Beck Center Visual Art Exhibitions are FREE and open to the public.
For gallery hours,
call (216) 521-2540. The Hoffman-Stach Gallery is located in Beck Center's
main building.
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Hey Super Fan! Beck Center branded apparel can be purchased online with the help of the local company Hometown Threads!
Check out all the styles and sizes. If you don’t find what you're looking for, you can visit their catalog and choose from hundreds of apparel options. If you choose an item not listed on our page, just let them know you are with the Beck Center for the Arts when you check out, and they will add our logo to the shirt. How stylish is that?!
Join us for the Beck Book Read 2025.
Wednesday, October 22 from 7:00-8:30 pm
Beck Center Studio Theater
Discussion with the author of
Do I Dare Disturb the Universe?
From the Projects to Prep School: A Memoir
by Charlise Lyles'
Beck Center for the Arts invites you to our Second Annual Beck Book Read, a powerful evening of community, reflection, and storytelling centered on Do I Dare Disturb the Universe?: From the Projects to Prep School: A Memoir, a
compelling narrative by journalist and Cleveland native Charlise Lyles.
Charlise will lead the group discussion, share her personal journey and offer insight into the broader themes of equity, access, and belonging in the Rust Belt Region. She will be joined in the conversation by Mary Frances Pipino, Ph.D. a Professor of English at Ursuline College, who will bring additional context and perspective to the evening’s dialogue. Audience Q&A will follow.
We encourage participants to read or become familiar with the book in advance to fully engage with the conversation. Pick up a free copy of Do I Dare Disturb the Universe? at the Madison Branch of the Lakewood Public Library (13229 Madison) while supplies last. The book is also available for check-out at both the Madison Branch and the Main Library (15425 Detroit), or for purchase at local and online booksellers.
Tickets are free but reservations are required. Reserve your seat by October 15.
The Beck Book Read is a community initiative presented by the Community
Belonging Committee at Beck Center for the Arts, in partnership with the
Lakewood Public Library, Ursuline College, and Hawken School.
RSVP for this FREE event at BeckCenter.org.
Rita Elswick: Photography Exhibition, featuring this local artist’s framed photographs, prints, and cards. Inspired images of landscape, nature and wildlife grace the walls of Beck Center's Music and Creative Arts Therapies Building (MCAT).
These images will be on display and free for the public to experience from September 20, 2025 through January 15, 2026. All are welcome to a FREE, open to the public Artist Reception which will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm., also in the MCAT building lobby.
Thank you to The Harry K. and Emma R. Fox Charitable Foundation for their generous support.
Presented by: PNC Bank
with support from Healthy Lakewood Foundation and Lakewood Arts Festival, Inc
Join in on the fun, creativity, and excitement with Beck Center for the Arts as you and your young aspiring artists explore music, dance, theater, and the visual arts at this FREE arts experience for children ages 2 to 7 years – older and younger siblings are welcome to take part!
Our cast member, Becky, from Becky and The Beck Beats will be joining at every Super Saturday event. She is very excited to discover new instruments and musicians to join her new fabulous band. We are excited to bring her along for the fun!
Parent/adult participation is required. Admission is free for all ages, but tickets must be reserved at beckcenter.org or by calling Customer Service at 216-521-2540.
RSVP for this free event at https://beckcenter.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/
Super Saturday—stay tuned for information on Saturday, January 3, 2026!
Thank you to our sponsors PNC, Lakewood Arts Fest, and Healthy Lakewood Foundation, The Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation
November 14, 2025!
Spotlight Gala 2025:
A Standing Ovation - Celebrating Vision & Impact
Honoring Tom and Cindy Einhouse
Co-Chairs: Sandy Sauder & Vicki Smigelski
Emcee: Pat Miller
Event Sponsors: Pinnacle Advisors, Turner Construction, UB Greensfelder, Medical Mutual, Vedda Printing, Huntington National Bank, Bober Markey Fedorovich, First Federal Lakewood, Huntington Bank, and Music Box Supper Club.
Table Sponsors: Wally & Joyce Senney, Kathy & Ken Haber, Brad Richmond, Margaret Richmond & Richard Fox, Mike & Carol O’Brien
Join us Friday, November 14, 2025, at Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave, Cleveland, Ohio.
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tickets on sale July 2025!
For more information on becoming a sponsor or a table host, donating auction items to our Silent Auction or purchasing a program advertisement, please contact Jay’da Hall, Donor Relations Manager, at jhall@beckcenter.org.
The evening’s menu includes:
OPEN BAR & COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE & WATER STATION
PASSED HORS D' OEUVRES:
Chicken Pot Stickers
Grilled Portabella Mushroom atop a Crostini with a Balsamic Basil Aioli (V)
SALAD:
Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion & Carrots with a House Italian Vinaigrette; served with rolls and butter
ENTREES:
Boneless Chicken Breast Stuffed with Boursin; served with garlic mashed potatoes & roasted vegetable medley
Grilled Salmon with Sherry Dill Cream; served with garlic mashed potatoes & roasted vegetable medley
Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Stack (VG) (GF); served with brown rice risotto
DESSERT:
Cookies, Brownies & Rice Krispy Treats
Purchase your tickets, table, and find out more at BeckCenter.org.
WOMEN OF CREATIVITY
Beck Center holds exhibitions that feature local, regional, and international artists throughout the year. As a way to share these works and tell the artists' stories, we will present a series of online exhibits for select shows. The first in this series is Women of Creativity: Four Artists, Four Perspectives. You'll meet friends and colleagues from American Greetings Lisa Atens, Jennifer Fitchwell, Terry Flores, and Val Lesiak, who showed their varied works in our Jean Bulicek Galleria.
We hope you enoy learning about these four talented artists as much as we did producing this piece - and we look forward to sharing the next virtual exhibit!
Mujeres de Creatividad en Español