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Friday January 23, 2026 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm John and Sally Schulze North Lobby, Reinberger Gallery 11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

FREE PLAY Indie Arcade Night

Join us for an exciting evening of fun and community building for makers and video game enthusiasts!

Join us for an exciting evening of fun and community building for makers and video game enthusiasts!

In celebration of Reinberger Gallery’s FREE PLAY: Innovative Ohio Game Design exhibition, the Cleveland Institute of Art is hosting a one-night-only event showcasing independent video games and their makers. FREE PLAY Indie Arcade Night will feature a juried selection of video games by Ohio developers of all ages and skill levels. Throughout the evening, visitors are invited to play test games, enjoy snacks, network with game developers, CIA professors and other industry professionals, as well as experience the FREE PLAY: Innovative Ohio Game Design exhibition in Reinberger Gallery.

Participating video game makers include:

  • Josh Galecki: Neogarten
  • Pearce Michal: Debris Field
  • Aaron Hietanen: Lisa's Laboratory
  • Gabrielle Hansen: Dog Detective
  • Walter Pease: Shinobi Drop
  • Steve Floro: Robot with a Ram Cannon

 


SPONSORS

     Cuyahoga arts & culture logo with the tagline "strengthening community". 

Reinberger Gallery programming is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County, through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

Our exhibitions are generously supported by CIA's Community Partners.

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