2026 Wearable Art Runway Show

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, texture, and storytelling at the 2026 Wearable Art Runway Show — a vibrant showcase of global fiber artistry, wearable innovation, and community connection.

Wearable Art Runway Show

Back by popular demand! Experience the magic of our signature runway event featuring one-of-a-kind fiber creations that defy convention and dazzle the imagination. Artists from around the world are invited to submit their most expressive, boundary-pushing designs.

Opening Reception

Kick off the festival in style with a special evening of art, conversation, and community. We’re thrilled to welcome back celebrated fiber artist David Walker, with other special guests to be announced soon!

Whether you’re a maker, a mover, or just mesmerized by the world of fiber art, you won’t want to miss this. Let’s weave something beautiful — together.

News and updates

Article

Collector Darl Schaaff Exhibits Favorite Life Artifacts in His Own Museum

It was the first library Andrew Carnegie donated to the city of Cleveland more than a century ago.

Magazine

Currents Magazine July 18, 2024 issue

Cleveland's Broadway Neighborhood Now Home to Darl Center for the Arts, page A4.

Article

Entrepreneur converts old Andrew Carnegie library into arts center in Cleveland’s Slavic Village

It was the first library Andrew Carnegie donated to the city of Cleveland more than a century ago.

Video interview

Cleveland News Channel 5 Interviews Darl Schaaff

What was once the first library Andrew Carnegie donated to the city of Cleveland is now being converted into an arts center in Slavic Village.

Article

Darl Center for the Arts brings arts, culture and community to Slavic Village

Darl Schaaff has transformed a formerly rundown Carnegie library in Slavic Village into an arts space.

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