The mission of Assembly for the Arts is to convene, coordinate, and collaborate with everyone who lives and works in Greater Cleveland to strengthen and support those in the region who create, present, experience and appreciate all forms of arts and culture.
Hands down, the Cleveland arts scene will be the place to be this summer. Artists, nonprofit organizations and creative businesses have come together under the auspices of the newly created Assembly for the Arts to unify and celebrate the region’s cultural tapestry.
Enjoy world-renown arts institutions, major events, festivals, performances and cultural experiences, many of them led by local artists. Don’t miss the FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art, a free, multi-site contemporary art exhibition. Check out the Collective Arts Network (CAN) Triennial’s “You Are Here,” a multi-venue exhibition, featuring an intergenerational, diverse team of curators.
Party with 10K Movement at Lords of the Land II: Hip Hop and Street dance festival. Surround yourself with art at the Pivot Center for Art, Dance & Expression. Dance to African rhythms at Djapo Cultural Arts Institute. Move to Latin beats at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center. Experience a New Orleans-style Second Line and Sneaker Ball, staged by Karamu House in Cleveland’s historic Lake View Cemetery. Rock the night away at live-music hot spots such as The Happy Dog or the Beachland Ballroom.
Whatever you decide to do this summer, support local artists and creative communities by experiencing Cleveland’s vibrant arts scene. Find even more arts happenings at Cleveland Arts Events page, powered by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. You’re in for the time of your life. Hands down.
