Museums & Galleries – March 2023
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Mahoning Valley
Arms Family Museum of Local History. Houses the furnishings of Wilford and Olive Arms and local history exhibits (permanent and changing). “The Everyday Extraordinary: Photography by Paul Schell.” “Tod Family Treasures: 19th Century Heirlooms.” “Jeanne D. Tyler Costume Exhibit Gallery.” “Mid-Century Modern in the Mahoning Valley.” “The Story of My House: Arts & Crafts Design at Greystone.” “The Benjamin Franklin Wirt Collection.” “The Hands-On-History Room.” 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org….
Art on Park. Gallery and creative space in Warren offer pop-up and extended shows. “Spring On Park.” Opens 4-8 p.m., Saturday, March 25. 180 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-469-1729.
Butler Institute of American Art. Founded in 1919 by Youngstown industrialist Joseph Butler. Offers a permanent collection and changing exhibits. Opening: “Steven McCallum: CASPITA!” Works inspired by Italian altar pieces. March 19‐May 21. Reception: 1-3 p.m., Sunday, March 19. Opening: “Gary Lichtenstein: Painter and Master Printer.” Abstract expressionist paintings. March 19‐May 21. Reception: 1-3 p.m., Sunday, March 19. Continuing: “London Amara: Ethos of the Spirit.” Through March 5. “Billy Gerard Frank: Eulogies & Palimpsests.” Through April 23. “Ian Wade.” Photography by the Kinsman native. Through June 4. 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1711. butlerart.com….
John Stark Edwards House. Artifacts and furnishings from the Western Reserve. Also offers a lunchtime lecture series and walking tours. 303 Monroe St., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-394-4653. trumbullcountyhistory.com….
Henry Barnhisel House. Artifacts from Girard and Trumbull County. 1011 N. State St., Girard 44420. 330-545-6162.
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts. Offers permanent and changing exhibits. Opening: “Watercolors by J.D. Titzel.” Watercolors by a mostly self-taught artist. March 21-April 27. Continuing: “Andrew Chalfen.” Through March 16. “Pixelated Worlds.” Through March 16. “The Churning Movement of Stillness.” Through March 16. 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle 16101. 724-652-2882. hoytartcenter.org….
Leavittsburg Heritage Museum. Features objects and artifacts from Leavittsburg’s past. 4901 West Market St., Leavittsburg 44430; 330-399-1448.
McDonough Museum of Art. The museum on the campus of Youngstown State University features changing exhibits, lectures, and musical performances. Opening: “86th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition.” March 24-April 7. Reception: 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 24. “The Possible Actuals: World Building And The Landscape In Virtual Reality.” Through March 4. “Taryn McMahon: Watershed.” Through March 4. “Lori Kella: Shifting Ground.” Through March 4. “Mark Keffer: Oscillation Drills.” Through March 4. “Amanda D. King: Root Matter.” Through March 4. 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu….
McKinley Birthplace Home. This replica of President William McKinley’s birthplace home focuses on his childhood, family, and early political career. 140 S. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704, ext. 6. www.mcklib.org…
Medici Museum of Art. Offers a permanent collection, changing exhibits, and special programs. Continuing: “Carole A. Feuerman: The Importance of Being Human.” Through March 1. “Norman Rockwell: American Scouting Collection.” Ongoing. 9350 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-856-2120. medicimuseum.art.
National Packard Museum. Warren museum preserves the Packard legacy and recognizes the automaker’s influence in transportation and industrial history. 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-394-1899. packardmuseum.org….
OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology. Offers interactive displays with a focus on science and technology. For children 5 to 14 and their families. 15 Central Square, Youngstown 44503. 330-744-5914. ohwowkids.org….
The Soap Gallery. Downtown community art space features changing exhibits and public events. Opening: “This Life.” Work by artists Heather Seno and Steph Blair. Reception: 5-9 p.m., Friday, March 3. 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. 330-240-0723. soapgalleryyo.com….
Struthers Historical Society Museum. Features objects and artifacts from Struthers’ past. 50 Terrace, Struthers 44471. 330-755-7189.
Thomases Art Gallery. Art gallery in the Jewish Community Center displays work by regional artists. Opening: “Bereishit/ פָּרָשָׁה – In the Beginning G-D Created the Heavens and Earth.” Paintings by Moema Lacerda Furtado. March 4-April 16. Artist reception: 1:30-3 p.m., Sunday, March 12. Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504.
Trumbull Art Gallery. Displays local and regional art. Opening: “Rust Belt Artists
Portraits from the Mahoning Valley. An exhibit by Tony Nicholas.” March 4-April 29. Opening reception: 6-8 p.m., Saturday, March 4. 158-162 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-395-4876. trumbullartgallery.com….
