Assembly for the Arts
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Empower all to activate through advocacy, activism, racial equity, and creative resources for the arts.
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📆 Coming up Feb. 5th - 7th at 7 pm: BOXED, a dance theatre show presented by Cleveland Public Theatre. Devised & choreographed by Elizabeth Pollert (CIF '25). Tickets are "Choose What You Pay" with a portion of the box office going directly to the artists.
January 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM
📆 Coming up Feb. 5th - 7th at 7 pm: BOXED, a dance theatre show presented by Cleveland Public Theatre. Devised & choreographed by Elizabeth Pollert (CIF '25). Tickets are "Choose What You Pay" with a portion of the box office going directly to the artists.
JumpStart, Assembly’s partner and neighbor at the MidTown Collaboration Center, offers a free series of webinars and workshops that can help artists develop strategies to grow their creative practices or businesses. Next session is January 21st.
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Building a System That Works Even on Your Worst Days - JumpStart Inc.
Sales shouldn’t depend on having a “good day.” In this second session of our January series with Viking Sales Consultants, entrepreneurs will learn how to shift from reactive selling to a simple,…
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January 19, 2026 at 8:25 PM
JumpStart, Assembly’s partner and neighbor at the MidTown Collaboration Center, offers a free series of webinars and workshops that can help artists develop strategies to grow their creative practices or businesses. Next session is January 21st.
More info at
More info at
Money Moves: Master Your Business Finances
Tuesday and Wednesday | January 20 – 28 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Corporate College, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights
In just two weeks, this hands-on course gives you the financial skills every entrepreneur needs. Cost: $40
Register buff.ly/lJoUzSF.
Tuesday and Wednesday | January 20 – 28 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Corporate College, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights
In just two weeks, this hands-on course gives you the financial skills every entrepreneur needs. Cost: $40
Register buff.ly/lJoUzSF.
January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Money Moves: Master Your Business Finances
Tuesday and Wednesday | January 20 – 28 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Corporate College, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights
In just two weeks, this hands-on course gives you the financial skills every entrepreneur needs. Cost: $40
Register buff.ly/lJoUzSF.
Tuesday and Wednesday | January 20 – 28 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Corporate College, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights
In just two weeks, this hands-on course gives you the financial skills every entrepreneur needs. Cost: $40
Register buff.ly/lJoUzSF.
Business Volunteers Unlimited: Role of the Board
Jan 28 | 8:30 - 11:45 AM
Join BVU for a training that dives into board roles, effective governance practices, and the legal responsibilities of the board, along with an engaging panel discussion and real-world case studies. Register: buff.ly/kSryF1k
Jan 28 | 8:30 - 11:45 AM
Join BVU for a training that dives into board roles, effective governance practices, and the legal responsibilities of the board, along with an engaging panel discussion and real-world case studies. Register: buff.ly/kSryF1k
January 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Business Volunteers Unlimited: Role of the Board
Jan 28 | 8:30 - 11:45 AM
Join BVU for a training that dives into board roles, effective governance practices, and the legal responsibilities of the board, along with an engaging panel discussion and real-world case studies. Register: buff.ly/kSryF1k
Jan 28 | 8:30 - 11:45 AM
Join BVU for a training that dives into board roles, effective governance practices, and the legal responsibilities of the board, along with an engaging panel discussion and real-world case studies. Register: buff.ly/kSryF1k
Big Change Consulting will host Budgeting Basics for Today’s Nonprofit Reality, a foundational, in-person workshop for nonprofit leaders. FREE Jan 22nd 10 am. Register by email at [email protected]. Organizations can request consulting here: Consulting Request Link buff.ly/SCvRXDm
January 16, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Big Change Consulting will host Budgeting Basics for Today’s Nonprofit Reality, a foundational, in-person workshop for nonprofit leaders. FREE Jan 22nd 10 am. Register by email at [email protected]. Organizations can request consulting here: Consulting Request Link buff.ly/SCvRXDm
Arts organizations across the region have scheduled events to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including The Music Settlement, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Maltz Museum. Search for events at ClevelandArtsEvents.com
📸 courtesy of Freepix
📸 courtesy of Freepix
January 15, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Arts organizations across the region have scheduled events to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including The Music Settlement, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Maltz Museum. Search for events at ClevelandArtsEvents.com
📸 courtesy of Freepix
📸 courtesy of Freepix
Symphonic Salon with Members of The Cleveland Orchestra on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Bostwick Design Art Initiative Gallery. Enjoy an intimate chamber music performance by members of The Cleveland Orchestra. Info and tix: buff.ly/V3D65da #ClevelandArtsPrize #ARTSinCLE
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January 15, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Symphonic Salon with Members of The Cleveland Orchestra on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Bostwick Design Art Initiative Gallery. Enjoy an intimate chamber music performance by members of The Cleveland Orchestra. Info and tix: buff.ly/V3D65da #ClevelandArtsPrize #ARTSinCLE
Snowed in? Curl up with a hot beverage and dig into the latest issue of Cadence, Assembly's monthly newsletter. In this issue, we look ahead to 2026, announce our final 2025 Boost Fund grantees, and share continuing education, networking, and grant opportunities. Read more here: buff.ly/XyyPrOV
January 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Snowed in? Curl up with a hot beverage and dig into the latest issue of Cadence, Assembly's monthly newsletter. In this issue, we look ahead to 2026, announce our final 2025 Boost Fund grantees, and share continuing education, networking, and grant opportunities. Read more here: buff.ly/XyyPrOV
Congratulations to the 47 artists selected to receive the 2025 Boost Fund cycle 3 grants! These artists represent a range of disciplines: craft, dance, music, visual arts, film, literary arts, and more. See the list of 2025 Boost Fund Grantees buff.ly/iP6YVbc
Stay tuned for 2026 Boost Fund details!
