Expedition Exhibition: A Mixed Media Showcase of A Great Journey Exhibition Overview Beck Center for the Arts presents “Expedition Exhibition: A Mixed Media Showcase of a Great Journey,” featuring sixteen pieces by Heather McCormick of Kind Mind Art. The free, interactive exhibition runs January 31 through March 31, 2026 in the Music and Creative Arts Therapies Building on Beck Center’s Lakewood campus. Heather McCormick is a mixed-media artist, muralist, and instructor based in Northeast Ohio. She founded Kind Mind Art and has collaborated with organizations including Shelter the People Cleveland, YMCA, and Food Strong. She also teaches at Beck Center. Her creative process is intuitive, guided by feelings, colors, and curiosity. The Work The painting series follows a young girl on a healing journey. McCormick created the pieces for her own inner child and for anyone seeking to embrace adventure. Her stated goal is to promote kindness, healing, and self-love through art. Associate Director of Visual Arts Melinda Placko describes the paintings as “colorful, full of enticing textures.” A free public reception takes place Friday, March 27, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the MCAT building lobby. First Federal Lakewood sponsors the exhibition. Beck Center programming is supported by the Ohio Arts Council and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. PRESS RELEASE
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