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June 28, 2022
A change in leadership at The Cleveland Institute of Art
Nestled in Cleveland's University Circle is an institution that's been in the city for 135 years. The location and name have changed several times during that time, but the purpose—educating and training the next generation of artists—has remained... more
Drew Maziasz | Ideastream
June 26, 2022
Grafton Nunes leaves behind a stronger Cleveland Institute of Art after 12 years as president
The Cleveland Institute of Art was in rough shape 12 years ago when Grafton Nunes interviewed for the job of becoming its next president. Now, as Nunes prepares to retire, observers say he’s leaving CIA in vastly better... more
Steven Litt | The Plain Dealer, cleveland.com
June 03, 2022
Cleveland Institute of Art celebrates the art of political protest in ‘We Want Everything’ print show
Grab your bullhorn and get ready to march: With apologies to Gil Scott Heron, the revolution isn’t being televised at the Cleveland Institute of Art; it’s rolling off a printing press. “We Want Everything,’’ an immersive visual onslaught... more
Steven Litt | The Plain Dealer, cleveland.com
May 24, 2022
Cleveland Institute of Art president Grafton Nunes reflects ahead of his retirement
It's a time of transition at the Cleveland Institute of Art. President and CEO Grafton Nunes is set to retire next month. He has led the University Circle institution since 2010 after stints at Boston's Emerson College and... more
Amy Morona | Crain's Cleveland Business
May 06, 2022
Orange High School art teacher recognized by Cleveland Institute of Art
Dan Whitely, an art and design teacher at Orange High School, was one of three Northeast Ohio teachers in the inaugural class of honorees who received the Cleveland Institute of Art Excellence in Teaching Award. more
Ed Wittenberg | cleveland.com and Chagrin Solon Sun
May 05, 2022
Cleveland arts benefactor Toby Devan Lewis dies at 88
Toby Devan Lewis built a national reputation for recognizing and nurturing up-and-coming artists. CIA President + CEO Grafton Nunes reflects on her impact. more
David C. Barnett | Ideastream
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