Stay tuned for 2026 Boost Fund details!
Boost Fund Artist Grantees – Assembly for the Arts
Grantees were selected using a nationally modeled random selection process.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Congratulations to the 47 artists selected to receive the 2025 Boost Fund cycle 3 grants! These artists represent a range of disciplines: craft, dance, music, visual arts, film, literary arts, and more. See the list of 2025 Boost Fund Grantees buff.ly/iP6YVbc
Stay tuned for 2026 Boost Fund details!
Stay tuned for 2026 Boost Fund details!
Tuesday, Jan 13 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Cleveland Public Library is partnering with the Library of Congress (LC) to create an interactive experience/exhibit with materials from LC and the Northeast Ohio Broadcast Archive (NEOBA) at the Main Library next year. Join a 2-hour brainstorm. RSVP
Cleveland Public Library is partnering with the Library of Congress (LC) to create an interactive experience/exhibit with materials from LC and the Northeast Ohio Broadcast Archive (NEOBA) at the Main Library next year. Join a 2-hour brainstorm. RSVP
Fill | Now closed: Ideation Session with Cleveland Public Library and the Library of Congress
At this point our workshop is full. Please sign up below for the waitlist in case something changes. We will also use your information to invite you to the following session in February. Cleveland...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Tuesday, Jan 13 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Cleveland Public Library is partnering with the Library of Congress (LC) to create an interactive experience/exhibit with materials from LC and the Northeast Ohio Broadcast Archive (NEOBA) at the Main Library next year. Join a 2-hour brainstorm. RSVP
Cleveland Public Library is partnering with the Library of Congress (LC) to create an interactive experience/exhibit with materials from LC and the Northeast Ohio Broadcast Archive (NEOBA) at the Main Library next year. Join a 2-hour brainstorm. RSVP
NEW DEADLINE: Cleveland Arts Prize has extended the deadline for their Verge Fellowship application until Monday, January 12th. Verge Fellowships are awarded annually an unrestricted stipend of $2,000. More information and application can be found here: buff.ly/xVV2bup
January 5, 2026 at 8:51 PM
NEW DEADLINE: Cleveland Arts Prize has extended the deadline for their Verge Fellowship application until Monday, January 12th. Verge Fellowships are awarded annually an unrestricted stipend of $2,000. More information and application can be found here: buff.ly/xVV2bup
If you believe in a thriving, equitable arts ecosystem in Greater Cleveland, please consider donating to Assembly for the Arts today. Assembly advocates for the arts and builds the infrastructure to sustain them in Cuyahoga County for decades to come. Donate now at buff.ly/kCsUM5q.
December 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If you believe in a thriving, equitable arts ecosystem in Greater Cleveland, please consider donating to Assembly for the Arts today. Assembly advocates for the arts and builds the infrastructure to sustain them in Cuyahoga County for decades to come. Donate now at buff.ly/kCsUM5q.
Thanks for coming out on a cold December evening to join us for the final Quarterly Assembly of the year! We had a wonderful time honoring artist grantees, live music from Frankie Lopez y los Parranda, sharing 2026 priorities, and networking over delicious food from @panchitas_cle. Join us in 2026!
December 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Thanks for coming out on a cold December evening to join us for the final Quarterly Assembly of the year! We had a wonderful time honoring artist grantees, live music from Frankie Lopez y los Parranda, sharing 2026 priorities, and networking over delicious food from @panchitas_cle. Join us in 2026!
Mark your calendars for a Holiday Shop & Stroll to support small businesses!
Saturday, December 20 | 9 AM – 8 PM
MidTown Collaboration Center, 1974 East 66th Street
This festive event will bring the community together for a day of holiday cheer and last-minute holiday shopping.
