The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning Celebrates the Power of Arts Education and Honors Councilman Kevin Conwell

Cleveland arts-education nonprofit is throwing a fundraiser at City Hall recognizing Councilman Kevin Conwell as a local arts champion while raising funds to support outstanding arts-integrated programming for K-12 youth in Northeast Ohio.   

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (CAL) will honor Councilman Kevin Conwell at its fundraiser, Illuminate, at City Hall. The evening will include entertainment from local artists, a silent auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Attendees will also be able to view the "Inspiration Gallery", which highlights the creative works of students and local artists drawing connections to CAL's mission and celebrating the importance of arts education in the region. 

"Arts education made such an incredible difference in my life. Having opportunities as a youth to sing, dance, and act paved the way for my career as an artist, but it also gave me the creative tools to be a leader and give back to the community," says CEO and President Sheffia Randall-Nickerson. "It's what is so inspiring about Councilman Conwell. He's also an artist and understands the impact that the arts can have on the kids here." 

"The arts help build self-discipline in children and teaches the principles of character and transferable life skills like being a good parent and being a good citizen. Children are gaining confidence and self-esteem and learning organizational skills to help them be successful," says Councilman Kevin Conwell, the event's honoree. 

"I know being an artist myself, music helped save my life. While going through my fight with cancer, I practiced every day, and it kept my mind off going through that trouble. The arts helped me have resilience and kept my spirit up."