This month, arts and culture experts from around the country will evaluate the applications of 100 nonprofit organizations in Cuyahoga County that completed the application for funding through CAC's 2024 grants. Learn more and watch live at

.@assemblycle was commissioned by CAC to research and make recommendations for the best uses for CAC’s dedicated individual artist dollars. Artists, please take the survey and register to attend one of the upcoming Listening Sessions. Details at

"We appreciate CAC’s true commitment to equity and willingness to work together to achieve more for and with our residents." -Joyce Pan Huang, Planning Director, City of Cleveland. Read more in our 2022-2023 Annual Report:

“Cuyahoga Arts & Culture funding allows Far West Center to provide creative art opportunities in an emotionally safe and supportive environment in our Art Helps and Heals Open Art Studio.” -Kelly Dylag, President & CEO. Read more:

FUSE LGBTQ+ Arts Cleveland seeks input from LGBTQIA+ identifying artists to find ways to better support, connect and highlight their work. Learn more and complete the survey:

Applications for Neighbor Up Action Grants are open through August 14! CAC co-funds arts & culture grants through Neighborhood Connections. Learn more:

“We are fortunate to have a trusted and transparent partner in CAC to help ensure that no matter where you live in Cuyahoga County, you can be part of arts events that are meaningful to you and your family.” -- County Council President Pernel Jones, Jr.

Congratulations to the artists who have been awarded @assemblycle's Creative Impact Fund! The Creative Impact Fund will help to develop areas of significant arts activity in Cleveland and East Cleveland. Learn more here:

"It is safe to say this funding was the head start the organization needed financially.” -LaChanee Hipps, Executive Director. Read more in our 2022-2023 Annual Report:

Karamu House is now accepting applications for 2023 Room in the House Fellows. Karamu will offer 16 artist fellowship awards – 8 visual arts; 8 performing arts. The application period ends August 18. Learn more and apply here:

“In 2022 Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s support made possible guest speakers, poets, DJs, and others to help ensure Pride in the CLE's Speak Out Stage conveyed a message of resilience and hope.” -Phyllis Harris, Executive Director. Read more:

“We are grateful for this critical support which helped the Museum continue its recovery from the pandemic as we re-engaged fans and engaged new audiences through the Museum's programming.” -Greg Harris, CEO. Read more in our 2022-2023 Annual Report:

Cleveland has a storied history of embracing the spirit of diversity and inclusion for all. CAC honors that commitment with a host of grants designed to help strengthen the city’s dedication to diversity and launching new initiatives. Read more:

When we look back on the past year, what will we see?.Last year, we distributed more than $13 million with a focus on equity, transparency, and reliable support for local nonprofits. because they are at the center of a healthy, vibrant community.

As the growing season gets underway in Northeast Ohio, area arts and culture organizations are developing new ways to foster a love for growing their own food right in their own back yards. Read more from @FreshWaterCLE at:

CAC is seeking qualified arts and culture professionals from outside the Northeast Ohio region to serve as panelists for the 2024 grant application review. Visit the link below to learn more and complete the self-nomination form by June 9.

Applications are now open for 2024 funding! Complete the required Eligibility Check by June 1. Learn more at

Tomorrow is Arts and Culture Network Night! Join us along with Neighborhood Connections and Assembly to connect with artists, arts organizations, art educators, arts institutions and other creative people. Register here:

Congratulations to CAC Board President Nancy Mendez on being part of Crain's 2023 Notables in Education Leadership. Read more about Nancy's work here:

We are proud to share that Cleveland has been ranked among the top 20 Arts-Vibrant Large Communities in the 2022 @SMUDataArts Arts Vibrancy Index, scoring in the top 1% of communities on measurements of Arts Dollars! Read more here: