Painting by Marti Higgins
Art Exhibits
Beachwood
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Exhibits feature the work of professional artists and students.
Beachwood Schools K - 12 Art Show
Thursday, April 30 – Tuesday, May 26, 2026
View the creative talents of Beachwood K-12 students at this exhibit of collages, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more.
Open House: Thursday, April 30 • 5-7 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Open House: Thursday, April 30 • 5-7 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
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Ohio Collage Society Member Exhibit
Saturday, May 30 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
Over 15 participating artists.
Ohio Collage Society, an organization founded by Gretchen Bierbaum, seeks to educate the public about
collage and to exhibit the work of collage artists in Ohio. The group’s work demonstrates the diversity in both concept and form that exemplifies contemporary approaches to the medium.
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 30, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists.
Free and open to the public.
Ohio Collage Society, an organization founded by Gretchen Bierbaum, seeks to educate the public about
collage and to exhibit the work of collage artists in Ohio. The group’s work demonstrates the diversity in both concept and form that exemplifies contemporary approaches to the medium.
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 30, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists.
Free and open to the public.
Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show
This special exhibitl features inspiring artwork from students representing 23 high schools in Northeast Ohio. Judges were professional local artists Stuart Pearl, Susan Cone Porges, and Judy Takacs.
2026 Winners
First Place
Martha Neff Self-Portrait Acrylic on Canvas Laurel School 12th Grade Teacher: Darius Steward |
Second Place
Gavin Harmon Filed Away Pastel Excel TECC Studio Art & Design 12th Grade Teacher: Daniel Whitely |
Third Place
Ben Mehendale Made of the Mind Printmaking Brecksville-Broadview Heights H.S. 12th Grade Teacher: Andy Hansen |
Honorable Mention
Gavin Harmon
Out of the Archives Graphite Excel TECC Studio Art & Design 12th Grade Teacher: Daniel Whitely 
Myra Hartford
Nuclear Aged Graphite on Paper Westlake High School 11th Grade Teacher: Will Wilson 
Katelyn McBride
Ambivalence Acrylic Painting Kenston High School 12th Grade Teacher: Andie Quinn 
Sara Brightman
Hey There, Stranger Plywood, Pastel, and Felt (Diptych) Beaumont School 12th Grade Teacher: Kristen LoPresti |
Asale Jones
Predetermined Photography Laurel School 12th Grade Teacher: Darius Steward 
Oriana Arnold
Veil Colored Pencils Orange High School 12th Grade Teacher: Ryan Kerns 
Marissa Hampton
Warfare Digital Photography Cleveland Central Catholic H.S. 12th Grade Teacher: Mary Brondfield |
Oliver Clasen
Blue Acrylic Painting Lakewood High School 12th Grade Teacher: Dayna Hansen 
Rosalie West
Light as a Feather Ceramic – Clay and Glaze Shaker Hts. High School 10th Grade Teacher: Christina Stouffer 
Keon Chambliss
Untitled Digital Art/Photography Bedford High School 11th Grade Teacher: Trisha O’Hara |
Photo credit: Scott Morrison, Discovery Photo
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In 2018, the show was renamed in memory of Ileen Kelner, "Mrs. Beachwood," one of Beachwood Arts Council's past presidents and most active members. |
Art exhibits are made possible by grants from:
Beachwood Arts Council is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
