Our Mission
Our purpose is to stimulate an interest in the visual arts among our members and to provide a focus on sharing the fine arts with the community.
Euclid Art Association Board Members
President
Rozenia Cunningham
Vice President
Charlene Dayton
Treasurer
Sandi Richards
Program Director
Joan Milligan
Secretary Membership Chair
Kathy Komaromy
Show Coordinator
Ellen Howard
Our History
The Euclid Art Association is over 60 years old. Here's how it has evolved…
On November 12, 1958, five ladies met with a common interest in art: Susan Beaumont, Pearl Campbell, Fay Ginsburg, Margaret E. Hain and Lee Logan; most were Euclid School art teachers. The first formal meeting was held December 5, 1958, at the Euclid County Library on East 222nd Street. EUCLID ART ASSOCIATION was chosen as the name of the organization and Margaret E. Hain was elected its first president. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. acquired a Margaret E. Hain lithograph,
Untitled (Zoo), c. 1945-1950. In 1967 the "Mobile Art Cart" was conceived to provide patients at Euclid General Hospital with a painting of their choice to hang in their rooms. Anne Hayes was
chairperson of this project for almost 20 years. It was disbanded when patients no longer had extensive stays in the hospital.
In the early years, there were many Sidewalk Art Shows in downtown Euclid. Since that time, the club has had shows at Euclid Square Mall, Richmond Mall, Holden Arboretum,
the Euclid Park Clubhouse (now Community Center), Euclid Hospital, Lyndhurst Community Presbyterian Church, Lakeland Community College and the Willoughby Hills Community Gallery.
Over the years the Spring Fine Art Show at the Euclid Public Library became a focus for members, with venues like Lakeland Community College, Lake Farmpark and Breckenridge Village for fall shows. Qualified judges awarded ribbons and cash awards to the best artworks in each category. The club's gallery and offices are located on the second floor of the former North Street
School, 2119 North Street, Euclid. The schoolhouse, originally built in 1894, was restored during Mayor Anthony J. Giunta's administration. The first floor houses the Euclid History Museum. For decades Dorothy Morton served as president, followed by
Lee Peters. Weekly Tuesday morning board meetings became routine at the gallery space, along with periodic workshops. Embracing new technology, President Peters started the website which was advanced and maintained by Webmaster Kirk Ramsey
and Secretary Sue Herrle. Peters was tireless in promoting Euclid Art, connecting with the larger community by participating in events like IngenuityFest.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. acquired a Margaret E. Hain lithograph, Untitled (Zoo), c. 1945-1950. Margaret was one of the founding members of Euclid Art and our first president.
During monthly meetings at Fellowship Hall of East Shore United Methodist Church guest artists give demonstrations with insights about their style and technique. The first meeting of the season, which runs from September to June, is given over to a demonstration by an EAA member. The January meeting format is Members’ Show and Tell where members can share examples of their work and talk about their art. At the June meeting a professional artist or art educator critiques a piece of artwork for each member. During the 2020 pandemic, Zoom meetings were initiated, and became useful for demonstrators and members outside of Northeast Ohio, and are now used for monthly meetings during winter months. A virtual show was added to the agenda. Zoom is also used for Sketchers, an online activity with monthly art challenges.
A scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding Euclid High School art student, using funds raised at a Christmas party raffle. Michelle Brown, one of the earlier recipients, is a current member of Euclid Art. The monthly newsletter is emailed to all members, and a membership book is printed each year. Euclid Art has a present membership of over 70 artists and art lovers, and
some have been members for 30 years or more.
During the renovation of the Euclid Public Library, EAA sought other venues for shows. Fairmount Center for the Arts, Heights Library, and Beachwood Community Center became sites that extended the reach of EAA. Maintaining a presence in Euclid, members exhibit art at Euclid City Hall, Shore Cultural Centre and the Euclid Art Walk.
President Rozenia Cunningham has advanced the visibility of the Euclid Art Association using Facebook and other social media.
