Mission Statement
The Cleveland Artists Foundation (CAF) was founded in 1984 by Cleveland-based artists, patrons, and collectors who recognized the need to establish an organization that would preserve, research, collect, and exhibit the most significant visual art of the Northeast Ohio region. CAF has become the premier center for the art of Northeast Ohio--owing both to its significant collecting initiative, and to its commitment to creative exhibition planning and educational outreach. Central to CAF's commitment to embracing the range of artistic excellence in this region is its priority of conceiving stimulating exhibitions, educational programming, and scholarly publications.
Description
The Cleveland Artists Foundation (CAF), founded in 1984, is a non-profit regional art history organization that explicitly exhibits and collects the works of Northeast Ohio artists.
Each year our calendar features five exhibits, corresponding lectures, workshops for all ages, and member outings. Whether you are new to appreciating the Cleveland artistic tradition, or already knowledgeable about this fine heritage, CAF offers something for everyone.
CAF plans projects and programs in collaboration with other institutions. CAF engages in study and exhibition projects centering on topics of art historical interest and documents its studies with publications.
CAF exhibitions often show a continuation of tradition between Cleveland School artists and more established artists working today. CAF strives to offer a variety of visual arts experiences including painting, prints, crafts, sculpture and more.
In addition, CAF serves as a resource on the art history of this region by actively sharing its collection and publications, video and oral histories, and supportive and archival materials
