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 –from 5pm to 8pm– 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 developers and their games were selected through a free open-call submission process juried by CIA faculty, gallery staff and video game industry professionals. Submissions are now closed.
This event page will be updated to include the list of participating developers and their games no later than January 12th, 2026.
SPONSORS
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.