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Welcome to the Alumni Association

The exhibiting artists for the 2024 Alumni exhibition are posing in front of the exhibition signage.

I found my community at the Cleveland Institute of Art and continue to build strong bonds as a proud alum.

Alum Omari Souza is speaking at 2024 Commencement.
Alumni Clotilde Jimenez is giving an artist talk in the PBL theater.
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Being a CIA alum comes with some sweet perks!

Alumni Discounts

How does 10% off Continuing Education classes and 20% off non-student prices at the DOC sound? Use your Alumni Association membership card to receive your discounts. Questions about discounts? Reach out to Director of Alumni Relations + Scholarships, Rachel Zinram at alumni@cia.edu.


Career Center

As you progress in your career as an artist or designer, CIA’s Career Center is always a resource. Get tips on interviewing, networking, resume writing and more.

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Library Access

You can also enjoy access to the Jessica R. Gund Memorial Library. Our library houses in-person and digital collections specifically developed for visual artists, designers and craftspeople.

Alum Ryan Nagode is speaking to students at the 2023 Cleveland Auto Show. He is standing in front of his newest project, the RAM Revolution.

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Have you relocated or changed contact info recently? Update your info to continue receiving Link magazine and invitations to CIA events.

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Recent job change, upcoming exhibition, award or other news? Tell us and we’ll help get the word out!

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You can also join our Alumni Facebook group.

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ENGAGE

The Alumni Council is made up of volunteers who communicate with CIA leaders and pursue a mission to sustain and build a network of alumni with a lifelong connection to the College. The Council fosters ongoing relationships with students, faculty and staff, and works to build a strong relationship between alumni and CIA.

Alumni are welcome to nominate themselves or others for the Alumni Council by completing this form and contacting Director of Alumni Relations + Scholarships, Rachel Zinram at alumni@cia.edu.

Alumni chapters provide opportunities for networking, professional development and social interaction with the ultimate goal of maintaining the bonds and connections formed at CIA.

Current Chapters:
BSA Alumni Chapter
Cleveland Alumni Chapter

Interested in setting up a chapter for your local area or group? Fill out this form and reach out to Director of Alumni Relations + Scholarships, Rachel Zinram at alumni@cia.edu.

The CIA Alumni Exhibition is an annual summer showcase planned and hosted by the Alumni Council, celebrating the diverse talents of you and your peers.

Open to alumni working in any medium, the exhibition invites artists to apply each spring. If selected, you’ll receive an honorarium and support for shipping costs.

Visit the Alumni Exhibition page for more information and to submit artwork. For any questions, please contact Director of Alumni Relations + Scholarships Rachel Zinram at alumni@cia.edu or 216.421.7412.

Return back to campus to view the current exhibition on view or stop by to see a film at the Cinematheque.

View Current Exhibitions

View Film Schedule

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PAY IT FORWARD

Visit the CIA online store to pick up the latest merch or deck your car out with a free alumni decal by emailing alumni@cia.edu. 

Join CIA’s alumni mentoring network and offer advice to students who are training for careers just like yours! Sign up on College Central to select the mentoring activities you want to offer and share how students can contact you.

Sign up to be a mentor 

Your contributions to the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund have an immediate impact. Empower the next generation of leaders and innovators by making a gift today!

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