Morgan Conservatory's Summer Workshops

Join us this summer for a workshop in book arts, papermaking, or printmaking!

The Morgan Conservatory’s Summer Workshops are open for registration. This year we are pleased to offer 30 workshops including several focusing on book binding and book arts techniques. The Morgan Conservatory seeks out nationally recognized artists and educators to teach workshops in book binding and book arts, hand papermaking, and printmaking.

Additional workshop descriptions, full teaching artist’s biographies, and registration are available online here http://www.morganconservatory.org/workshops-by-category, or by calling, 216.361.9255.

To view a list of all upcoming summer workshops please click here.

Call for Artists - Morgan Conservatory juried exhibition

The Morgan Conservatory’s sixth juried exhibition, Paper Trails is open to all artists living in the United States. All submitted work must be original and completed within the past three years. Only artwork consisting of at least 50% paper is eligible. Dimensions must not exceed 60 inches in any direction. Each artist is welcome to submit up to two entries.

Juried by:
Nikki Woods, Painter/ Director
Reinberger Gallery, Cleveland Institute of Art
Christina Vassallo, Executive Director,
SPACES Gallery

Best in show: $500
First Runner Up: $300
Three Morgan Conservatory Awards for Excellence
Viewer’s Choice Award: $50 Morgan Gift Certificate

Submission deadline: March 10
Exhibition Dates: March 30 - April 28

For full prospectus and entry form, click here. PDF version here

Nonmember entry fee ($30)
Member entry fee ($20)

Become a member here

Upcoming Winter Workshops at the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory

The Morgan Conservatory’s Winter Workshops are open for registration, and offer opportunities for study in the areas of hand papermaking, letterpress, bookbinding and book arts. Additional workshop descriptions, full teaching artist’s biographies, and registration information is available online at http://www.morganconservatory.org/workshops-by-category or by calling 216-361-9255.

Hinging and Matting Works of Art on Paper
Taught by Jamye Jamison
Learn and perfect your techniques for hinging and
matting works on paper, and different options for
unique objects.
January 13 2018 | 10 am – Noon | $30

Roycroft Suede Binding
Taught by Fran Kovac
Discover how to bind books using this classic style of
binding from the Arts and Crafts Movement.
January 27, 2018 | 10 am – 4 pm | $90

Check out the full list of classes  ---->

Exhibition Call For Artists at Morgan Conservatory

To apply visit their website HERE.

The Morgan Conservatory’s 9th Annual Benefit

The Morgan Conservatory, the largest arts center in the United States dedicated to every facet of papermaking, book arts, and letterpress printing will host its 9th Annual Benefit Saturday, October 1st. The Benefit will feature a silent auction where attendees will have the opportunity to bid on more than 100 works of art, many created specifically for the event, by local as well as national artists, exclusive live papermaking demonstrations, live music from Syncopated Sin Swing Band with special guest Ernie Krivda, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and more.

The Morgan’s Annual Benefit is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year and directly helps bring over 60 workshops, exhibitions and special events to its audiences each year.

“After nine years, we are beginning to see the vision of our mission to provide an epicenter of papermaking arts for established and emerging artists in Northeast Ohio and beyond” said Tom Balbo, Artistic Director of The Morgan. Balbo added, “the support from the arts community, our sponsors and all supporters of The Morgan during our Annual Benefit has helped make our vision a reality these last nine years.”

The Morgan’s 9th Annual Benefit takes place Saturday, October 1st from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm at the Morgan – 1754 E. 47th St. Cleveland, OH 44103. Pre-order tickets are available now. Admission for members is $30, non-members $35. Tickets for students with valid student ID are $10.

Confluence: Twelve Collaborations - Exhibition at Morgan Conservatory

Exoskeleton by Pam McKee and Kyle Holland

This unique exhibition pairs twelve highly accomplished American papermakers with printmakers, calligraphers, and surface designers of their choosing to generate collaborative pieces that range from prints to books and every medium in between, allowing these pairings to foster the production of unique art forms borne out of the creative efforts of both artists.

