Upcoming events.
ArtWorks Live!
Join us at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland for an exciting event showcasing the creativity and talent of our 10th-12th grade apprentices. Experience live performances, explore a curated gallery, and shop unique creations, all crafted by our apprentices.
This event highlights our theme of equipping young artists with the skills to collaborate with organizations, bringing client-driven artistic projects to life while gaining real-world experience in a professional setting. Featured art forms include songwriting/recording arts, photography, mixed media, and upcycling.
Don’t miss the chance to support and celebrate the next generation of artists!
ArtWorks Live!
ArtWorks Live! is the culminating event of our ArtWorks program, showcasing the incredible creations of our 40 teen apprentices. This interactive experience not only highlights their artistic talents but also encourages an entrepreneurial mindset through a student market featuring a diverse range of student artwork and creations.
CAL-IDAY ARTS FEST
Showcasing the artistic diversity of youth across Northeast Ohio!
The CAL-iday Arts Fest is a vibrant one-day event celebrating our partnership with Cleveland Public Library through captivating drumming performances by youth in CPL’s Drumming Program, led by Teaching Artist Malik Burks. These dynamic performances, paired with spoken word poetry from Langston Hughes, Tupac Shakur, and Maya Angelou, highlight the creativity and talent of young artists from across Northeast Ohio.
In addition to these performances, the event features the ArtWorks Marketplace, where youth entrepreneurs will showcase and sell their handmade creations. Attendees can also engage in our Open Mic, offering a platform for community involvement and artistic expression.
The CAL-iday Arts Fest embodies the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning’s mission to inspire creativity, teach entrepreneurship, and foster collaboration and civic engagement. Stay tuned for more exciting activities!
There are on-street parking meters available on East 6th between St. Clair and Superior (including designated handicapped spaces) and nearby paid parking garages.
Artful Literacy Professional Development Workshop
This 2- hour professional development workshop merges the structure of the science of reading with the creative power of arts-integrated learning. This innovative approach aims to equip educators with effective strategies that enhance literacy skills through both performance and visual arts. By integrating these disciplines, we empower teachers to engage students deeply while fostering literacy proficiency in diverse and exciting ways.
This workshop is perfect for classroom teachers and teaching artists who teach K-8.
Artful Literacy Professional Development Workshop
This 2- hour professional development workshop merges the structure of the science of reading with the creative power of arts-integrated learning. This innovative approach aims to equip educators with effective strategies that enhance literacy skills through both performance and visual arts. By integrating these disciplines, we empower teachers to engage students deeply while fostering literacy proficiency in diverse and exciting ways.
This workshop is perfect for classroom teachers and teaching artists who teach K-8.