Fascinating rhythm, oh won’t you stop picking on me? The rollicking, roiling, wonderfully cacophonous variety of works in Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties sent me diving deep into my record collection – I just had to hear what was going on at the time these paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs were being made. And the opportunity to put together a playlist for the pure enjoyment of it all was just impossible to resist.

Two artists featured in Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties hailed from Cleveland.

George Ault (1891-1948)

At the dawn of the 20^th century the city of Cleveland was famous throughout the nation and world as the quintessential example of the American dream in action. During the 1920s the Cleveland Museum of Art demonstrated the vitality and energy of a recently founded city landmark. Clevelanders flocked to the many exhibits, programs, and classes held both at the museum and throughout the city. The museum provided many outlets for local artistic and musical exuberance.

2 sessions: Wednesdays March 14 and March 21, 4:15—7:00 PM

Celebrate the museum's Rembrandt in America exhibition by creating ceramic tiles in the Delft Holland style.