Program Offerings

Our programs are uniquely customized to reflect both the artist's skillset and input of the partner. We work with you and your team to design a program that best serves your interests, needs and goals. In addition, we host a number of community programs throughout the year for individual participation, as well as professional development opportunities for traditional teachers and teaching artists.

In-School Programs

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    Artist In Residence

    CAL staff and Teaching Artists work closely with school administration and Classroom Teachers to customize programming to meet the needs of scholars and connect state curriculum standards and social emotional development to hands-on experiences for students in PreK-12.

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    Residency

    A sequential series of at least 3 visits by a Teaching Artist to one classroom designed to engage students in dynamic and creative approaches to learning.

    Residencies can range from 3 sessions to a full school year.

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    Workshops

    Creative and engaging one-time program for arts integrated hands-on experiences.

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    Performances

    High-energy, interactive performances for a small or large groups of scholars. Performances can stand alone or be paired with other programs. They pair especially well with workshops.

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Bring CAL’s Unique Programming To Your Organization

Community Programs

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    Inspiration Through Music

    A free music program that allows 3rd - 12th grade Cleveland residents & CMSD students to receive beginner to intermediate instrument instruction.

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    Artworks Program

    Learn more about our Arts Education and Workforce Development program for high school students in 10th, 11th, & 12th grade.

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Out of School Time Programs

Out of School Time programming provides extended learning opportunities for participants and their families on weekdays, weekends, evenings, and throughout the summer.

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Venues can include the following:

  • Schools

  • Recreation Centers

  • Houses of Worship

  • Libraries

  • CAL Inspiration Center & Studio 105

CAL offers two safe and enriching spaces for the community to engage in creative art making, critical thinking, and whole-child development.

To Rent CAL Space

Organizations that are unable to host a CAL program at their location can rent space at the Inspiration Center or Studio 105 for programs with CAL Teaching Artists.

Space rental is subject to availability.

professional development with CAL

Professional Development for artists and educators fosters a creative mindset approach to learning.

CAL staff and Teaching Artists can connect to classroom and behavior management, arts integration, evaluation and assessment, or customize a session to meet the needs of your organization or school.

Digital credentialing for Teaching Artists through our 5 modular series is available in lesson planning and implementation, special education, behavior management, and out of school time programming.

For Educators

Programming opportunities for traditional educators looking to integrate art into their teaching practices.

For Artists

Our Teaching Artist Development Program is designed to help prepare artists to serve as teachers and leave a positive impact on the students they work with.