A New (Out)Look 2018-2019 Annual Report

Inter|Urban installation by Ellen Rutt. Photo by Bob Perkoski, courtesy of LAND studio. A New (Out)Look

In 2018, after over twenty years of serving the arts and culture community, we rebranded

as Arts . We achieved over twenty years of successes (and lessons from

failures) as the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture. Among them new local

resources for arts and culture, stronger arts advocates, and better information about

the impact and importance of arts and culture on the region. There are many ways

we’ve been able to achieve this with the community. Among the most important,

we’ve built stronger and wider connections with arts and culture that have fostered

true collaboration.

Changing the name and style of Arts Cleveland is primarily to help us get to the point

about who we are, what we do, and how you can use us more effectively. We are still

the knowledgeable, passionate group of arts advocates you’ve come to know over

the years. We maintain our core belief in the power of arts and culture to change lives

and communities simply by doing what it does best: create, inspire, distract, or in the

words of Cézar Cruz, “to comfort the disturbed, and to disturb the comfortable.”

With a fresh look and new language, we wrapped up some of the big projects

we started some months back and offered a taste of some new ideas.

Judge Emanuella Groves and Woodmere Council President Jennifer Earley pose for a photo at the Inter|Urban installation by Ellen Rutt. Photo by Bob Perkoski, courtesy of LAND studio. 2019 Public Officials Recognition Breakfast at The Cleveland of Art as guests arrive. 2 Advocacy

At Its Very Best In this thirteen-minute video, interviews with youth, educators, healthcare providers and public safety experts begin to illustrate the impact of violence in Cleveland. For those affected by trauma including the trauma of poverty, the arts can create new pathways— a way out. Arts Cleveland commissioned local artist, Donald Black Jr. to create the thirteen-minute video. https://mycreativecompass.org/Research/Health-and-Safety/At-Its-Very-Best

World Premiere Public Screening November 2018 at 78th Street Studios’ Third Friday January 2019 32 111 Attended Attended

From D.C. to Cleveland Webinar On March 15, 2019, Governor Mike DeWine released his first Ohio Budget Proposal. The next day, Arts Cleveland CEO Megan Van Voorhis and Ohio Citizens for the Arts Executive Director Bill Behrendt brought insight into key items on the budget including the allocation for the Ohio Arts Council. Plus, Van Voorhis shared key takeaways from the National Arts Action Summit 48 in Washington D.C. She discussed the degrees to which delegates were Participants committed to arts and culture, along with notes on her conversations March 2019 with members of Congress. https://vimeo.com/327107887

Public Funding Training More than 10 years out from the passage of a local tax to support arts and culture, questions loom about declining revenues. Where we go now is largely influenced by how we got here. The 66Webinar participants sector’s collective work to achieve local public funding for arts and culture was no small task. As the organization that facilitated much of the groundwork that led to the tax, Arts Cleveland shared the full scope of work that led up to a campaign, relevant insights, facts and lessons 14 16 attended attended learned from the effort. This provides important context Public Funding Public Funding and ensures we stay grounded in shared information for Arts & Culture for Arts & Culture May 2019 at June 2019 at as we get our footing for the work ahead. Beck Center for Karamu the Arts 3 Field Support

Customer Service for People with Disabilities Arts Cleveland led a November 2018 panel discussion filled with insights, resources and experiences to help equip staff and volunteers with the tools they need to welcome visitors 21 with disabilities. Attendees heard from artist, John G.; advocacy & attended disability rights coordinator of Services for Independent Living (SIL), Laura Gold; consumer empowerment specialist of SIL, Lisa Marn; Leadership Academy graduate, SIL, Megan Drops; American Sign Language instructor, Keri November; and publisher and managing editor, High Art Fridays, Ron Shelton.

Accessible Marketing Arts Cleveland partnered with Erin Hoppe, formerly of VSA Ohio, to discuss best practices for accessible November 2018 marketing. Participants took away short- and long-term solutions to help people of all abilities access content and set expectations. Hoppe covered everything from website accessibility to creating 24 attended a welcoming environment for all people to which organizations can support spreading the word about accessible events.

