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artist John Paul Morabito with their textile artwork

Museum Unveils Spring Tapestry Exhibition by John Paul Morabito

The Museum is pleased to announce its spring exhibition, “John Paul Morabito: Madonna dei Femminellə,” a solo exhibition by the head of the textiles program at ’s School of Art. 
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An I Promise student follows his treasure map at the Museum

I Promise Students Find Treasure at Museum

recently hosted 26 high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities, including a treasure hunt at the Museum.

The Museum receives archival garments from legendary British designer Dame Zandra Rhodes

The Museum is pleased to announce the acquisition of three archival dresses by British designer Dame Zandra Rhodes, following her induction into the School of Fashion’s Hall of Fame in 2024.
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Sarah Spinner Liska, J.D., Ph.D. Headshot

‘Where Art, Fashion and Education Intersect’

Museum, under the leadership of director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D., is becoming a dynamic hub for creativity, fashion and education. Liska was recently featured in a Cleveland.com article highlighting some of her current initiatives and her focus on…
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Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson, alumna, will have a solo exhibition at the Museum beginning Jan. 24, 2025.

Museum to Feature Exhibition of World-Renowned Alumna Artist

The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from will be on display at the Museum beginning Jan. 24.
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þingvellir at Dusk, 2020. Photo courtesy of the artist.

The Museum Announces Winter Exhibition

The Museum is pleased to announce its winter exhibition, “Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson: Micro/Macro,” a solo exhibition by Ohio-based artist, Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson. The exhibition is curated by Sara Hume, Ph.D. and will be open to the public…
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Museum lobby with two people sitting at a high top table with textile artwork on the wall behind them.

Transforming Spaces: Museum Reveals Stunning Lobby Redesign Featuring Cleveland Artist Jen P. Harris

The Museum is pleased to reveal a new look in its front lobby, as part of the new museum director’s broader initiative to make the museum more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming.
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Sarah Spinner Liska (Middle) and students at the first Fabric Pantry event

Museum and Student Group Partnership Stitches Together a Greener Future

A new partnership between the Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.
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Red dress. Ensemble worn by Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord in "The Philadelphia Story" (stage production 1939).

Museum Announces Partnership With the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

The Museum is pleased to announce a collaborative program at the in Old Saybrook, Connecticut on Dec. 4. The program will highlight Kent…
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Museum director with members of the Fabric Pantry

Museum Partners With Student Organization to Advance Its Mission

The Museum has announced a new partnership with the Fabric Pantry, a student organization that provides free fabric to university students.
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