The Bowen and Patron Galleries
The only nonprofit art gallery in the Village of Chagrin Falls welcomes thousands of guests and presents hundreds of regional artists in five gallery exhibitions every year. Many national and international artists exhibit in The Bowen Gallery, The Patron Gallery, and our acclaimed Art by the Falls outdoor art festival. Exhibiting a broad range of media and styles—from traditional to experimental—novice, emerging, and seasoned artists share artistic expression with art lovers and collectors of Northeast Ohio.
Current Exhibition
Student/Faculty Exhibition 2026
On view January 23 – March 4, 2026
Valley Art Center’s annual Student/Faculty Exhibition celebrates the creativity, dedication, and artistic growth of our vibrant community. Featuring work by more than 100 students and faculty, this exhibition highlights the wide range of talent nurtured at Valley Art Center over the past two years.
From painting and drawing to ceramics, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, the exhibition showcases the diverse mediums and approaches taught by our professional instructors. Each piece reflects the unique voice of its maker, offering visitors an inspiring glimpse into both emerging and established artistic practices.
The exhibition opened with a public reception on Friday, January 23, and will remain on view through March 4, 2026. Whether you’re visiting to support a student or instructor, explore new ideas, or simply enjoy beautiful and thoughtful artwork, the Student/Faculty Exhibition offers something for everyone.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the Valley Art/Shop during their visit and experience all that Valley Art Center has to offer!
Past Exhibitions
54th Annual Juried Art Exhibition
The 54th Annual Juried Art Exhibition was Valley Art Center’s longest-running exhibition and a cornerstone of the Northeast Ohio arts community. For more than five decades, this exhibition celebrated the breadth, depth, and evolving practices of contemporary artists working across media.
On view November 7 through December 17, the exhibition showcased a dynamic selection of work chosen by an accomplished panel of jurors: Pita Brooks, Director of Operations at SPACES Gallery; Benjamin Lambert, Berea-based ceramic artist and educator; and Susan Snipes, interdisciplinary artist and Director of UNDERSTORY at 78th Street Studios. Together, the jurors brought deep insight into contemporary art, education, and experimental practice, shaping an exhibition that was thoughtful, rigorous, and exciting.
Artists in the exhibition were eligible for over $3,500 in cash awards, which were announced at the opening celebration. The exhibition opening offered the public an opportunity to meet the artists, experience the work firsthand, and celebrate another remarkable year of creative excellence.
The exhibition was further enlivened by Ekphrastacy, a beloved Valley Art Center event where poets responded to selected artworks with original readings. This evening of visual art and poetry created a powerful dialogue between disciplines and invited audiences to experience the exhibition in an entirely new way.
The 54th Annual Juried Art Exhibition continued Valley Art Center’s commitment to supporting artists, fostering creative exchange, and making contemporary art accessible to all.