Play It Forward Cleveland! Arts Cleveland was a coordinating Cultural Planning Made Simple: Lessons from the partner with The City of Cleveland, webinar , The Cleveland Cleveland Playbook Arts Orchestra, Center for Arts-Inspired Cleveland staff discussed Learning and Cleveland Metropolitan our new resource to the field School District. The first musical for members of Americans instrument donation drive brought for the Arts through ArtsU. in over 300 instruments. The The discussion covered January 2019 effort had already raised $1660 for parts of chapters 1-3 of instrument repairs by June 30, 2019. Elevating the Influence of

4 Arts and Culture (see page 7). Direct Service

We were proud to serve the following groups and individuals by providing research analysis, education, counsel, project coordination, and facilitation.

ACTING OUT Cleveland Gwendolyn Garth Art House, Inc. ideastream ArtPlace and University of Florida Center Improbable Players for Arts in Medicine Inlet Dance Theatre Arts and Culture Action Committee Jae Andres ArtsNow Jason Weiner Arts Radio Network Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center Baldwin Wallace University Justo Karell Bascom Little Fund Kent State University: MOOS Program Beck Center for the Arts Lisa Kurzner Blair Whidden Little Lumpy’s Center for Educational Initiatives Brinden Make Music Cleveland Brite Winter Mary Helen Petrus Center for Arts-Inspired Learning Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition City of Cleveland Division of Recreation MetroHealth Arts In Medicine Cleveland Arts Education Consortium Mike Levy Cleveland Arts Prize MOCA Cleveland Cleveland City Council National Organization for Arts in Health Neighborhood Leadership Institute Cleveland Council on World Affairs News 5: A Better Land Cleveland Drafts NoteWorthy Federal Credit Union Oberlin Center for the Arts Cleveland Institute of Music Ohio Citizens for the Arts Cleveland Leadership Center OhioDance Cleveland Metropolitan School District Services for Independent Living Sixth City Sounds Cleveland Neighborhood Progress SPACES The Councilman Kevin Conwell The Foundry Project Crain’s Cleveland Business Twelve Literary Arts Creative Startups , Inc. DANCECleveland Veronica Thornton Dancing Wheels Company & School VIBE Collective Eleanor Gerson High School Voice of America Elizabeth Cooke Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Eugene Sopher VSA Ohio Georgiana Lascu Whitney Goller Graffiti Heart Zygote Press GroundWorks DanceTheatre

5 Connections

5th Annual Public Officials Recognition Breakfast Creative Compass This website is a Public officials from across the region celebrate the tool for artists to share information, power of arts and culture in the community once a find artist opportunities and build year. Arts Cleveland hosted the 5th annual Public connections with each other and Officials Recognition Breakfast. Lively discussions, pride with the broader community. in our region’s cultural assets and warm recognition of arts and culture partnerships characterize this 283k unique moment. Arts and culture leaders at every pageviews level were in attendance to connect and build relationships with government officials. 200k 806 unique pageviews submissions Top 189 Attended Content Employment Cleveland art jobs 30.5k Auditions 26.0k Calls for Artists 13.8k space Cleveland Artist Spaces 13.1K hone your craft Artist Colonies / Residencies 12.6k Emails Creative Compass is a Arts and Culture Caucus: a new way for public destination; a one-stop- officials to connect Coordinated by Arts Cleveland, shop of information for creative professionals. However, information the Arts and Culture Caucus is a multi-jurisdictional isn’t static. So every two weeks, we send group of elected and appointed officials in Northeast opportunities directly to inboxes throughout Ohio who share an interest in supporting and creating the region to the people who want them. As new opportunities consistently pop-up, new arts and cultural policy. The Arts and Culture Caucus artists are looking for information. Here are will serve as a vehicle to connect with like-minded some the most clicked links by category: Calls for Artists public officials, examine existing policies, access 159 | 5.2 clicks per link sample models of legislation and work to craft and grants advance policies that further support and embed 12 | 4.7 clicks per link arts and culture into the fabric of our region. jobs 197 | 3.8 clicks per link 6 Information

