Once again we are privileged to welcome an amazing group of international artists into our community. Clustered from two geographical locations - South America and Eastern Europe - these six artists have already formed a strong bond with each other and with aspects of the Cleveland art scene. As you will see from their first few weeks...
December traditionally marks a season of giving — to our friends and families, and for many, to the charitable organizations and causes we hold dear. As the country continues to contend with the long-term societal and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for charitable giving feels particularly strong this...
In November 2018, we awarded a $149,800 grant to North Coast Community Homes Inc. supporting an international design accessibility challenge to stimulate innovative thinking around affordable and accessible living in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood. In this guest blog, legendary Cleveland architect Robert P. Madison explains the...
Cleveland Foundation to host sixth biennial African American Philanthropy Summit
Award-winning activist, author and tech executive Valeisha Butterfield Jones
to deliver keynote address
Release Date: 2.24.2020
CLEVELAND – The sixth biennial African American Philanthropy Summit and luncheon, presented by the African American...
Did you know? In most parts of Ohio, it's still legal to discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. The Ohio Fairness Act, House Bill 369, adds sexual orientation and gender identity or expression to the laws that make discrimination illegal in Ohio; the bill protects LGBTQ people from...
In 2018, Shaker Heights-based dance company Verb Ballets began a transnational collaboration with Havana, Cuba-based company ProDanza when both groups participated in our Creative Fusion: Cuba Edition international artist residency. Since then, Verb and ProDanza have continued their work together as The Cleveland Havana Ballet – most...
Our third annual Common Ground day of community conversation returns June 30, 2019. Common Ground gatherings are planned at homes, businesses and community locations across Northeast Ohio throughout the day on June 30; we hope you’ll make plans to attend one – or a few! In the weeks leading up to #CG2019, we’re highlighting these...
Each time one of our Creative Fusion residencies ends, we think we will never see as wonderful a group of artists again. Each time we are wrong. As you will see with the Fall 2015 residency, our international guests have jumped into their work with both feet, connecting with the community and beginning to explore their own creative...
The COVID-19 pandemic is drastically affecting individuals, families, businesses, public agencies and nonprofit organizations across our community. As the pandemic and its effects continue to evolve, the need for help is – and will continue to be – staggering. In this uncertain and unprecedented time, we are inspired by the response...
Community rallies to raise more than $5.37 million to date for Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund
New contributions total more than $1.42 million since fund launch just five days prior
Release Date: 3.23.2020
CLEVELAND – Contributions to the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund now total more than $5.37 million...