About
Our History
The Morgan Conservatory is a 501(c)3 non-profit institution and the largest arts center in the United States dedicated to every facet of papermaking, book arts and letterpress printing and to cultivating the talents of established and emerging artists. An international destination that is free and open to the public, the Morgan Conservatory is a working studio, gallery, gathering place for the community, educational hub and purveyor of some of the finest handmade papers in the world.
Since opening to the public in 2008, the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation has been a rising star in the Cleveland arts community and the papermaking world. The Morgan Conservatory’s 15,000 square feet converted industrial space is home to professional and aspiring artists dedicated to the ancient art of papermaking, book arts and letterpress printing. The Conservatory has been transformed into an art facility with studios; an 85′ double-wall gallery; a space for community events; and a unique kozo garden was installed to grow fiber for specialized papers.
Our Mission
The Morgan Conservatory is dedicated to preserving and advancing excellence in every facet of hand papermaking, letterpress printing and book arts for all.
Our Vision
The Morgan Conservatory will serve the greater community locally, regionally, nationally and internationally with sustainable practices in an artistically supportive and equitable environment.
Those who learn and make at the Morgan will develop greater appreciation for the hand-crafted, for self-expression, and the importance of teaching and sharing with the next generation through paper, print, and book.
Artworks created and displayed at the Morgan will contribute to elevating the fields of hand papermaking, letterpress printing, and book arts, gaining recognition for their versatility, beauty, and innovation.
