#BehindTheGrant: Cleveland Havana Ballet

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...

An Introduction to the Creative Fusion 2015 Spring Class: Mihaela Kavdanska

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...

An Introduction to the Creative Fusion 2015 Spring Class: Beatriz Garcia-Huidobro

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...

An Introduction to the Creative Fusion Fall Class: Nicolás Grum

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...

January Grant Highlights

We’re kicking off the new year with $2.1 million in grants to organizations serving Lake, Geauga and Cuyahoga county residents! Learn about a few of the organizations and efforts we’re supporting this month:Employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities Our January support includes a $25,000 grant to the Two...

An Introduction to the Creative Fusion Fall Class: Nguyen Manh Hung

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...

Grappling Forward

I’m sure it’s the season, and maybe my eternal optimism in the face of the daunting challenges we face, but I have been looking for a few good maxims to inspire me into the coming year.  I got a great one from Rev. Otis Moss Jr., from his address to the Cleveland City Club last week.  In sharing his vision and hopes for the nation...

April Grant Highlights

We’re excited to share a few highlights from our recent grants to organizations serving residents of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. These April grants focus support on neighborhood revitalization and engagement, as well as arts and culture. Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement $200,000 to the City of Cleveland, in...