This afternoon I was able to visit the Cleveland Institute of Art Student Holiday Show where I purchased this lovely holiday card created by pal Katie Linton.

Please join me 1 p.m. Sunday the 26th Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque to see "Out of the Picture,'' documentary about art criticism in the U.S + Q&A w/ director Mary Louise Schumacher M.L. Schumacher. Tickets: tinyurl.com/4x224uyv. Students w/ ID free.

Don’t miss this showing and Q&A with Catherine Gund! Info below about tickets ⬇️

What will the future of art and design look and feel like? Find out by experiencing CIA's 2025 Spring Show! Before you do, check out this terrific in-depth preview from The Plain Dealer. #CIAcreates #CIASpringShow2025 ow.ly/FSHO50VEc8S

Wow, what a night on the runway! CIA students' boldness, passion and creativity were on full display—one look at a time—during Rebellion + Revolution, the 2025 Runway Show. Congrats to all involved! 📸 by Leah Trznadel '19 + Anna Lattanzio '19. #CIAcreates #CIASpringShow2025

The opening celebration for CIA's 2025 Spring Show was simply fantastic. So much creativity and talent on display. The future is bright for CIA's innovative and imaginative artists and designers! 📸 Leah Trznadel '19 and Anna Lattanzio '19 #CIAcreates #CIASpringShow2025

Meet Jennifer van Dijk, CIA's 2025 Commencement speaker! Jennifer is CEO of Los Angeles-based entertainment brand Superplastic and finds CIA's leadership in today's arts and education landscape "inspiring." #CIACreates #ClassOf2025 #CIAgrad2025 ow.ly/GMRk50VJ4rT

CIA's Interactive Media Lab is a game-changer for Cleveland. Its scope, technology, impact and public accessibility will make the IML the only facility of its kind in Ohio — and we're excited for everyone to experience it at Cleveland Foundation's MidTown Collaboration Center!

Congrats to the high school art educators who received CIA's 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards: Karen Mehling-Howson of Shaker Heights Schools, Robert Pierson of Revere Schools and William Wilson of Westlake High School. This recognition is well-deserved! ow.ly/snTz50VJTwz

Who received a 2025 Designer Dozen Award from VMSD in recognition of being a rising design star who's shaping the future of retail? CIA alum Ambriah Phillips! Ambriah is Environments Designer at WD Partners in Columbus—and doing great work. Congrats! ow.ly/E66250VHNbQ

Via The New York Times, a look at a new exhibition in New York of the work of abstract artist Robert Mangold, 87, who studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art (Cleveland Institute of Art) in the late 1950s. nytimes.com/2025/05/06/art…

Meet Violet Randle, CIA's 2025 Commencement student speaker! We're excited to hear her thoughtful and inspiring address to fellow grads. Until then, we invite you to learn more about who Violet is and how she grew and learned during her four years at CIA. ow.ly/bc7i50VJOcU

Happy Commencement Day, Class of 2025! Congratulations! 📸: Leah Trznadel '19, @leahtrznadel #CIAgrad2025 #Commencement2025 #CIAcreates

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! CIA is so proud of you, and we're excited to see what the future holds for our newest alumni! For now, let’s enjoy this look back at Commencement. 📸 Rustin McCann #CIAGrad2025 #CIAAlumniCreate #CIAcreates #Graduation

Want a sneak peek at CIA's Interactive Media Lab and its newly built XR Studio? Then join us during Cleveland Foundation's MidTown Collaboration Center Grand Opening Block Party from 4 to 7pm Friday, May 16! Follow the link for more info. ow.ly/w1wK50VSJ59

CIA was thrilled to welcome community members and elected officials into our new Interactive Media Lab during the Cleveland Foundation's MidTown Collaboration Center grand opening block party. The IML's XR Studio was a big hit! Photos courtesy of Cleveland Foundation.

The Cleveland Institute of Art’s new $13M Interactive Media Lab is a catalyst for creativity, technology, & innovation. Located in the Cleveland Foundation’s MidTown Collaboration Center, the lab is packed w/ immersive projection walls, an XR studio & more. 🔗 crainscleveland.com/education/clev…

Cleveland Institute of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, and The Sculpture Center have partnered to offer a new way to experience exhibitions in University Circle! Learn more and register for free at ow.ly/nGpB50Wn03Z