JANUARY

SUN MON TUES2019 WED THU FRI SAT 2019 Calendar 12 months, 12 messages; each month of this 1 2 3 4 5

NEW YEAR’S DAY KWANZAA 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 The theater sector generates desk calendar exhibits a different bit of information about the far-reaching impacts for the entire local economy. ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS DAY According to Staging Cleveland’s economic 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 impact analysis, the theater sector accounted for 5,065 jobs; generated $235 million ORTHODOX impact and state of arts and culture. The data or message is CHRISTMAS DAY in labor income; $903 million in output; and $68 million in 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 tax revenue in 2015.

For more information on the MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY economic impact numbers and full study, download CPAC’s combined with a photo exemplifying arts and culture’s 27 28 29 30 31 Staging Cleveland report: cultureforward.org/StagingCleveland

contributions to the Cleveland area. 300 calendars were distributed throughout the region to public officials and decision makers both within and outside of arts and culture.

/ / / Elevating the Influence of Arts and Culture “Those Elevating the Influence who don’t understand history are doomed to repeat it.” of Arts and

Part II : connectICulture:ng sectors, strengthenI ng communI ty

Three CreaA TClevelive inTAersendCT PlionsAybook Three DifferenT approaChes This is the story of how the Cuyahoga County arts and / / / CommuniTy DevelopmenT culture sector went from fiscal emergency to securing one 1. Convening: From Rust Belt to Artist Belt brought community developers together to explore how artists can be vital partners.

2. research: A white paper articulated the theory behind why this intersection is important. 3. Convening: CPAC held a second From Rust Belt to Artist Belt convening to discuss practical aspects of implementing creative placemaking. CPAC licensed the conference material to Detroit, Mich. and St. Louis, Mo.

4. Demonstration: Artists in Residence offered two years of investment in artist/community partnerships in Cleveland’s Waterloo district. of the highest levels of public funding for arts and culture

pros Cons • Early buy-in from attendees at the initial • Early conversations lacked hard-copy research conference. and evidence of creative placemaking ben- • Variety in programming and research efits. maintained interest over time. • As creative placemaking was just emerging, we • Conference spurred national interest. had to evolve programming. in the country to becoming recognized as a national • The demonstration model took a significant • Local demonstration model tested theory publiC safeTy and measured impact of a small, focused amount of human capital, financial resources / / / investment. and time

healTh anD human serviCes / / / 1. build relationships: CPAC had conversations with stakeholders about the intersection of arts and safety. Those leader in creative placemaking. Described as a Cleveland conversations suggested that the community could benefit from hearing what was happening locally and nationally.

2. Convening: A speaker series drew upon professionals from national and local sources to speak on a broad range of topics related to arts and safety. Events were held on a Thursday afternoon every other month. implementing creative placemaking. CPAC licensed the conference material to Detroit, Mich. and St. Louis, Mo.

1. research: CPAC completed a white paper on the intersection of arts, culture, health and human services at the 3. Documentary short: Using footage from the series and additional interviews, a 10-12 minute documentary in start. It included an extensive literature search, national outreach, local site visits and interview processes. collaboration with a local filmmaker showcased how arts and culture influences public safety in Cleveland.

