Library Updates & News

World War II Correspondence

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that honors and remembers service members who have passed away while on duty. CIA and the library will be closed for Memorial Day so that we may honor every member of the CIA community who made that sacrifice. 

Several members of our community served in World War II and the archives has a collection of correspondence from those serving as well as updates sent from the school to let them know they were missed. It is some of the most interesting content in the archives. If you would like to learn more about this collection, please make an appointment to see the WWII Correspondence collection. 

European Photography is an independent international magazine that has been highlighting contemporary photography and new media since 1980. They provide interviews with today’s most ground-breaking photographers, showcasing their work, and in-depth editorial pieces that explore the themes and motifs within such photography. Come down to the library to see the latest issue and explore the back issues we have available! 

1923 Commencement Program

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! We are so excited about your commencement on Sunday, May 21, 2023. 

While we wait for the ceremony to begin, here is the commencement program for the Cleveland School of Art's Class of 1923 - 100 years ago!

Congratulations CIA Class of 2023. We're so proud of you!

🕑 Library Hours Update : The library will be open 10am-2pm today. We'll be closing early for the All-Employee Meeting & Reception.

Flashback Friday: 1990 Traveling Scholarship Winners

For more than 100 years, CIA has awarded traveling scholarships to graduating seniors, enabling them to travel, research, and work on art & design projects. Currently, CIA awards six Presidential Traveling Scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $4,500. The winners are chosen from a group of 20 finalists and announced at the BFA Celebration. While we wait to hear who the winners for 2023 are, here is a photo from the archives of the winners from 1990.

(front row, left to right) Kristen Cliffel and Patricia Fields
(row 2, left to right) John Cupit, Kari Russell-Pool, Michelle Forst, and Ben Wearley
(back row, left to right) Brant Schuller and Billy Falin

CIA Gund Library Summer Hours (starting Friday, May 26th):

• Mondays-Thursdays: 10am-4pm
• Fridays: 10am-12pm
• Saturdays-Sundays: Closed

Please note that library hours are subject to change without notice. Subscribe to the library's blog to receive the latest library updates. Contact us for questions and more info!

FIN. 

BFA Week is a special time here at CIA. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis, required of every senior, is the capstone of the educational experience at the Cleveland Institute of Art. While it may be the end of their time at CIA, it's only the beginning of their life as professional artists and designers. 

Enjoy this announcement for the 2008 BFA Exhibition and be sure to visit the 2023 BFA Exhibition and wish our graduates the best for a bright future.