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We were featured in a Redfin article! Check it out here: Weekend Wanderlust: A Weekend Getaway Guide to Cleveland, OH
Thank you Future Heights for supporting Lantern Festival! It this terrific event!
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HALLOWEEN P.E.A.C.E. POPS & OPEN STUDIOS 10/25!! Sadly, this is one of our last events in this “boo”tiful building before our nonprofits are forced to vacate and the building is mothballed, so we’ve planned an extra-special evening for our final P.E.A.C.E. Pops:
Haunted Tunnel
Artful Open Studios
Spooky Stories with Lake Erie Ink
Glow & Create: Hands-On Blacklight Art
Art Exhibit: Seize the Day – Paintings by Katherine Chilcote
Art Exhibit: Master Don: An Exhibition of Clay Paintings
Read to Learn… Dance to Move with DANCECleveland
Line Dancing with Grace Communion
Live Music: The Mike Vincent Quartet
P.E.A.C.E. Puppets – Featuring Giant Puppet 'Kami'
Ceramic Art Demos
Pumpkin Decorating with Do Good Day Hub
Interactive Art Installation by artist Kate Snow
Food Vendors
Photo Booth
Candy Galore
FOR FULL DETAILS, SCHEDULE & TO RSVP GO TO: coventrypeacecampus.org/peacepops
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PEACE Pops is a quarterly celebration of art and community. The last Friday of January, April, July and October, we invite the community into our building to tour open studios, listen to live music, participate in hands-on art making and a variety of other activities to keep your creative spirit flourishing. It is a special way in which we can connect our community with our member organizations and artists – like Lake Erie Ink, ARTFUL, Singers’ Club of Cleveland, Robin VanLear & more!
This event is free and open to the public. Free snacks and refreshments will be available.
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PEACE Pops is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
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Come on out and help us honor our very own Shannon Morris - one of this year's recipients.✨ One week to go! ✨
The 64th Cleveland Arts Prize Annual Awards Event is happening on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Cuyahoga Community College's Eastern Campus! Celebrate the incredible achievements of artists who shape our city’s cultural fabric. Enjoy performances, heartfelt speeches, and a chance to connect with fellow art lovers. 🎉
Hosted by Kabir Bhatia, the night will celebrate this year’s winners and feature performances by past honorees. Stick around for the After Party with DJ RED-I, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University! 🎶
Get ready for an amazing night celebrating Northeast Ohio’s creative talent! To RSVP, visit clevelandartsprize.org/annual-awards-event/
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We're thrilled to be a recipient of a FutureHeights mini grant for our upcoming Lantern Festival (Coventry PEACE Campus Annual Lantern Festival). This helps us provide a wonderful and unique experience for the residents of Cleveland Heights, University Heights and beyond. We are very grateful.
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What very well may be our last P.E.A.C.E. Pops & ARTFUL Open Studios in the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building is coming up on Friday, October. 25th from 6-9pm. We have an incredible evening planned! This is FREE, open to the public and fun for all ages. Please mark your calendar - and make an evening of it by starting out at the CovenTreat events our neighbors in the Coventry Village Business District are hosting, then make your way up to us for all the festivities. An RSVP is always appreciated - just click on the attached link to our event page to do so.
PEACE Pops (Oct. 25, 2024)
While it's bittersweet to announce that this will be our final Halloween P.E.A.C.E. Pops at the P.E.A.C.E. Building, we’re determined to go out in style and celebrate all the memories made in this incredible space. With only one more public event remaining in the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building, this is your chance to be part of something special.
This Halloween P.E.A.C.E. Pops is our chance to honor all that the P.E.A.C.E. Building has given us, and we’re inviting you to be part of it! Whether you arrive in costume or as yourself, we promise a night of spooky fun, creative activities, and family-friendly entertainment for all ages. Plus, why not make a full evening of it? Start with the candy crawl at Coventry Village’s CovenTreat, and then head over to join us for an evening of magic, music, art, and memories.
Here's a list of the evening's events:
Haunted Tunnel
FREE
6:00 – 9:00
Have fun traversing your way through a unique, haunted tunnel created by ARTFUL artist Jacqui Brown.
ARTFUL Open Studios
FREE
6:00 – 9:00
The ARTFUL artists invite you to visit their studios in order to engage with them and view both finished pieces and works in progress. Get to know the artists working here in your community, discover new talents and find inspiration. Various artists will offer live demonstrations and hand-on art making activities.
