Resident Artists
Resident Artists
LHAC is home to a growing community of resident artists whose work spans visual art, illustration, photography, and multimedia. Rooted in the Buckeye Rd neighborhood and Cleveland's Eastside, our resident artists reflect the depth and diversity of the community we serve.
Their studios, exhibitions, and workshops live inside LongHouse — making the building itself a living gallery and creative incubator. Below you'll find work from two of LHAC's resident artists.
James Quarles
James Quarles is a Cleveland-based visual artist whose work spans portraiture, illustration, and large-scale narrative painting. Drawing from African history, Black American culture, and the textures of everyday Eastside life, his paintings are dense with meaning — layered with symbol, story, and technical precision.
His work has been shown at LongHouse and throughout the Cleveland region. From intimate portrait studies to sprawling community murals, Quarles brings a singular vision to every canvas.
Nyo
Nyo is a Cleveland-based photographer and visual artist whose Outlook series explores identity, power, and perspective through striking portraiture and conceptual imagery. His work is atmospheric, deliberate, and deeply personal — each frame a meditation on Black presence, resilience, and vision.
As a resident artist at LHAC, Nyo brings his lens-based practice into the LongHouse community, contributing to exhibitions and the ongoing visual dialogue at the space on Buckeye Rd.
Are You an Artist?
LongHouse actively seeks artists who are rooted in the community and want to share their practice. Whether you are looking for exhibition space, a residency, a commission, or a platform to teach — reach out and let's talk.