Saturday, December 20 | 9 AM – 8 PM
MidTown Collaboration Center, 1974 East 66th Street
This festive event will bring the community together for a day of holiday cheer and last-minute holiday shopping.
December 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Mark your calendars for a Holiday Shop & Stroll to support small businesses!
Saturday, December 20 | 9 AM – 8 PM
MidTown Collaboration Center, 1974 East 66th Street
This festive event will bring the community together for a day of holiday cheer and last-minute holiday shopping.
Saturday, December 20 | 9 AM – 8 PM
MidTown Collaboration Center, 1974 East 66th Street
This festive event will bring the community together for a day of holiday cheer and last-minute holiday shopping.
📣 We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 Creative Impact Fund Awardees! This cohort of Cuyahoga County–based artists span dance, theatre, design, film, craft, music, visual arts, writing, and interdisciplinary work.
Learn more about these inspiring artists at buff.ly/n2YRJjQ.
Learn more about these inspiring artists at buff.ly/n2YRJjQ.
December 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
📣 We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 Creative Impact Fund Awardees! This cohort of Cuyahoga County–based artists span dance, theatre, design, film, craft, music, visual arts, writing, and interdisciplinary work.
Learn more about these inspiring artists at buff.ly/n2YRJjQ.
Learn more about these inspiring artists at buff.ly/n2YRJjQ.
Reminder: SPACES has launched Echo, a new artist residency program supporting visual artists as they develop on-site projects addressing pressing issues and connecting with communities across Northeast Ohio. Applications open through February 10, 2026.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Reminder: SPACES has launched Echo, a new artist residency program supporting visual artists as they develop on-site projects addressing pressing issues and connecting with communities across Northeast Ohio. Applications open through February 10, 2026.
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Upcoming Event: Empowering Fashion, Crafted with Care
A conversation with Yellowcake Shop’s Valerie Mayén on Entrepreneurship and Success
Wednesday, December 10 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM at The City Club of Cleveland
Tickets are available now through December 9th. Get tickets at
A conversation with Yellowcake Shop’s Valerie Mayén on Entrepreneurship and Success
Wednesday, December 10 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM at The City Club of Cleveland
Tickets are available now through December 9th. Get tickets at
Empowering Fashion, Crafted with Care | The City Club of Cleveland | December 10, 2025
In a world driven by fast-fashion, mass production, and shifts in retail shopping habits, the fashion industry has faced its fair share of challenges lately—particularly for entrepreneurs and small…
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December 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Upcoming Event: Empowering Fashion, Crafted with Care
A conversation with Yellowcake Shop’s Valerie Mayén on Entrepreneurship and Success
Wednesday, December 10 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM at The City Club of Cleveland
Tickets are available now through December 9th. Get tickets at
A conversation with Yellowcake Shop’s Valerie Mayén on Entrepreneurship and Success
Wednesday, December 10 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM at The City Club of Cleveland
Tickets are available now through December 9th. Get tickets at
Have you registered for December's Assembly? Join us on Dec 10th for a festive evening celebrating this year’s accomplishments, honoring our 2025 grantees, and sharing what’s ahead for 2026. Food, live music (Frankie Lopez y Los Parranda), conversation, and networking. buff.ly/d2MZk7I
December 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Have you registered for December's Assembly? Join us on Dec 10th for a festive evening celebrating this year’s accomplishments, honoring our 2025 grantees, and sharing what’s ahead for 2026. Food, live music (Frankie Lopez y Los Parranda), conversation, and networking. buff.ly/d2MZk7I
Spark Your Future: Education Resources Fair
Dec 3 from 4pm to 6:30pm
This fair will highlight educational programs and opportunities in the MCC.
If you are a student, parent, community member or resident of the neighborhood, this event can support your learning.
The event is free. buff.ly/MNSbJTG
Dec 3 from 4pm to 6:30pm
This fair will highlight educational programs and opportunities in the MCC.
If you are a student, parent, community member or resident of the neighborhood, this event can support your learning.
The event is free. buff.ly/MNSbJTG
November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Spark Your Future: Education Resources Fair
Dec 3 from 4pm to 6:30pm
This fair will highlight educational programs and opportunities in the MCC.
If you are a student, parent, community member or resident of the neighborhood, this event can support your learning.
The event is free. buff.ly/MNSbJTG
Dec 3 from 4pm to 6:30pm
This fair will highlight educational programs and opportunities in the MCC.
If you are a student, parent, community member or resident of the neighborhood, this event can support your learning.
