ARTWORKS MEDIA ARCHIVE
FISCAL YEAR 2026
SPRING 2026
The Spring 2026 showcase invited our apprentices to draw inspiration from past ArtWorks sessions, reimagining and creating new work that bridged the past, present, and future of the arts.
The event featured two dynamic co-ops: Mixed Media Visual Arts with CAL Teaching Artist, Kahzar Powell, and African Diasporic Dance with CAL Teaching Artist, Ron'Dale Simpson. Together, the co-ops presented a collaborative mix of visual art and dance performances, with some pieces incorporating spoken word, poetry, and other creative expressions.
Fall 2025
In Fall 2025, 10 ArtWorks apprentices hosted the Youth Arts Fest as their ArtWorks Live! event. This youth-led celebration featured a curated gallery of visual art, live performances, and a youth-run marketplace. The apprentices planned and produced the entire event, gaining hands-on experience in leadership, project management, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. They worked across committees including Marketing & Outreach, Curatorial & Design, Logistics & Event Management, Artist & Vendor Relations, and Fundraising & Community Engagement, developing professional skills while sharing their talents and creativity with the community.
SUMMER 2025
In Summer 2025, 20 youth apprentices collaborated with GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland to bring a multi-media project to life, highlighting disability inclusion and community impact. The project featured two murals—one with an interactive sensory wall—a nature-inspired soundscape, a podcast with interviews from GiGi’s staff and families, and a short documentary film. Apprentices worked through a professional creative process, from brainstorming and pitching to refining and producing, gaining real-world experience in art, storytelling, and advocacy. This gallery captures the journey and creativity behind their powerful work.
Thank you to Teaching Artists, Kahzar Rublon (visual arts), and Radio on the Lake Theatre (recording arts), for their support and guidance this session.
Photo Credit: ArtWorks Apprentice Eriell Coleman
Photo Credit: ArtWorks Apprentice Eriell Coleman
Photo Credit: ArtWorks Apprentice Eriell Coleman
Photo Credit: ArtWorks Apprentice Eriell Coleman
Photo Credit: ArtWorks Apprentice Eriell Coleman
Photo Credit: ArtWorks Apprentice Eriell Coleman
Photo Credit: ArtWorks Apprentice Eriell Coleman
Photo Credit: ArtWorks Apprentice Eriell Coleman