“For over two thousand years, handmade paper has been used primarily as a substrate for the transmission of information in text form, for visual images, and for furniture,” said Tom Balbo, Artistic Director of the Morgan Conservatory. “This show speaks to the nature of handmade paper and its ability to be an art form by highlighting multiple techniques and traditions as well as variances of scale.” Balbo added, “Each pairing had the challenge of incorporating both the papermaker’s and the artist’s individual sense of the craft to create inventive works that best demonstrate a melding of the two minds. We hope the exhibition showcases many, if not all, forms that handmade paper can take in this digital age, where the craft of papermaking is having a genuine resurgence.”

Confluence: Twelve Collaborations opens Friday, August 12th through Friday, September 16th at the Morgan – 1754 E. 47th St., Cleveland, OH 44103. The opening night reception starts at 6:30 p.m. For additional viewing hours and information visit morganconservatory.org.

About The Morgan Conservatory
The Morgan Conservatory is the largest arts center in the United States dedicated to every facet of papermaking, book arts and letterpress printing and to cultivating the talents of established and emerging artists. An international destination that is free and open to the public, the Morgan Conservatory is a working studio, gallery and gathering place for the community, educational hub and purveyor of some of the finest handmade papers in the world.

Since opening to the public in 2008, the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation has been a rising star in the Cleveland arts community and the papermaking world. The Morgan Conservatory’s 15,000-square-foot converted industrial space is home to professional and aspiring artists dedicated to the ancient art of papermaking, book arts and letterpress printing. The Morgan Conservatory has been transformed into an art facility with studios, an 85 foot double-wall gallery, as well as a space for community events, and a unique kozo garden was installed to grow fiber for specialized papers.

Apply for The Morgan Conservatory's Artist-in-Residence Program, Deadline April 1st

The Morgan is thrilled to announce its new Artist-in-Residence (AIR) opportunity. The residency period runs throughout the year and can be scheduled for anywhere between a few weeks to a few months, depending on the project and work being produced. Selected artists are expected to follow studio rules and cleanup policies at all times during their residency. Artists are required to submit a brief project proposal outlining their timeline and studios needed.

The Morgan provides 24-hour access to its bindery, papermaking and printing studios. In return we ask the artists to contribute to the community by giving an artist talk, demo or open studio. We also request that the artist donates a piece of work created during their time at the Morgan for our archives. At this time, we are unable to offer a materials stipend. Housing is not provided for artists, but may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Deadline: April 1, 2016

Requirements:

• 1 page project proposal outlining your project
• A detailed timeline with studios needed
• Current CV (no more than 3 pages)
• An artist statement
• 10-15 images of work created in the past 5 years compiled together in one PDF file
• An image list detailing dimensions, media, materials and year.
• Submit your application to Program@MorganConservatory.org

http://morganconservatory.org/artist-residencies-2/

2016 Summer Workshops at the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory & Educational Foundation

2016 Summer Workshops at the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory & Educational Foundation in Cleveland. OH

The Morgan is offering a 10% discount on the cost of their summer workshops until April 15th. This discount is reflected in the prices listed below and on their website. Visit them online at www.MorganConservatory.org or call them at (216) 361-9255 to find out more or to register for workshops.

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory Announces Fall Workshop Schedule

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory & Educational Foundation in Cleveland, OH is proud to announce more fall and winter workshops than ever before. With a dozen workshops to choose from, there's something for everyone.

Please visit http://morganconservatory.org/events/category/workshops to find out more or to register for a workshop or call (216) 361-9255.

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation Presents: Buoyancy

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation Presents:

Buoyancy

October 15 – December 5

6 weeks

Rock Paper Scissors: Get Your Mojo Movin’ At The Morgan on Oct. 3rd, 2015

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation would like to invite you to the 8th annual benefit and silent auction, Rock Paper Scissors: Get Your Mojo Movin’ At The Morgan. It will be a party you just won’t want to miss!

New Exhibitions at The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory: Jack Carlton’s 'Observations & Impressions,' Kerri Harding’s 'Murmuration'

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation Presents:

Jack Carlton’s Observations & Impressions

&

Kerri Harding’s

Murmuration

August 7 – September 17

6 weeks

CLEVELAND (July 8, 2015) – Flock to the Morgan to observe their newest mesmerizing exhibitions. Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation will present concurrent exhibitions in the main gallery featuring Kerri Harding’s Murmuration and Jack Carlton’s Observations & Impressions.  

