Center for Arts-Inspired Learning

☀️ Looking for engaging summer programming for the youth you serve?

Bring CAL's professional Teaching Artists to your school, camp, library, rec center, or community space. Our hands-on arts experiences keep youth creative, engaged, and learning all summer long.

🗓️ Now booking for Summer 2026.

🔗 View our programs: https://www.arts-inspiredlearning.org/our-programs
🔗 Program pricing: https://arts-inspiredlearning.org/program-pricing
📧Email [email protected] to learn more & schedule.

A heartfelt thank you to the Cleveland Chamber Choir for selecting us as their pay-what-you-wish nonprofit partner for their May 8 and May 9 performances of La Fleur de la Renaissance.

We are deeply grateful to every attendee whose generosity helped raise over $600 to nurture creative learning experiences for youth across Northeast Ohio. These concerts were truly unforgettable, filled with breathtaking music, remarkable singers, and a powerful shared commitment to the arts. 💙

What a wonderful afternoon of music and community at Cleveland Public Library MLK Branch for our Inspiration Through Music Spring Showcase. 🎶

Our participants in grades 3–12 took the stage to share their growth and hard work over the course of the 2025–2026 program year through performances on percussion, guitar, violin, keyboard, and an ensemble piece. We are so proud of each young musician for sharing their talents with confidence and joy.

💙A heartfelt thank you to all of the families and community members who came out to support our youth. Your encouragement means so much.

💙We are also grateful to Councilman Kevin Conwell and Sherry Ulery for joining us on behalf of the City of Cleveland - City Hall and to Councilman Conwell and his band, The Footprints, for closing out the showcase with a special performance.

💙Finally, thank you to our teaching artists: Ms. Jamie Berland, Mr. Ethan Sheils, Mr. Isaiah Payne, Mr. Malik Burks, and Ms. Alyssa Boyd and our Music Liaison, Teacher Q, for their dedication and mentorship throughout the 2025–2026 program year.

💙And thank you to our funders and supporters for making this work possible (see last photo of post).

👉Swipe through for highlights from a truly special day.

⏳ APPLICATIONS CLOSE @11:59 PM! ⏳

Last chance for Northeast Ohio youth in grades 10-12 to apply for ArtWorks Summer 2026!

🔗 Apply now: https://arts-inspiredlearning.org/summer-artworks

Get paid to create. Build your portfolio. Work with professional artists. Build your workforce development skills. Collaborate with other creative youth.

🚨Share this opportunity with your network!🚨

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, May 30, for an afternoon of music, celebration, and community at our Inspiration Through Music Spring 2026 Showcase! 🎶

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Cleveland Public Library – Martin Luther King Jr. Branch

Come support our talented youth musicians and enjoy a special guest performance by Councilman Kevin Conwell and his band, The Footprints! 🤩

🚗Explore parking options here: https://ow.ly/RalR50YSzqh

⏳ APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON! ⏳

Calling all Northeast Ohio youth in grades 10-12 to apply for ArtWorks Summer 2026 today! Applications close Monday, June 1 at 11:59 PM.

🔗 Apply now: https://arts-inspiredlearning.org/summer-artworks

Get paid to create. Build your portfolio. Work with professional artists. Build your workforce development skills. Collaborate with other creative youth.🤩

Have a talent you’d love to show? You can do it at Glenville’s Got Talent Show 2026🎤

Youth and adults are invited to be part of a community talent show celebrating creativity, culture, and local pride. Whether you sing, dance, do comedy, magic or more, this is your moment to shine.

Hosted by the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation and St Clair Superior Development Corporation.

📅 Event Date: July 12, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Cleveland Cultural Gardens, 1051 MLK Drive, Cleveland, OH 44108

Important details:
👉Open to youth and adults to show their talent
👉Must have a connection to the Glenville area
👉Cash prizes: 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50

🚨Sign-up deadline: June 30

🔗 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1OmvJtATLwmyhUPltxEdrpc9t9v-G339D41e-3qBt9IOgUQ/viewform

Come share your talent and be part of a fun, community celebration!

🎶 Inspiration Through Music Spring 2026 Showcase 🎶

Join us for an afternoon of music and celebration as 3rd–12th grade youth share what they’ve learned on guitar, violin, percussion, and keyboard!

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Cleveland Public Library – Martin L. King Branch (10601 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106)
🚗 Parking: https://www.arts-inspiredlearning.org/upcoming-events/itm-showcase-spring-2026
🍪Light snacks and refreshments will be available
🆓Event is free & open to all ages

💙 Special Feature: Participants who have shown dedication and growth will receive their own instrument to continue their musical journey!

💙 Special Appearance: Ward 9 Cleveland City Council Member, Councilman Kevin Conwell, and his band, The Footprints, will perform. Councilman Conwell will also help hand out the gifted instruments to participants.

✨ Have a participant currently in the program? Consider signing them up to perform in the showcase! Email [email protected] for more information.

Come support the next generation of musicians! 🤩

🎶 Inspiration Through Music Spring 2026 Showcase 🎶

Join us for an afternoon of music and celebration as 3rd–12th grade youth share what they’ve learned on guitar, violin, percussion, and keyboard!

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Cleveland Public Library – Martin L. King Branch (10601 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106)
🚗 Parking: view here https://www.arts-inspiredlearning.org/upcoming-events/itm-showcase-spring-2026
🍪Light snacks and refreshments will be available
🆓Event is free & open to all ages

💙 Special Moment: Participants who have shown dedication and growth will receive their own instrument to continue their musical journey!

✨ Have a participant in the program? Consider signing them up to perform in the showcase! Email [email protected] for more information.

Come support the next generation of musicians! 🤩

🎶 FREE Summer Music Camp for CLE Youth – Waitlist Open! 🎶

Our Inspiration Through Music summer camp for Cleveland youth in rising grades 3-8 is full—but good news! Your child can join the waitlist for a chance to snag a spot if one opens up.

🗓 Dates: June 8–18, 2026
⏰ Times: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday
(Before care: 8:30–9:30 AM | After care: 3:30–4:30 PM)
📍 Location: Studio 105, 1470 East 105th St., Cleveland, OH

🎸Participants will explore instruments, learn new skills, make new friends, and get a chance to perform live at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Fam Jam on June 20th!

🍎 Lunch and snacks provided each day

⏳ Spots are full, but you can secure your child's spot on the waitlist now!

🔗 Join the waitlist: https://www.arts-inspiredlearning.org/inspiration-through-music

🤔Questions? Email [email protected]