Emma Parker Featured on ‘Creative Focus’ with Cornell Calhoun III
CLEVELAND, Ohio (January 8, 2025) - Emma Parker, CEO of the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (CAL), was recently interviewed on ‘Creative Focus’ on TV20 Cleveland, a show dedicated to spotlighting artists and arts organizations in the city. Hosted by Cornell Calhoun III, the interview delves into Parker's leadership at CAL and the organization’s mission to empower youth through arts-integrated learning that enhances academic achievement and fosters creative growth.
In the conversation, Parker highlights CAL’s innovative programs for Pre-K through 12th grade youth, emphasizing how the organization nurtures artistic expression while connecting to state education standards. She also shares her personal journey in the arts and leadership, offering inspiration and insights for those interested in arts education.
The interview is now available for viewing. To watch the full episode, click here: Watch the full episode.
About the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (CAL)
The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (CAL) has a rich legacy dating back to 1953 as Young Audiences of Greater Cleveland, founded by George Szell. For over 70 years, CAL has been a pioneer in championing creative learning and leading arts education across 18 counties. With a focus to drive educational innovation, we engage approximately 75+ professional teaching artists in dance, theater, music, digital arts, visual arts while constantly adding new art forms to our selection. Our programs integrate the arts into academic, cognitive, social-emotional, personal, and professional growth, providing well-rounded experiences for youth from preschool to 12th grade. CAL ensures arts education continues at every developmental stage, empowering youth to pursue dreams, build skills, and thrive in school and beyond. Its four primary service platforms include:
Arts-integrated programs: (PreK-12th grade students) created to instill the arts in learning through in-person and virtual classes offered by educators, schools, libraries, community organizations, and other venues.
Sprouts: program prepares Pre-school and Kindergarten participants for future success by enriching curriculum through arts activities that keeps kids captivated and transforms learning into play.
ArtWorks: arts education and workforce development apprenticeships (10th-12th grade students).
Inspiration Through Music: programs (3rd-12th grade students living in Cleveland or attending a school within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District) offering beginner-to-intermediate instrument instruction and free instruments upon successful completion of the program.
Professional Development: for educators looking to integrate art into their teaching practices and artists preparing to positively impact students as teachers.
CAL’s mission is to champion creative learning, drive educational innovation, and transform lives through collaborative efforts involving teaching artists, students, educators, and communities.