Cleveland Arts Prize

06/03/2026

We're excited to share an upcoming exhibition by 2009 Cleveland Arts Prize winner William Brouillard!

Polyvalent: Works by William Brouillard
📍 River Gallery, Rocky River
🗓 Opening Reception: Saturday, June 13 | 3–6 PM
🖼 On View: June 13 - August 1, 2026

Join River Gallery for this exhibition featuring the work of acclaimed artist William Brouillard, whose work continues to inspire people throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond.

For more information, visit rivergalleryarts.com.

06/02/2026

Support the Arts. Celebrate Creativity.

Your gift to the Cleveland Arts Prize Annual Fund helps us honor and support the artists, advocates, and creative leaders who make Northeast Ohio thrive.
Every donation makes an impact and helps sustain our mission of recognizing artistic excellence in our community.

Give today here - https://clevelandartsprize.org/giving/

Pictured: 2025 Cleveland Arts Prize Lifetime Achievement winner Mark E. Howard

06/01/2026

Today is the final day to submit your nominations for the Cleveland Arts Prize Special Prizes!

These awards recognize the artists, advocates, and community leaders whose creativity, service, and dedication continue to strengthen and inspire Northeast Ohio’s arts community. Special Prizes include the Robert P. Bergman Prize and the Martha Joseph Prize for Distinguished Service to the Arts.

Know someone making a meaningful impact through the arts? Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate their contributions and help shine a light on their work.

Nominations close tonight! Visit clevelandartsprize.org to submit your nomination.

📸 Pictured: The 2025 Cleveland Arts Prize recipients

05/30/2026

🚨 Final call for nominations! 🚨

This Monday is the deadline to submit your nominations for the Cleveland Arts Prize Special Prizes!

These awards honor the artists, advocates, and community leaders whose creativity, service, and dedication continue to shape Northeast Ohio’s arts community, including the Robert P. Bergman Prize and the Martha Joseph Prize for Distinguished Service to the Arts.

Know someone making a meaningful impact through the arts? Now is the time to recognize and celebrate their contributions before nominations close.

The deadline to apply is this Monday! Visit https://clevelandartsprize.org to submit your nomination today.

Pictured: Greg Peckham, 2025 Robert P. Bergman Prize Recipient

05/29/2026

Need weekend plans? Check out what’s happening in Cleveland’s vibrant arts scene this weekend:

5/30 - Annual Member’s Exhibition Closing Reception and Awards Ceremony at Artists Archives of the Western Reserve

5/30 - Nature at Night: Moonbeam at Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

5/31- CityMusic Cleveland Free Chamber Concert at Praxis Fiber Workshop

5/31 - R&B Meets Broadway Euclid Symphony Orchestra Concert at Shore Cultural Centre

Looking for even more to do? Explore exhibitions, performances, and events happening all across the city at clevelandartsevents.com

05/28/2026

Mark your calendars for some incredible performances by Cleveland Arts Prize and Verge Fellowship winners and many others!!

05/28/2026

Congratulations to 2024 Cleveland Congratulations to Cleveland Arts Prize Barbara Robinson Prize recipient Ellen Mavec on her most recent distinguished recognition.

In 1997, when Ellen Mavec became president of The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation—a philanthropy launched more than 40 years earlier by her gran...

05/28/2026

The impact of Roe Green’s support for the arts continues to shape the future.

In 2026, Chautauqua Theater Company will celebrate the grand opening of the Roe Green Theater Center, a new state-of-the-art home for theater creation, collaboration, and innovation.

From championing new voices to creating spaces where artists can thrive, Roe Green’s legacy continues to make an impact. As the 2020 Martha Joseph Prize recipient, we are proud to continue celebrating her extraordinary dedication to the arts!

05/26/2026

It's the final week to submit your nominations for the Cleveland Arts Prize Special Prizes! ✨

These awards celebrate the artists, advocates, and community leaders whose creativity, service, and dedication continue to shape Northeast Ohio’s arts community, including the Robert P. Bergman Prize and the Martha Joseph Prize for Distinguished Service to the Arts.

Know someone making a meaningful impact through the arts? Help us recognize and celebrate their contributions before nominations close.

The deadline to apply is June 1! Visit https://clevelandartsprize.org to submit your nomination today.

Pictured: Robin Pease, 2025 Martha Joseph Prize winner

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave individuals whose sacrifices made space for freedom, expression, and community.

At Cleveland Arts Prize, we’re grateful for the freedom to create, connect, and celebrate the arts because of those who served and sacrificed.

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day!