Assembly for the Arts

Introducing the Boost Fund, a new grant program from Assembly for the Arts! The Boost Fund provides a “boost” of $1,500 of funding to help Cuyahoga County artists offset the costs of events, projects, and artist-specific needs. Open to all arts disciplines, this program levels the playing field by using a random selection process, offered in 3 cycles. In 2025, Boost will award between 40-50 artists each cycle. Cycle 1 applications are currently open through April 7. Attend a virtual info session TOMORROW (Thursday, March 13) at 6 p.m. LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY https://buff.ly/5fnyfLr Note: this information session will be recorded and added to the Boost Fund website.

Use your art as a force for social change through Cleveland VOTES' More Than My Art Creative Activism Workshop. Applications open March 10—only 25 spots available! Don't miss your chance to turn passion into impact. Apply by March 23 at buff.ly/gaaYEd7

Here are some important legal updates regarding challenges to the constitutionality of two of President Trump’s executive orders related to Gender Ideology #14168 and DEI discrimination #14173 that have a direct impact on the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant guidelines on Assurance of Compliance.

?? @feverdream.gallery has an open call for Cleveland artists now through March 23rd. The feverdream Residency provides space, time, and funds to support the imagination and creativity of emerging artists. Located n Tremont, this program offers 3 different 3-month periods (May 15 - August 15, September 1 - November 30, Feb 1 - April 30) to create a self-directed body of work in addition to an upscaled 40-foot mural on the outside of The Shoreway in Battery Park. The resident will receive a $4500 stipend and a $600 supply stipend. This program can currently support artists who work in drawing and painting (no oils and solvents). More info here: https://buff.ly/8keRmkn

?? Mark your calendars! B Side Lounge will host musician Skuff Micksun with Assembly. Sunday, April 13 5-8 P.M. FREE - RSVP for entry https://buff.ly/4gW3MVL ALL AGES Skuff Micksun is a versatile musician who blends elements of hip-hop and folk punk into his deeply confessional and poetic songs that are so easy to sing along to. Assembly will provide information about artist funding and resources including upcoming grant opportunities. Performances in this series are FREE to the public and encourage community outreach and fundraising for the partner non-profits. This weekly series is made possible by a generous grant from the Live Music Society.

?? Artist opportunity! Destination Cleveland seeks roaming entertainment for its Annual Meeting and launch of the Public Square lighting project on Tuesday, April 16. Submissions are due Friday, February 28. Performers should have an artistic element/prop that can be incorporated into their performance, preferably music or light to go with the theme of the event. Musician performer(s) should embody a rock and roll/R&B essence. Acts should be artistic, colorful, and have an essence of sophisticated grit. For more information, contact [email protected].

We’re excited to be part of the next Creative Meetup CLE Monday, March 3rd! Shout out @maslarae! Featuring experts that work with artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and brands daily -- including our very own Meg Matko, Director of Community Relationships (@megmatko) Workshops: ??Networking presented by @thepullupexp yours truly @notyouravgagent @curvy_confident1 and @nikjhud ??Branding 101 presented by @powerbrandexpo @sheritaofficial & @kyrajwells ??Funding 101 presented by @assemblycle Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, connect and engage. #creativemeetups #cleveland #art #culture #community #networking #meetandconnect #together #funding #resources #support #share #connect #inspire #ignite #morelight #pullup #grants #futureland #workshops

Americans for the Arts is hosting an exclusive discussion with Mary Anne Carter, former NEA Chair, to share insights on new grant guidelines and federal arts policies under the current administration. This is a great chance to hear directly from a top-level arts policy expert. https://buff.ly/4hI6JKz

The next Arts and Culture Network Night with @neighborupcle is Thursday, February 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the brand new MidTown Collaboration Center. Join us for a night of mingling, connecting, and celebrating all things arts and culture at our Arts and Culture Network Night!

@artsmidwest is now accepting applications for "Walking Together," a new national program that offers grants of $15,000–$50,000 to support folklife and traditional arts rooted in communities of color. Self-Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 11:59pm E