Current Exhibitions

Robert Sperry, "Plate #891A," 1989; glazed stoneware. Gift of Dr. Harold F. Daum.

Of the Earth: Ceramics from the Collection

October 12, 2023 - March 30, 2024

Of the Earth showcases a survey of ceramics from the Daum’s permanent collection. This exhibition displays a myriad of ways to create and finish artwork, ranging from traditional methods of firing to vessels coated with flocking. From platters to sculpture, these works highlight the diversity of the ceramic medium and the artists who created them …

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John F. Malta, "Haunted Francis in Fantasyland"

Haunted Francis in Fantasyland/Living on Deadlines

January 25 - May 26, 2024

John F. Malta is a Cleveland, Ohio-born, multi-disciplinary artist, author, and educator. After spending most of his life along the Erie shore of Northeast Ohio he moved to New York City where he earned an MFA in Illustration As Visual Essay from The School of Visual Arts. He later relocated to Kansas City, where he …

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Ken Worley, "Rockwood VI.5," 2005; oil stick on canvas. Gift of Dr. Harold F. Daum.

Establishing Essence

January 25 - May 26, 2024

This exhibition draws from the animation style of Mary Blair and Eyvind Earle and explores elements of geometry, landscape, and color. The atmosphere of this gallery is intended to pull inspiration from stylistic, fantastical aspects of the animators and create a physical experience for the viewers that embodies the essence of early Disney artists. In …

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Carol Fleming, United Forest, 2001