2. Convening: CPAC held a second From Rust Belt to Artist Belt convening to discuss practical aspects of pros Cons implementing creative placemaking. CPAC licensed the conference material to Detroit, Mich. and St. Louis, Mo. Playbook, the publication examines the role and lessons Community Partnership for Arts and Culture • Time from conceptualizing the speaker series to • No research was developed to make the case 1900 Superior Avenue, Suite 130 3. maintain relationships: CPAC maintains relationships and provides counsel to arts and health initiatives using implementing it was quicker than CPAC’s past or ground the topic with data. Cleveland, OH 44114 the findings. conference development. • More limited event time limited the depth in 216.575.0331 pros Cons • Events attracted people who were previously which topics could be explored. www.cultureforward.org • Building a definition of arts and health created • Research took over a year to complete. unconnected to CPAC. • A documentary was a new discipline for the www.mycreativecompass.org a shared understanding and brought disparate • Keeping local interest from initial site visit to • Time commitment for attendees was much less organization and required us to focus on only groups under one banner. release of research was difficult as it was being than the conferences. one aspect of arts and safety, youth empower- • Site visits built connections and buy-in. written. ment around catalysts, advocates, advisers, policy strategy, data • Extended format allowed CPAC to adapt and • White paper was an invaluable tool for promot- • The conference was developed after the white respond to local feedback and current events. • Filming and production took longer than ing the conference and making the case. paper rather than in conjunction with its • The documentary illustrates and grounds the originally anticipated release. • Conference planning was better informed concept in reality. 110 111 and convening arts and culture.

Inside the Data Brief: Margins: Dance in Cleveland Inside A Cleveland At least 396 jobs the Margins Literature are attributed to the Industry Study economic impact of

a cleveland literature industry study This study found dance in Cleveland in that in 2016, addition to: $28.4 Million the literature total output. Arts industry includes Cleveland released this Research. Strategy. Connections. Advocacy. 4,588 direct-effect data brief in June 2019, employees and $261.8 million in labor income. coinciding with DANCE|USA’s annual conference, The total economic impact, including its direct-, which Cleveland hosted, and for which Arts indirect- (supply chain) and induced-effect Cleveland served as fiscal sponsor in partnership (jobs created by spending) was 8678 jobs and with a committee of dance companies throughout $1.6 billion in output. the region who brought in the conference.

Case studies examine how these numbers play out in the industry, including the unique challenges faced by writers of color. 7 Web Engagement

ArtsCleveland.org/CultureForward.org Email 75.9k 33.3k 5.25k pageviews unique pageviews subscribers

Social Media Sharing news about arts and culture including leadership changes, funding and networking opportunities, national grants and awards. followers plays in 2,880 3,606 500 59 392 3,184 Financials Financial Position total assets $1,459,919 $1,399,946 $59,973 net assets total liabilities

Activities Support & Revenue $422,032 $372,118 $32,548 $13,137 $4,229

Grants Contributions Fees and Other Investment

Expenses $760,936 $537,209 $149,998 $73,729

Program Services Management & General Fundraising

Arts Cleveland Arts Cleveland is a data-driven nonprofit dedicated to advancing arts and culture in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County as its advocate, ambassador and ally. Arts Cleveland offers insights and solutions that support creative vitality. Over the course of its 21-year history, the organization’s work has yielded new and innovative policies in support of arts and culture and driven change in the way the community interfaces with arts and culture.

Learn more about where the organization is headed next at ArtsCleveland.org

Arts Cleveland | 1900 Superior Ave, Suite 130 Cleveland OH 44114 216 575 0331

8 Community Support

Thank You to the following individuals who donated their time, expertise and financial contributions to support Arts Cleveland’s efforts to advance the arts and culture community in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.

