/2024

Attention CSU students! The juried 52nd Annual Student Art Show is fast approaching. All currently enrolled CSU students are eligible to submit up to 4 pieces of artwork that have been produced this academic year and not exhibited in previous shows on campus. All majors welcome.

Drop-offs are April 1 – 6, 10 am – 4 pm at the Theatre & Arts Building (formerly Middough). 1901 E. 13th St., Room 503

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s show will be hosted by Bonfoey Gallery at 1710 Euclid Avenue in Playhouse Square. The show runs April 16 - May 24.

Questions? Visit csuohio.edu/galleries or email [email protected]

Image: Jenna Mohan, “Untitled III” (detail), 2023. Color pencil. Winner of Robert Spademan Best-in-Show Award.