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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.

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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.

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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.

MONDAY SWING DANCE

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Sunny Side
on their Summer Tour
with The Land Lindy Hop

All ages
Dance Lesson 7:00pm
Live Music 7:30pm

SNOOP! at The Darl Center for the Arts

Art and history will be on display at our July SNOOP! at the Darl Center for the Arts in the Broadway Historic District in Slavic Village. An impressive transformation from derelict building to art museum, the center displays owner Darl Schaaf’s eclectic art collection – over 400 pieces — which he amassed over a lifetime of international travel. About the art, his website states: “Imagine spending over 50 years collecting the things you love, you find beautiful, you receive as a gift from the most interesting people in the world.”

Art Quilts & Fiber Art Show

Featuring art quilts, postcard quilts & wearable arts shows, it starts with a thread of an idea. To showcase a collection of textiles, quilts, and wearable art – creating a global collection. Inspired by a previous Traveling Postcard Quilt Exhibit, 214 postcard quilts from around the world! Many of the original postcard quilts will be displayed at the Art Quilts & Fiber Art Show at The Darl Center for the Arts in Cleveland. This collection will be a beautiful global mosaic of quilters colorful creativity, showcasing the rich tapestry of our interwoven world!

The Darl Center: Two Places in One

The Darl Center includes an international gallery with art and artifacts from Africa, India, Asia and Oceania. It also features a full working cabaret theater for events, meetings, and live performances.

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Currents Magazine July 18, 2024 issue

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

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.

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