Fact Sheet – Arts Interventions at the 2016 Republican National Convention

In July 2016, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC) Arts Interventions will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our local arts and culture in unique and unexpected venues that will be frequented by residents, visitors, delegates and their families during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

When: July 15-22, 2016

What: Pop-up performances that highlight the exciting cultural fabric that exists throughout Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

Where: Public outdoor spaces in the heart of downtown Cleveland and at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Who: Cuyahoga Arts & Culture cultural partners (grantees) may apply to perform.

In partnership with Downtown Cleveland Alliance and the nonpartisan Cleveland 2016 Host Committee, CAC will provide modest stipends for 1-hour, public performances at various downtown Cleveland locations and at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Downtown Cleveland – July 17-21 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM*

Locations:
200 Public Square Plaza (East Roadway & Euclid Avenue)
Key Tower Plaza (West Mall Drive & Rockwell Avenue)
Global Center for Health Innovation (West Mall Drive & St. Clair Ave NE)
East Fourth Street (East 4th Street & Euclid Avenue)
PNC Bank Plaza (East 9th Street & Euclid Avenue)
The Drury Plaza (East 6th Street between Rockwell Ave & St. Clair Ave NE)

*On Sunday, July 17, events will only take place at North Coast Harbor from 5 to 7 PM.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport – July 15-17 & 22 from 8 am – 8 pm

Locations:
All locations are within Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, 5300 Riverside Drive, Cleveland, OH 44135 Baggage Claim and Terminal B

How to Participate
Current cultural partners (recipients of CAC funding in 2016) may complete a simple online form by June 20, 2016 if they are interested in participating. Slots will be filled on a rolling basis and selected organizations will be notified by July 1, 2016.

Questions? Contact Lauren Fraley

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 15

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, 9-11 AM, 2-5 PM and 6-8 PM

Performances by CAC Cultural Partners, including Berea Arts Fest, Write Cleveland, Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association, Cleveland Opera Theatre, Dancing Wheels Company & School, Inlet Dance Theater, Kamm’s Corners Community Development Corporation, Kulture Kids, Local 4 Music, Theater Ninjas, Roots of American Music, Schuhplattler und Trachtenverein Bavaria and The Singing Angels. All performances are subject to change.

Note: Performances at Cleveland Hopkins continue July 16, 17 and 22 from 9-11 AM, 2-5 PM and 6-8 PM


Locations:     Performances will take place at both the Baggage Claim, Carousel 5 and inside the Main Terminal, Concourse B.

Sunday, July 17

North Coast Harbor, 5 to 7 PM
As part of the Cleveland 2016 Host Committee’s Rock the Night in Cleveland Welcome Party, performances by CAC Cultural Partners, which could include The Cleveland Museum of Art (Robin VanLear), Inlet Dance Theater, Local 4 Music, The Music Settlement and Roots of American Music. Additional performances by local music groups and street performers. All performances are subject to change.

Monday, July 18 – Thursday, July 21
Downtown Cleveland, 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Performances by CAC Cultural Partners, including The Cleveland Museum of Art (Robin VanLear), Inlet Dance Theater, Local 4 Music, The Music Settlement and Roots of American Music. Additional performances by local music groups and street performers. All performances are subject to change.

Locations:    200 Public Square Plaza (East Roadway & Euclid Avenue)
Key Tower Plaza (West Mall Drive & Rockwell Avenue)
Global Center for Health Innovation (West Mall Drive & St. Clair Ave NE)
East Fourth Street (East 4th Street & Euclid Avenue)
PNC Bank Plaza (East 9th Street & Euclid Avenue)
The Drury Plaza (East 6th Street between Rockwell Ave & St. Clair Ave NE)

Friday, July 22

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, 9-11 AM, 2-5 PM and 6-8 PM

Performances by CAC Cultural Partners, including Berea Arts Fest, Brite Cleveland, Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association, Cleveland Opera Theatre, Dancing Wheels Company & School, Inlet Dance Theater, Kamm’s Corners Community Development Corporation, Kulture Kids, Local 4 Music, Theater Ninjas, Roots of American Music, Schuhplattler und Trachtenverein Bavaria and The Singing Angels. All performances are subject to change.

Locations:     Performances will take place at both the Baggage Claim, Carousel 5 and inside the Main Terminal, Concourse B.

About Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s mission is to inspire and strengthen the community by investing in arts and culture.  Cuyahoga County residents created Cuyahoga Arts & Culture in 2006 when they approved a tax on cigarettes to support arts and culture in our community.  In 2015, the community affirmed its commitment to arts and culture by extending the tax through 2027. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture has invested more than $140 million in more than 300 organizations to deliver on the promise made to support thousands of enriching arts and culture experiences in every corner of the county.  For more information, visit cacgrants.org.

Media Contact: Jacob Sinatra