CLEVELAND HIGHLIGHT: HUMAN HEART STUDIOS

Founded by Grace Forniti in December of 2021, Human HeART Studios is a Cleveland art collective that celebrates and encourages artists to share their stories through art, no matter the medium. They host workshops like Phat Art (open studio), gallery shows, small parties, art classes, and opportunities to network within the Cleveland art scene. Not only do they have public events but they have limited space for resident artists! A resident artist has access to the studio 24/7 to do work.

I rejoined HHS so Grapevine has a spot to meet and create as a team. It has been incredibly helpful to have our little spot and I want to thank Grace for fostering such a cool, queer friendly atmosphere and being an inspirational young business woman! You’re so strong and an incredible artist! 

Wanna Keep the HeART Beating? You can support them by either attending events, applying to sell at public events if you’re an artist, and/or donating either art supplies or monetarily.

Check out their website (humanheartstudios.com) if you are interested in donating, booking events, shopping the HHS store, their online gallery, and/or would like to get in contact with them! 

Check out their Instagram (@humanheartstudios) or Facebook to stay up to date with events and vendor calls! 

Cheers to the Human HeART team for all of their hard work and devotion to creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ artists:

Grace Forniti founder and executive art director

Dominic Forniti co-owner and photographer/videographer

Chaniya Perkins creative coordinator

Scout Bach communications and business technologist 

Chloe Griffith event coordinator  

Current location: 

4700 Lakeside Ave 

Cleveland, OH 44114

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