02/14/26 - 04/05/26
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Gartner Auditorium

Discover the cultural gem of University Circle at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA). Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of artistic history and innovation. Established in 1913, the museum has been a cornerstone of our vibrant community for over... more
Come to the CMA for a quick bite of art history. Every first Tuesday of each month, join curators, conservators, scholars, and other museum staff for 30-minute talks on objects currently on display in the museum galleries.
The CMA’s remarkable education art collection (EAC), comprising about 10,000 cultural heritage objects from around the globe, spans 5,000 years of art making. Originally founded in 1914 to spread awareness of the visual arts and the newly opened Cleveland Museum of Art, it is now used for a suite of innovative educational programming. In this lecture, Sabine Kretzschmar, manager of the education art collection, will give an overview of the EAC and its history. Explore highlights of the collection that were designed to capture the imagination, teach artistic practices, connect with global cultures, and spark wonder.
Photo: Walrus ivory tools and figures by Inuit carvers from the Cleveland Museum of Art’s education art collection
Signup Be the first to know about special events, openings, news and more!