Spooky Stories with Lake Erie Ink
FREE
6:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Meet Lake Erie Ink in their lobby space for spooky stories, a time filled with magical stories, imagination, and just the right amount of fright.
Version 1: Creepy Mystery Story
Version 2: Horror/Ghost Story
Glow & Create: Hands-On Blacklight Art
FREE
6:00 – 9:00
Join us for a fun, hands-on blacklight drawing experience where your creativity will glow! Let your imagination shine under the blacklights.
Art Exhibit: Seize the Day – Paintings by Katherine Chilcote
FREE
6:00 – 9:00
Our main gallery will showcase the paintings of Katherine Chilcote, Founder and Executive Director of Building Bridges Arts Collaborative.
Art Exhibit: Master Don: An Exhibition of Clay Paintings
FREE
6:00 – 9:00
All are invited to celebrate the art and artistry of Master Don/ The paintings are a beautiful visual diary of his investigation into clay as canvas.
Don and his teacher, Max Denney, would like to express their gratitude for ARTFUL, NJM Ceramic Art Studio, JFSA Cleveland, PLAN Cleveland and Chuck, Don’s father, for their support, advocacy and love.
Read to Learn… Dance to Move with DANCECleveland
FREE
6:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Join DANCECleveland in their community space for story times at 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm. This interactive story time that will leave your little ones dancing! Enjoy the story of Skeleton as he grooves, tumbles, and stumbles his way to a Halloween party in The Halloween Hustle. DANCECleveland Teaching Artists will read the story and engage children in activities designed to reinforce literacy skills and encourage creative movement. While all ages are welcome, this activity is best suited to pre-k through first graders and their families.
Line Dancing with Grace Communion
FREE
7:15 – 7:45 pm
Put on your dancing shoes and join the lively crew from Grace Communion as they lead us through some fun and energetic line dances! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a total beginner, these easy-to-learn steps will have everyone moving, laughing, and dancing in sync. Perfect for all ages—come ready to have a blast!
Live Music: The Mike Vincent Quartet
FREE
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Enjoy live tunes from the amazing Mike Vincent Quartet. Mike Vincent on Guitar, Bill McRae on Sax, Lenny Gray on Bass, and Matt Schieferstein on Drums.
P.E.A.C.E. Puppets – Featuring Giant Puppet 'Kami'
FREE
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Meet Kami, the newest giant puppet from ARTFUL artist Robin VanLear! Watch as this larger-than-life puppet comes to life as she greets visitors and joins them in dance and fun.
Ceramic Art Demos
FREE
7:15 (ish)
Stop by ARTFUL’s NJM Ceramic Studio on the second level where Master Don will be performing a short demo highlighting his technique and attitude in making his clay paintings.
FREE
Periodically throughout the evening
Stop by ARTFUL’s NJM Ceramic Studio on the second level where Max Denney will offer some periodic clay throwing demos.
Pumpkin Decorating with Do Good Day Hub
FREE
6:00 – 9:00
Who doesn’t love pumpkins? Get creative with both real and paper pumpkins, plus enjoy some pumpkin-flavored snacks to keep you in the Halloween spirit!
Interactive Art Installation: Living Room: America's #1 chronic illness board game! by artist Kate Snow
FREE
6:00 – 9:00
Stop by the ARTFUL Flex Room on the upper level and roll the dice on this life-sized game of chance to experience the excruciating unpredictability of living with chronic illness. This large-scale interactive installation is a fully-playable board game where players roll the die, move ahead on the board, and pull a card and see where the game takes them. Card decks are designed for 1-5 players but multiple decks can be in play simultaneously. Prizes include a new perspective and increased empathy.
Food Vendors
Menu items for purchase
6:00 – 9:00
Feeling hungry? We’ve got you covered with delicious local food vendors serving up tasty treats. Grab a bite to eat and fuel up for the fun!
Photo Booth
FREE
6:00 – 9:00
Snap some memorable pics at our themed photo booth! Grab your friends, strike a pose, and take home a fun memory from the night.
Candy Galore
FREE
While supplies last
What’s Halloween without candy? We’ll have plenty of treats to satisfy your sweet tooth—be sure to grab some while it lasts!
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PEACE Pops is a quarterly celebration of art and community. The last Friday of January, April, July and October, we invite the community into our building to tour open studios, listen to live music, participate in hands-on art making and a variety of other activities to keep your creative spirit flourishing. It is a special way in which we can connect our community with our member organizations and artists – like Lake Erie Ink, ARTFUL, Singers’ Club of Cleveland, Robin VanLear & more!