The event is free. buff.ly/MNSbJTG
JumpStart hostsTech for Small Businesses at the Verizon Community Forward Learning Centers on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th. These events offer an overview of digital tools every small business should use for efficiency, marketing, and customer engagement. Information at buff.ly/Pxbb8kN
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
JumpStart hostsTech for Small Businesses at the Verizon Community Forward Learning Centers on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th. These events offer an overview of digital tools every small business should use for efficiency, marketing, and customer engagement. Information at buff.ly/Pxbb8kN
⌛ Time is running out to apply for the 2025 Boost Fund! Applications are due Nov 20th. All the information you need for your application is on our website. Visit. assemblycle.org/boost/
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
⌛ Time is running out to apply for the 2025 Boost Fund! Applications are due Nov 20th. All the information you need for your application is on our website. Visit. assemblycle.org/boost/
📣 Artist Vendor Opportunity!
@Jumpstartinc will host a Holiday Shop & Stroll on Sat., Dec. 20th at The Midtown Collaboration Center. Vendors can apply to participate.
Vendor application deadline: Thursday, November 20th
Event date: Saturday, December 20th
Fee: $100
Apply here: buff.ly/ZnwdQhj
@Jumpstartinc will host a Holiday Shop & Stroll on Sat., Dec. 20th at The Midtown Collaboration Center. Vendors can apply to participate.
Vendor application deadline: Thursday, November 20th
Event date: Saturday, December 20th
Fee: $100
Apply here: buff.ly/ZnwdQhj
November 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
📣 Artist Vendor Opportunity!
@Jumpstartinc will host a Holiday Shop & Stroll on Sat., Dec. 20th at The Midtown Collaboration Center. Vendors can apply to participate.
Vendor application deadline: Thursday, November 20th
Event date: Saturday, December 20th
Fee: $100
Apply here: buff.ly/ZnwdQhj
@Jumpstartinc will host a Holiday Shop & Stroll on Sat., Dec. 20th at The Midtown Collaboration Center. Vendors can apply to participate.
Vendor application deadline: Thursday, November 20th
Event date: Saturday, December 20th
Fee: $100
Apply here: buff.ly/ZnwdQhj
Arts Funding Conversation: Funding Today — Funding Tomorrow
Monday, November 17 | 2 PM - 5 PM
Midtown Collaboration Center
Join us for a special conversation, co-hosted by Assembly and the Cleveland Arts Education Consortium. Moderated by Dave Holmes of CANDID.
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Monday, November 17 | 2 PM - 5 PM
Midtown Collaboration Center
Join us for a special conversation, co-hosted by Assembly and the Cleveland Arts Education Consortium. Moderated by Dave Holmes of CANDID.
buff.ly/TfNOcs3
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Arts Funding Conversation: Funding Today — Funding Tomorrow
Monday, November 17 | 2 PM - 5 PM
Midtown Collaboration Center
Join us for a special conversation, co-hosted by Assembly and the Cleveland Arts Education Consortium. Moderated by Dave Holmes of CANDID.
buff.ly/TfNOcs3
Monday, November 17 | 2 PM - 5 PM
Midtown Collaboration Center
Join us for a special conversation, co-hosted by Assembly and the Cleveland Arts Education Consortium. Moderated by Dave Holmes of CANDID.
buff.ly/TfNOcs3
Wealth, Legacy & Impact: A Conversation on Building What Lasts
Tuesday, November 18 | 4:30 PM - 7 PM
This MidTown Collaborative Conversation brings together financial experts and community leaders to explore practical strategies for building wealth.
Learn more: buff.ly/Hl5RfZB
Tuesday, November 18 | 4:30 PM - 7 PM
This MidTown Collaborative Conversation brings together financial experts and community leaders to explore practical strategies for building wealth.
Learn more: buff.ly/Hl5RfZB
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Wealth, Legacy & Impact: A Conversation on Building What Lasts
Tuesday, November 18 | 4:30 PM - 7 PM
This MidTown Collaborative Conversation brings together financial experts and community leaders to explore practical strategies for building wealth.
Learn more: buff.ly/Hl5RfZB
Tuesday, November 18 | 4:30 PM - 7 PM
This MidTown Collaborative Conversation brings together financial experts and community leaders to explore practical strategies for building wealth.
Learn more: buff.ly/Hl5RfZB
Darian Stitt brought back the long-anticipated Artistic Rebels Battle Cypher, a community-based hip hop dance battle series. The Boost Fund helped Darian and his team re-launch the event. The dance battle was truly an intergenerational event, bringing people together around dance. buff.ly/Ml9os2c
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Darian Stitt brought back the long-anticipated Artistic Rebels Battle Cypher, a community-based hip hop dance battle series. The Boost Fund helped Darian and his team re-launch the event. The dance battle was truly an intergenerational event, bringing people together around dance. buff.ly/Ml9os2c