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Join us on March 7 for the free opening reception of our new exhibition "Shaker Sells," co-curated with Cleveland State University student Elliot Rendall. In the 19th century, the Shaker name signified quality through the brooms, furniture, seeds, and medicinal herbs that sustained their communities. After the decline of Cleveland’s North Union Village, the Van Sweringen brothers repurposed Shaker imagery to market Shaker Heights as an idyllic escape from industrial Cleveland. Their exclusive suburb contradicted Shaker values, yet the romanticized image of a “peaceful Shaker village” fueled the city’s growth and remains a lasting brand to today.Shaker Sells opens in our first-floor temporary gallery in conjunction with "History is Messy" by Chuck Mintz in the second-floor Lissauer Gallery. Light refreshments will be provided. This exhibit will be on view through August 10, 2025 and is supported in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
16740 S Park Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH, United States, Ohio 44120
