Events

July 24, 2025, 7:00pm

Artist talk with George Harb and Leila Khoury

Thursday, July 24 - 7:00PM Moderated by Nadeen Abusada Join us at SPACES for an artist talk as part of the exhibition A Single Word by George Harb and Leila Khoury, both Artists-in-Residence. Engage in a compelling conversation exploring George Harb’s intimate archival art, which features family videos and photographs from Palestine spanning 1900–1990, and Leila Khoury’s sculptural, architectural, and storytelling work that reimagines placemaking and community history. Together with moderator Nadeen Abusada, the artists will dive into themes of memory, continuity, and joy...More

August 2, 2025, 12:00pm

Telling Our Stories: A Community Archiving Conversation with John Skrtic

Saturday, August 2, 12-2PM Join us for a gathering of storytelling, memory, and community heritage as John Skrtic, Chief of Special Projects and Collections at the Cleveland Public Library, and George Harb, Founder of Zaman Project, lead a powerful conversation on the importance of documenting local history through the voices of those who lived it. Cleveland is a city of neighborhoods, of families, of change—and each resident carries a unique piece of its story. This event invites attendees to explore what it...More

August 16, 2025, 12:00pm

Sustainability Expo and Artisan Sale at SPACES

Sustainability Expo and Artisan SaleSaturday, August 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 5:30 PMJoin us for a day of shared learning, artisan + farm sales, and artist talks. The Sustainability Expo and Artisan Sale at SPACES on August 16, 2025 celebrates ongoing sustainable practices and projects unfolding throughout Northeast Ohio. Recognizing the intersection between art, sustainable agriculture, and climate justice, this event aims to build stronger community connections throughout Cleveland. Visitors are encouraged to support the creative and agricultural practices of...More

August 17, 2025, 1:30pm

To Those Who Nourish Closing Panel & Cleveland Print Room Property Inventory Discussion

To Those Who Nourish Closing Panel & Cleveland Print Room Property Inventory Discussion | August 17 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Vel’s Purple Oasis The weekend continues on Sunday, August 17 at Vel’s Purple Oasis, one of the five participating farms. A Closing Panel and Boxed Lunch will reflect on the project's regional impact and share future directions with Cooking Sections. In partnership with Cleveland Print Room, the event will also feature the Property Inventory Project, a year-long photography...More

September 26, 2025, 6:00pm

Opening Reception: "Everlasting Plastics"

SPACES is pleased to welcome Everlasting Plastics back home, opening September 26, 2025 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Originally premiering at the U.S. Pavilion during the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale, this compelling group exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists and designers to examine our complex relationship with plastic. Rather than offering a straightforward critique, Everlasting Plastics considers the material's cultural pervasiveness and the entangled, often paradoxical connection we share with it. The exhibition acknowledges our global interdependence on plastic—both...More