/applause-series Applause is a weekly show highlighting Northeast Ohio’s vibrant arts and culture scene. From interviews with artists to special musical performances, the show spotlights creative people in our community and beyond. Watch new episodes here or on WVIZ º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ Fridays at 8:30 p.m. Social: Facebook | Twitter en-US Copyright Fri, 09 May 2025 13:30:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-09/culture-art-and-community-find-a-home-in-cleveland-with-shed-projects A historic home in Cleveland’s Brooklyn Centre neighborhood is a hub for artistic experimentation and community connection. Fri, 09 May 2025 13:30:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-09/culture-art-and-community-find-a-home-in-cleveland-with-shed-projects Jean-Marie Papoi /arts-culture/2025-04-25/for-these-ohio-collectors-fun-is-right-on-the-button The Buckeye State Button Society brings collectors across Ohio together for camaraderie and friendly competition during its annual spring show. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-25/for-these-ohio-collectors-fun-is-right-on-the-button Jean-Marie Papoi /arts-culture/2025-04-11/century-old-garfield-perry-stamp-club-keeps-history-alive Brush up on your philatelic knowledge with the Garfield-Perry Stamp Club, a 135-year-old organization keeping postal history alive throughout Cleveland and across the country. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-11/century-old-garfield-perry-stamp-club-keeps-history-alive Jean-Marie Papoi /arts-culture/2025-04-02/she-said-she-said-offers-spectrum-of-views-at-akron-art-museum The show presents contemporary women artists working in photography, sculpture, video and more over the past several decades. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:10:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-02/she-said-she-said-offers-spectrum-of-views-at-akron-art-museum Carrie Wise, Jean-Marie Papoi /arts-culture/2025-02-28/artists-run-the-streets-in-cleveland-city-hall Black artists in Cleveland take over city hall with the "Artists Run the Streets" exhibit. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-28/artists-run-the-streets-in-cleveland-city-hall Dave DeOreo, Jean-Marie Papoi /arts-culture/2025-02-21/cleveland-heights-artist-lauren-pearce-weaves-her-life-into-vibrant-portraits Cleveland Heights artist Lauren Pearce pours herself into her mixed-media figures. She's developed an art-making process that supports her creativity and her health. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-21/cleveland-heights-artist-lauren-pearce-weaves-her-life-into-vibrant-portraits Carrie Wise, Jean-Marie Papoi /arts-culture/2025-02-14/sweet-harmony-rings-as-ohio-singers-hone-their-barbershop-performances Ohio singers keep the American barbershop harmony tradition alive as part of the Barbershop Harmony Society. In January they held an intense weekend of training and fun. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:27:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-14/sweet-harmony-rings-as-ohio-singers-hone-their-barbershop-performances Ygal Kaufman /arts-culture/2025-01-31/guitar-class-is-a-jam-session-at-new-philadelphia-high-school In the school district's guitar program, students learn much more than music — there's a lot of life skills rolled into each lesson. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-01-31/guitar-class-is-a-jam-session-at-new-philadelphia-high-school Jean-Marie Papoi /arts-culture/2025-01-24/ashley-sullivans-cityscapes-celebrate-cleveland-skyline Painter Ashley Sullivan grew up in Grafton, but fell hard for the skyline of Cleveland. Today she spotlights the city's architecture in her paintings. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-01-24/ashley-sullivans-cityscapes-celebrate-cleveland-skyline Dave DeOreo /arts-culture/2025-01-17/clevelands-windsong-chorus-celebrates-45-years-of-lifting-voices-for-feminism Since its founding in 1979, Windsong, Cleveland's Feminist Chorus, has built upon its mission to be a safe and welcoming space for singers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-01-17/clevelands-windsong-chorus-celebrates-45-years-of-lifting-voices-for-feminism Jean-Marie Papoi