Aaron Muttillo, Positive Education Program Judy Ryder, Cleveland Arts Education Consortium Adam Sheldon, Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School Julie Washington Alenka Banco, Cleveland Arts Prize Kamla Lewis, City of Shaker Heights Ali Black, West Side Community House Karin Stone Alison Garrigan, Tailspinner Children’s Theater Kevin Alin, The Fund for Our Economic Future Americans for the Arts Kit Jensen Amy Morgenstern Lauren Steiner Aseelah Shareef, Leah Lewis Augusto Bordelois Lee Lazar, Rainey Institute Barbara Bachtell, Broadway School of Music and the Arts Linas Vysnionis, Cleveland Museum of Art Barbara S. Robinson Linda Bluso Beth Glas, Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio Lisa Kunkle Betsy Stueber Liz Maugans Bill Nottingham, Nottingham Spirk MAGNET Bob Peck Marcia Custer Brad Whitehead, The Fund for Our Economic Future Marcie Bergman Brian Friedman, Plan F Solutions Marilea Campomizzi Carol A. Thompson Martin Kohn Carol Drummond Megan Kim, Council of Smaller Enterprises Caroline Rado, Burges and Burges Megan Reich, Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland Chann Fowler-Spellman Megan Young, SPACES Christina Wilson Michael Gill, CAN Journal Christopher Warren Michelle Kabaira Councilman Blaine Griffin Nancy Levy Councilman Matt Zone Ned Hill Craig Schultz, GBX Group Nicole Mullet, ArtsNow Dan Cuffaro Odell Coleman, ColemanWick Daniel Gray-Kontar, Twelve Literary Arts Paul Siemborski Darren Hamm, Oberlin Center for the Arts Peter Lawson Jones Dave Bergholz Peter Raskind Debra Lee Meese, Orange Art Center Peter Truog, The Fund for Our Economic Future Deena Epstein Rebeca Glanton Dennis Lafferty Renata Brown, Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland Dennis Lehman Representative Kent Smith Donald Black Jr. Richard Bogomolny Earl Leiken Roger Carney Ericia Bramwell Roland Anglin, Cleveland State University Erik Mann, Cleveland Classical Guitar Society Ron Dufresne Faye Hargate, Sam Gerace Gary Hanson and Barbara Klante Sarah Gyorki, SKG Consulting Georgiana Lascu Senator Matt Dolan Gwendolyn Garth, Kings & Queens of Art Shelli Reeves, Cleveland Museum of Art Habeebah Rasheed Grimes, Positive Education Program Susan Tiedman Helen Forbes Fields, Cleveland Museum of Art Tami Brown, Aquarium Jamal Collins, Creative Kids Theo Edmonds Janice Culver Thomas and Cindy Einhouse Jeffrey Pence Thomas Chema Jennifer Thomas, Plug and Play Tech Center Thomas Fox, CreativeMornings Jeremy Paul, Maelstrom Collaborative Arts Thomas Schorgl Jill Snyder, MOCA Cleveland Tony Sias, Karamu House Joan Katz Napoli, The Cleveland Orchestra Trey Wilson Joe Compton, Skoda Minotti Valeria Flores Joe DiRocco, Fifth Third Bank Vince Robinson Joe Frolik Virginia Holup John Ryan, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown Viveca Malone Jonathon Ruple, Maloney + Novotny Judy Gawelek 9 Board of Trustees Tony Panzica, chair, CEO/president, Panzica Construction Company Dr. Sara Laskey, vice chair, customer experience innovator Gary Poth, treasurer, Head of Key Family Wealth, executive managing director, Key Bank Julian Rogers, secretary, executive director of local government and community relations, Case Western Reserve University Patricia Cirillo, PhD, analytics consultant, Cypress Research Group Kelly Falcone-Hall, chief executive officer, Western Reserve Historical Society Ann-Marie La Porta, vice president, senior client advisor, Huntington Private Bank Clyde Miles, executive vice president, The Adcom Group John Corlett, president and executive director, The Center for Community Solutions David Megenhardt, executive director, United Labor Agency Kevin Moore, managing director, Christine Nelson, vice president, project management and site selection, Team NEO (JobsOhio Regional Office of Team ) Sean Watterson, owner, Happy Dog

Staff Megan Van Voorhis, president and CEO Abigail Del Río, business manager Kristen Levy, development manager Meg Matko, community relations manager Kristin Puch, senior researcher LeAundra Richardson, associate of programs and marketing Valerie Schumacher, director of programs and services

Many thanks to the following funders for their ongoing support

The George Gund Foundation

Additional Support from: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Key Private Bank, Huntington Bank, RPM, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, , Center for Community Solutions, Cleveland Play House, Cuyahoga Community College, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, Hot Cards, ideastream, NoteWorthy Federal Credit Union