December 21, 2021 - After months of being delayed, the Matthew 25 Collection sculptures are arriving today in Cleveland to be installed just in time for Christmas. Community West Foundation announced the acquisition of the artwork in July as a way to expand important conversations around issues of social justice, privilege, compassion and empathy. Cleveland will be only the second city in the world, following Rome, Italy, to have the full collection of all six bronze figures in the Matthew 25 Collection by Canadian artist, Timothy Schmalz.
The sculptures being installed include:
Homeless Jesus at Saint Malachi Parish, 2459 Washington Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113
When I Was Sick at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital, 1730 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
When I Was Naked at Malachi House, 2810 Clinton Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113
Previously installed sculptures include:
When I Was in Prison at Bridge CLE (formerly known as Family Ministry Center), 3389 Fulton Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
When I Was Hungry and Thirsty at Old Stone Church, 91 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113
Final sculpture to be installed in Spring 2022 (due to construction on the property):
When I Was a Stranger at Refugee Response on the Urban Community School campus, 4909 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44109