Tyler History Center. “Brier Hill Works: Art and Artifacts from Jim Pernotto.” Through March 31. “The People of the Mahoning Valley: Stories of Identity and Innovation. Ongoing. “The Rayen Mural: Industry, Morality, Integrity. Ongoing. 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org….
War Vet Museum. Features artifacts from the American Revolution through the Persian Gulf War. 23 E. Main St., Canfield 44406. 330-533-6311. warvetmuseum.org….
Weller Gallery. Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens’ Davis Center offers changing exhibits. “Moments in Time.” The street photography of the late Dr. W. Gordon. Through March 26. Weller Gallery, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116.
Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. The museum preserves and interprets the industrial and labor history of the Mahoning Valley 151 Wood St., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-1314. youngstownohiosteelmuseum.org….
Akron-Canton
Akron Art Museum. 1 S. High St., Akron 44308. 330-376-9185. akronartmuseum.org….
Pro Football Hall of Fame. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton 44708. 330-456-8207. profootballhof.com….
Cleveland
Cleveland Botanical Garden. Features indoor and outdoor gardens, including a rainforest and a desert. “Orchids Forever.” Through March 12. 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106. 216-721-1600. cbgarden.org….
Cleveland Museum of Art. Continuing: “The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England.” Through May 14. “Text and Image in Southern Asia.” Through March 5. “Photographs in Ink.” Through April 2. “Old and New in Korean Art.” Through April 23. “Modern Impressions—Light and Water in Chinese Prints.” Through May 7. “Nineteenth-Century French Drawings from the Cleveland Museum of Art.” Through June 11. “Modern Japan.” Through June 18. “Arts of Africa: Gallery Rotation.” Through July 2. “The Medieval Top Seller: The Book of Hours.” Through July 30. “Native North American Textiles.” Through Dec. 3. “Ancient Andean Textiles.” Through Dec. 3. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106. 216-421-7350. clevelandart.org….
Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Permanent and changing exhibits covering anthropology, archaeology, botany, geology, paleontology, and wildlife biology. Continuing: “Andy Warhol’s Endangered Species.” Through June 4. “Amazing Insects.” A collection of hundreds of insects from around the world. Through Dec. 31. “Unfolding The Universe: Explore the Universe with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.” Through Dec. 31. “Audubon’s Birds Of America.” Through Dec. 24, 2024. 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland 44106. 1-800-317-9155. cmnh.org….
Great Lakes Science Center. The interactive museum focuses on science, technology, and space. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland 44114. 216-694-2000. greatscience.com….
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. Contemporary art and installations. Continuing: “Bruno Casiano: Pieces of Me.” Through April 9. “Nina Chanel Abney: Big Butch Synergy.” Through June 11. “Sam Falls: We Are Dust and Shadow.” Through June 11. “Amber N. Ford: Someone, Somewhere, Something.” Through June 11. 14000 Euclid, Cleveland 48106. 216-421-8671. mocacleveland.org….
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Union Home Mortgage Plaza, 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland, 44114. 216-781-7625. rockhall.com….
Pittsburgh
The Andy Warhol Museum. Exhibits Andy Warhol’s paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, commercial illustrations, sketchbooks, and pop art by other artists. Continuing: “Andy Warhol’s Social Network: Interview, Television, and Portraits.” Through March 20. 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh. 412-237-8300. warhol.org….
Carnegie Museum of Art. Includes painting, sculpture, prints, photographs, decorative arts, design, video and digital images. Continuing: “58th Carnegie International.” Through April 2. “Extraordinary Ordinary Things.” Ongoing. “In Sharp Focus: Charles ‘Teenie’ Harris. Ongoing. “A Pittsburgh Anthology.” Ongoing. “Crossroads: Carnegie Museum of Art’s Collection, 1945 to Now.” Ongoing. “Created, Collected, Conserved: The Life Stories of Paintings.” Ongoing. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15213. 412-622-3131. cmoa.org….
Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Features the world’s natural history from prehistoric times to the present. Continuing: “Apsáalooke Women and Warriors.” Through May 29. “Dinosaurs In Their Time.” Ongoing. “From Egypt to Pittsburgh. Ongoing. “Alcoa Foundation Hall Of American Indians.” Ongoing. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15213. 412-622-3131. carnegiemnh.org….
Carnegie Science Center. Features interactive programs in science and technology. One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh 15212. 412-237-3400. carnegiesciencecenter.org….
Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. Preserves and interprets the history of Western Pennsylvania with interactive exhibits and displays. The complex includes the Heinz History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter, and Historic Village. 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh 15222. 412-454-6000. heinzhistorycenter.org….
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