Assembly for the Arts

05/29/2026

Events like Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland make our city shine! Celebrating music, culture, and community—this festival brings people together in the best way. We’re proud to be a partner supporting the arts in Cleveland.

Learn more: http://www.tri-c.edu/jazzfest/

05/29/2026

Cleveland’s waterfront is undergoing a major transformation, and the creative community has an important role to play in shaping what comes next.

Join us for Where Art Meets Water, a conversation exploring how artists, cultural organizations, and developers can collaborate to create more vibrant and connected places.

Learn more and register: assemblycle.org/wamw

05/28/2026

Con Tú Variety Show: Creative Impact in Motion is an electrifying afternoon of music, storytelling, comedy, and creative expression. Led by creators and hosts Stephanie Ginese and TJ “Peachcurls” Maclin, alongside DJ Cassius G, the event showcases visual art and eight live performances from Assembly’s 2025 Creative Impact Fund grantees.

Featuring: Elijah G, Theresa May, Uno Lady (Christa Ebert), Joy David, Quartez Harris, olula negre, and Ali Black.

Saturday, June 20 | Sixty6 Music Lounge (MidTown Collaboration Center)
Doors open at 3 PM • Performances from 4–6 PM
Free and open to all • Registration required https://buff.ly/ZEaauOh

Presented by Assembly for the Arts in collaboration with JumpStart Inc. and Cleveland Foundation.

05/27/2026

This is an exceptional, paid opportunity for young Cleveland artists!

🎨Hands-on workshops and mentorship with local professional artists
🎨Connect with like-minded youth artists from across Northeast Ohio
🎨Share your work in a public showcase, ArtWorks Live! on Aug. 1, 2026
🎨Build and strengthen your artistic skills
🎨Be a part of our 20th anniversary celebration of ArtWorks

Applications close June 1: https://arts-inspiredlearning.org/summer-artworks

🎨 Apply for ArtWorks Summer 2026! 🤩

ArtWorks is a 💲paid💲 arts apprenticeship for Northeast Ohio youth in grades 10–12. Get hands-on experience in an art form, learn from professional artists, and work on real projects that build essential skills for anything you want to pursue in the future.

➡️Art Forms This Summer: Sound Recording | Visual Arts | Audio/Visual | Sketch Writing & Performance

🤝 Connect & Create: Meet other creative teens, collaborate on projects, and showcase your work at ArtWorks Live! on Aug. 1

📅 When: June 29 – July 31 | Mon–Thurs | 9 AM – 3 PM (this session will be split into half day blocks, please use the link below to learn more)

🎯 Requirements: Application + interview

⏳ Apply Now! Deadline: Mon., June 1 @ 11:59 PM

🔗https://arts-inspiredlearning.org/summer-artworks

05/26/2026

We’re excited to share that Assembly’s Deidre McPherson will be moderating an important upcoming community conversation — Tastemakers Town Hall: The Culture Debrief.

🗓️ May 28
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Karamu House

Hosted by Tastemakers United, this conversation is about where Cleveland’s creative ecosystem stands and what it needs next.

🎟️: https://buff.ly/4i3ik1E

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor those who served and remember those we’ve lost.

In downtown Cleveland, the Fountain of Eternal Life stands as both memorial and message—its central figure rising from the flames of war toward peace, surrounded by the names of thousands of Greater Clevelanders who gave their lives.

Public art like this reminds us that art is not separate from our lives, but shapes how we remember and how we experience the world around us.

📸: By Daderot - Own work, CC0

05/22/2026

Last week, Assembly's Jeremy Johnson joined 300 arts colleagues at the Arts Impact Ohio annual conference in Cincinnati, sponsored by . This can't-miss conference helps promote conversations, collaborations and networking amongst arts leaders across Ohio. Assembly is proud to be part of those conversations about the future of the arts in our great state.

📸 #1 OAC Executive Director Donna S. Collins; #2 Jeremy and regional arts leaders

05/22/2026

is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Robert P. Bergman Prize and Martha Joseph Prize for Distinguished Service to the Arts, which honor individuals whose dedication, advocacy, and leadership have made a lasting impact on Cleveland’s creative community.

Know someone making a difference for the arts? Nominate them today.

Nominations require 3–5 letters of recommendation and must be submitted by June 1, 2026.

Learn more and submit a nomination at https://buff.ly/4z77G1X

Pictured: Greg Peckham accepting the 2025 Robert P. Bergman Prize

05/21/2026

We’re proud to partner with Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, one of the longest-running jazz festivals in the country! Join us for an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community featuring world-class artists and emerging talent.

📍 Playhouse Square & beyond
Explore the lineup: www.tri-c.edu/jazzfest/

05/19/2026

Join us for an afternoon celebrating local musicians, writers, comedians, and artists helping to bring the city’s creative scene to life.

Hosted by Stephanie Ginese + TJ “Peachcurls” Maclin | Featuring live performances from 8 Creative Impact Fund Awardees + vibes by DJ Cassius G.

-Enjoy free food
-Hang out with us in the Sixty6 Music Lounge
-Connect with artists, collaborators & creatives
-Learn about resources + upcoming 2026 grant opportunities

Whether you’re an artist, love discovering new talent, or just want to support local creatives, we hope you'll join us for a great night! Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/con-tu-variety-show-creative-impact-in-motion-tickets-1988480201812

JumpStart Inc., Cleveland Foundation