New Exhibitions at the Morgan Conservatory with Wood Engravers Network and Claudio Orso

Piazza, Claudio Orso

CLEVELAND (May 15, 2015) – Things are getting groovy.  Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation has invited wood engravers and wood cutters from around the world to present their artwork.

Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation will present two concurrent exhibitions in the main gallery featuring Claudio Orso’s Tavola Lunga and Wood Engravers Network‘s Bundles, Collaborations and a Guest.  

Summer 2015 Workshops at Morgan Conservatory

If you're near the Cleveland area this summer, be sure to take a workshop at The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory. Keep scrolling to browse their list of offerings!

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory Presents: [re]define, the 3rd Annual Regional Juried Exhibition

The Morgan Conservatory is ready for its close up, Mr. Demille! After a winter of remodeling, the Morgan celebrates its grand re-opening with [re]define, their 3rd annual juried exhibition.

Prolific artists who live or work within a 75-mile radius of Cleveland, Ohio will exhibit pieces using paper in traditional and original ways. This exhibition will celebrate the avenues in which artists are redefining and innovating in our growing visual arts community.

This juried exhibition will showcase a myriad of artistic applications that incorporate the use of paper or paper fibers. Pieces selected by jurors will highlight the outstanding regional artists living and working in and around Cleveland. Cash prizes, handmade paper packages, and other prizes will be awarded to the most [re]defining works.

Juried by: William Busta and Liz Maugans
Opening Reception: April 16th 7-9pm
Open Reception Parking: Our E 45th entrance
(one-way running south between Payne & Commerce).

Exhibition Dates: Thursday, April 16th – Saturday, May 16th
Exhibition Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-4pm
Cost: Free
Location: Morgan Conservatory

William Busta, the proprietor of William Busta Gallery, is a 2014 winner of the Cleveland Arts Prize. Busta earned his bachelor’s degree in English at Baldwin-Wallace College, followed by a master’s degree in history and museum studies at Case Western Reserve University in 1976. He currently represents contemporary artists who live and work in northeast Ohio.

The William Busta Gallery presents one-person exhibitions, and then continues to represent the artist. Functioning on the belief that the things we create are documents of the time and place in which we live; that the things we create have their highest expression in our arts; and that our arts are created in dialogue with the past and are our voice to the future.

Liz Maugans is an artist, adjunct faculty member at the Cleveland Institute of Art, co-founder and Executive Director of Zygote Press and the founder of the Collective Arts Network.

She received her BFA in printmaking from Kent State University and her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in  1992. Her curatorial specialization is her devotion to emerging art, social justice and local experimental practices that broaden access through social networks and community-building initiatives.  An advocate for artists and the visual arts, Maugans has served as a consultant for numerous organizations and art business start-ups.

Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory Summer Internships: Apply by April 18th

Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory ~ Cleveland, OH

The Internship Program has been an integral part of the Morgan Conservatory since its creation in 2008. Morgan internships provide mutual benefit to the Morgan Conservatory and to interns. Interns will be immersed in hand papermaking, book arts, and letterpress in exchange for completing tasks that include, but are not limited to tending the garden, assisting with workshops, maintaining the studios, and other general housekeeping and assigned tasks. Interns are expected to be engaged with the papermaking processes, both Eastern and Western styles; our goal is that every intern become a proficient papermaker by the end of the internship term.  

The Morgan Conservatory seeks interns who work well in groups, take initiative, are willing and able to do physical labor, and are able to handle the flowing nature of our working studio. Tasks may vary day-to-day. Interns will work under the intern coordinator as well as with our artistic director and paper studio coordinator. Interns will also have the opportunity to work alongside visiting artists and instructors with national reputations. All Internships are unpaid.    

We are offering full-time and part-time internships during the summer 2014. More information and details on how to apply are available on our website. 

http://morganconservatory.org/internships/

The deadline to apply is April 18, 2014.