This event is free and open to the public. Free snacks and refreshments will be available.
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PEACE Pops is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
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As we come to terms with the closure of our beloved building, we'll be sharing treasured memories from over the years—moments that capture the heart and soul of ARTFUL. This video is a look back to when we first saw the ARTFUL space and decided that’s where we wanted to be, and our transformation of the space into the studios it is today.
This is more than just nostalgia. It's part of our grieving process, a step toward healing, and a reminder of what we are losing as a community. We hope these stories inspire you to reflect on the role the Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library plays in shaping our neighborhoods and to take action in ensuring greater accountability in the future. Sadly, it appears to be too late for ARTFUL, but this is also part of the process to inspire us as we head into the next part of our journey. Residents can still work to ensure that future decisions by the Library aren't made without the voices of the people they affect the most.
We have deep admiration for the Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library system, and the vast majority of its employees, who serve our community with care and commitment. The Library has enriched the lives of so many, and its contributions to Cleveland Heights and University Heights are undeniable. However, in this instance, the decision to close and mothball the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. building stands in stark opposition to what the community has clearly expressed. This decision reflects the power held by a few, making choices that directly impact thousands of residents.
If you’d like to take action, reach out to the Library Director, Board President, and trustees. Email addresses can be found here (heightslibrary.org/locations/heights-libraries-board/#board_tabs%7C4). You can also request board agendas by emailing dherrman@heightslibrary.org or sbanks@heightslibrary.org.
Attend Library committee meetings and board meetings—real discussions happen in committee meetings. Meeting dates are here (heightslibrary.org/locations/heights-libraries-board/#board_tabs%7C3||board_tabs|3).
Since the School Board appoints Library trustees and collects and distributes the taxes that fund the Library, stay informed and share your thoughts with them here (www.chuh.org/boardofeducation.aspx).
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And join us to celebrate all we have built. PEACE Pops (Oct. 25, 2024) And Lantern festival December 14th
A question we’ve been asked a lot: How are CH-UH Library Trustees selected?... Library Board Trustees are not elected, they are appointed by the CH-UH Board Of Education. You can read more here (heightslibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2020-Trustee-Selection-Procedures.pdf).
- The CH-UH Library is a Public School Library System.
- By law, the CH-UH Board of Education is responsible for appointing members to the Library Board of Trustees.
- The Board of Education and the Library Board of Trustees act as a “committee of the whole” to conduct interviews.
- The Board of Education makes the final selection with the Library Trustees input.
- A majority of Trustees must be “electors” of the school district, but a small minority may be “electors” of the county who reside OUTSIDE the School District.
- The Board of Education conducts 10-15 minute interviews during a public meeting.
- This is followed by an “executive session” (not public) where the Board of Education identifies the best qualified candidate.
- The appointment is then announced at a later meeting of the Board of Education.
Criteria are:
> Diversity of interests, a balance of age, sex, ethnic background and socioeconomic levels, geographic distribution and experience and/or knowledge in a variety of fields.
> Include members with: professional experience in law, education, marketing, finance/accounting and personnel; practical business experience, executive ability, management skills, and plain common sense; political know-how.
> Consideration will be given to people who are active in community affairs and have access to resources and/or affiliations with other organizations of importance to the library.
> Nominees should have an interest in the work of the public library, a commitment to its goals, a recognition of its importance as a center of information for community culture, recreation and continuing education, and the ability to work as the member of a team. They should be willing to ask questions, offer criticism and make suggestions. They should have the courage to plan creatively.
> A commitment to the concepts of intellectual freedom is essential.
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Coming up Oct 25 from 6-9 is our final open studios for the year. Join us and all the activities @coventrypeacecampus !
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the outcome of Tuesday night’s joint meeting between City Council and the Cleveland Heights - University Heights Library. The Library (the owner) has officially announced their decision to close and “mothball” the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building.
While Cleveland Heights City Council members and a representative from University Heights approached the meeting with open minds, ready to invest both time and money into a solution that could benefit all parties involved, the Library remained firmly unmoved. Their unwillingness to compromise was a stark contrast to the collaborative spirit shown by the cities' leaders. We are deeply grateful for the leadership of both cities, who demonstrated their commitment to the community and worked hard to find a way forward. We’ll share more information soon, but in the meantime, we encourage everyone to watch the meeting here: youtu.be/aR6vOH-YOBE?si=Q-N3EML1Ik1VVE9T.
For the full statement, go to: coventrypeacecampus.org/keepthepeace .
