The Cleveland Restoration Society is currently accepting applications for three positions: Marketing and Community Engagement Specialist, Heritage Home Program Assistant, and Administrative and Programs Assistant. The Marketing and Community Engagement Specialist is a full-time, permanent position responsible for facilitating events and promoting the message of historic preservation to Greater Cleveland. The Heritage Home Program Assistant is a full-time entry-level professional position responsible for serving as the first point of contact for Heritage Home Program clients on the phone and email. The Administrative and Programs Assistant is a full-time entry-level position responsible for maintaining the daily operations of CRS by assisting senior management by scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and facilitating communication for the CRS staff. Resumes are being accepted until September 22. Click here for full details on each position.

 

Working in conjunction with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, Cleveland State University's Center for Population Dynamics has produced a report mapping population changes in Cleveland's neighborhoods. The report delved deeper than basic population totals, taking a look at the movement of people in and out of neighborhoods, particularly those who are college educated. Although the raw population totals demonstrate that Cleveland is still in decline, the report illustrates that a higher number of young professionals are migrating to the city and this "brain gain" is the wave of the future. Find out why millennials are moving into Cleveland and what this means for our city. Click here to read the full report.

   

The Ohio Arts Council has announced that nominations for the 2016 Governor's Awards for the Arts in Ohio are open. The Governor's Awards honor Ohio individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the arts locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Consider nominating a deserving individual or organization in the following categories: Arts Administration, Arts Education, Arts Patron, Business Support of the Arts, Community Development and Participation, Individual Artist, and the Irma Lazarus Award. The Governor's Awards for the Arts in Ohio & Arts Day luncheon ceremony will take place Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in downtown Columbus. The nomination form is available online and will remain open until Friday, October 16.

 

The Fall 2015 issue of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation magazine includes a story on the conservation and restoration of the King Sculpture Court ceiling and clerestory at Oberlin College's Allen Memorial Art Museum. ICA-Art Conservation, America's first regional nonprofit art conservation organization, was located on the college campus for many years before moving to W. 25th Street in Cleveland. Read more here.

Kids across Northeast Ohio have headed back to school. What's an owl to do? Do you know where Benedict has landed now? If you are the tenth reader to respond and correctly tell us "Where's Benedict?" in this photo, you'll win a complimentary twelve-month membership to the Cleveland Restoration Society!  Send in your guess right now!

 

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Cleveland City Planning Commission is hosting a forum of current and past planning directors on September 15. The directors will share insights and stories about their time with the city and give an insider's view about the initiatives, projects and plans that have happened in the city over a number of years. This will be an excellent opportunity for the Greater Cleveland community to hear how and why initiatives and projects were developed. To participate and gain a new perspective of Cleveland, click here to register. The forum is co-sponsored by the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University and the American Planning Association.

 

Go check out the new exhibit called "Warrensville Center: Then and Now" on display until November 8 at the Shaker Historical Society. Find out why Warrensville Center was a vital part of Cleveland's history and how Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Beachwood, Warrensville Heights, Newburgh Village and East View Village were all created out of the former township. Looking forward to the next stage in Warrensville Center's history, it is now being developed into the Van Aken District. The Shaker Historical Society would love to hear YOUR plans for the future of Warrensville Center! Bring in a Van Aken District sales receipt when you visit the museum within a week of your purchase and your individual admission is free! The exhibit is located at the Shaker History Center, 16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights. Click here for more information.

 

Heritage Ohio's Annual Revitalization and Preservation Conference returns to the historic Westin Columbus in downtown Columbus from October 5 - 7. This year's conference will once again present great learning opportunities for preservationists, community revitalization volunteers, and development professionals. There will be many activities such as field sessions, educational workshops, hands on training, and the chance to network with like-minded community members. In addition, AIA credits will be offered on many of the sessions. Click here to read more.

Progress Through Preservation of Greater Akron invites you to a tour of the Detroit, Michigan area, Oct. 4 - 6, 2015. The deadline to reserve your spot is this Friday, September 4! Traveling by motor coach from Akron to Detroit, you will stay in the Inn on Ferry St., part of the Historic Hotels of America program. The next day begins with Sunday Brunch at The Whitney, built by lumber baron David Whitney Jr, in 1894. Then explore neighborhoods, historic homes and preservation projects, starting with Ferry Street, which includes the Freer House and the Hecker House, both now owned by Wayne State University. A guide from Preservation Detroit will show midtown, with its many preservation projects. End the day with dinner at the Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktail, a trendy new restaurant. The second day will include a tour of the Pewabic Pottery Shop and Museum, a National Landmark. Continue on to Belle Isle Park, designed by Olmsted and revised by Dan Kiley, stop for lunch in Indian Village, and then tour the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. Next up is Grosse Pointe and the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House to meet up Mark Heppner, former curator of Akron's Stan Hywet Hall. The final day includes a private tour of Fair Lane, the Henry Ford House, which currently is not open to the public. The next stop is Cranbrook to tour the Eliel Saarenin House and Cranbrook Art Museum. After lunch, the bus will arrive back in Akron around 6:00 p.m. The tour price is $475 for double occupancy (an additional $160 for single occupancy) and includes transportation from from Hower House in Akron to Detroit and while in Detroit, 2 nights at the Inn on Ferry Street, meals in Detroit, and all tours and admissions. Alcoholic beverages and driver's tip are not included. The space is limited. Registration must be made by September 4. A $100 deposit is required to hold your room, with the balance due September 12. Contact Rosemary Reymann, at 330-671-1005 or RLreymann@aol.com, for reservations or more information. (Photo courtesy of Detroit Historical Museum.)