Curatorial Statement
June 1st, 2025 —
In an age simultaneously augmented and fragmented by pings and likes, breaking news and bank alerts, where do we place our focus? Distractions surround us, both real and virtual. Amidst this jockeying for our attention, what takes precedence?
Interview
March 18th, 2025 —
Roger Miller from Tues@7 live interviews Mary Urbas, curator of From Woman, at UNDERSTORY.
Review
March 7th, 2025 —
Review by Lyz Bly, PhD, in CAN Journal:
"Last year, Mary Urbas left her longtime post as Director of the gallery at Lakeland Community College...
News
February 19th, 2025 —
From Cool Cleveland:
Sadly, among its many cutbacks, Lakeland Community College closed its gallery and let go its gallery director, Mary Urbas,...
Press Release
November 20th, 2024 —
UNDERSTORY invites you to see the world through a different lens with “I Only Have Eyes for You,” a holiday art exhibition featuring a stunning collection of works from over 40 artists inspired by the theme of eyes.
In the spotlight
November 4th, 2024 —
I am enchanted with the entire Haven exhibition, but I can’t help but have some favorite pieces. Here are two for this month's spotlight.
Press Release
October 5th, 2024 —
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Haven: Featuring Eric Tuck-Macalla and David Verba
October 16–November 16, 2024
UNDERSTORY @ 78th Street Studios, Cleveland,...
Call for Art
September 28th, 2024 —
UNDERSTORY announces a call for art with the theme of eyes. Artists and creatives working in all mediums are invited to submit original work. Selected works will be featured in a holiday exhibition at UNDERSTORY in Cleveland, Ohio, from November 29, 2024 to January 19, 2025.
Review
September 10th, 2024 —
Review in CAN Journal: “Is it audacious to hope now? Is it possible to figure out the daily, touch the ineffable, and make visible the swirling...
Press Release
August 5th, 2024 —
UNDERSTORY is thrilled to announce the opening of "Reverberations," a group exhibition showcasing new work by nine contemporary American artists. The exhibition opens to the public on August 15, 2024, with a preview reception from 5 - 7 p.m. Additionally, the public is invited to join us for the THIRD FRIDAY Art Walk reception on August 16, 2024, from 5 - 9 p.m. Both events are free and open to all.