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the outcome of Tuesday night’s joint meeting between City Council and the Cleveland Heights - University Heights Library. The Library (the owner) has officially announced their decision to close and “mothball” the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building.
While Cleveland Heights City Council members and a representative from University Heights approached the meeting with open minds, ready to invest both time and money into a solution that could benefit all parties involved, the Library remained firmly unmoved. Their unwillingness to compromise was a stark contrast to the collaborative spirit shown by the cities' leaders. We are deeply grateful for the leadership of both cities, who demonstrated their commitment to the community and worked hard to find a way forward. We’ll share more information soon, but in the meantime, we encourage everyone to watch the meeting here: youtu.be/aR6vOH-YOBE?si=Q-N3EML1Ik1VVE9T.
To read our entire statement, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/keepthepeace .
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So how are Library board positions put in place? 😈
How can the library get rid of a space that lets people gather under one roof to get away from home and be creative or hangout and get work done? Like you can in a library. How would they feel if the library was under the same stuff Artful was put through?
@followers - Tonight is a big night, The first joint meeting between Cleveland Heights City Council, the City of University Heights and the CH-UH Library is tonight at 6:00 pm. We encourage any of you who are concerned about the fate of the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building to attend and observe. If you can’t attend, then you can watch the live stream on the City of Cleveland Heights’ YouTube page, or watch the recorded video at your convenience after it concludes. The meeting is at Cleveland Heights City Hall in the main Council chambers. #keepthepeace.
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Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library shame on you.
City Council voted unanimously in favor of their resolution of support that encouraged the Library to find a path forward to secure our building as an arts, culture and education center and to extend leases to the current tenants while a solution is determined. It was a wonderful show of support. We are also grateful for the added words of support from Councilman Petras and Council President Cuda.
You can watch the video here: www.youtube.com/live/FwKBl6DhIcs?si=UlZLt1UbDXNSnSVe&t=8676
Joint PUBLIC meeting between City Council and CH-UH Library is tonight at Cleveland Heights City Hall at 6:00 PM. You can attend and observe in person, or watch the live stream on the City's YouTube channel.
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JOIN US TONIGHT AT CLEVELAND HEIGHTS CITY HALL AT 7:30 PM
40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
City Council Members will be voting on the following resolution of support:
RESOLUTION NO. 181-2024: A Resolution Encouraging Heights Libraries to work toward a solution that preserves the P.E.A.C.E Campus Building at 2843 Washington Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 as a hub for arts and culture
Thank you to the Council member who have introduced this resolution:
President Cuda, Vice President Russell, Councilmember Petras, Councilmember Cobb, and Councilmember Larson
AND TOMORROW (10/8) IS THE PUBLIC JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE LIBRARY & CITY COUNCIL AT 6:00 PM.
40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
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This week is one of our last few art workshops for developmentally disabled adults. Come see the work they’ve done in our final exhibit on October 25 from 6-9 @coventrypeacecampus
Made possible with a grant from @cuyahogadd
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3 ARTFUL Artists are in this show! Jacqui, LaSaundra and Sylvia!Upcoming show called BE/longing: With or Without you opens @yards.projects @worthingtonyards October 10th from 5:30-8pm ar 725 Johnson Ct. join us for an opening reception featuring fantastic creatives who are sharing their recent work about being lost and found. #livingwithart #clevelandartists
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Thank you Carlo Wolff!
Public Pressure Mounting To Keep Coventry PEACE Campus As Is - Collective Arts Network - CAN Journal
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Cleveland Heights City Council will vote on a resolution to keep arts tenants at Coventry PEACE--against wishes of the Library/landlord.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This story is being widely covered. With our growing support from leadership at the City of Cleveland Heights and the City of University Heights, we remain hopeful that we will all be able to come to an agreement that will preserve the Coventry PEACE Campus Building as a permanent home for nonprofits and an arts, culture and education center. You can learn how you can help here: coventrypeacecampus.org/keepthepeace/ .
Public Pressure Mounting To Keep Coventry PEACE Campus As Is - Collective Arts Network - CAN Journal
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Cleveland Heights City Council will vote on a resolution to keep arts tenants at Coventry PEACE--against wishes of the Library/landlord.1 CommentComment on Facebook
This building is full of entrepreneurs, grant writers, artists! Qualified professionals that have a ton of support from lawyers, architects, engineers, activists and residents. ALL prepared to take charge and raise the money needed to fix and maintain the building through grants, loans, fundraising and more tenants!