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August 18, 2023
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque director John Ewing announces retirement
For nearly four decades, John Ewing has been the driving force behind the Cinematheque. But this will be his last full year as its director. On Friday, Ewing announced his retirement effective June 30, 2024. more
Joey Morona | The Plain Dealer/cleveland.com
August 10, 2023
Art program animates Kenston student’s creativity
When she was 11, Gabriella West began posting animated shorts set to music on YouTube for fun. Now, entering her senior year at Kenston High School, she’s considering a career in it. So, when the opportunity to take... more
Allison Wilson | Geauga Maple Leaf
August 03, 2023
Kathryn Heidemann hit the ground running in year one as president and CEO at Cleveland Institute of Art
Leadership transitions can be tricky at any cultural institution, but Kathryn Heidemann’s productive first year as president and CEO of the Cleveland Institute of Art appears to have benefited from a seamless handoff planned several years ago by... more
Steven Litt | The Plain Dealer, cleveland.com
June 20, 2023
What the Supreme Court’s stance on race-conscious admissions means for Cleveland’s colleges
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to issue decisions on two cases that could restrict colleges’ ability to consider an applicant’s race as a factor in admissions. Yvette Sobky Shaffer, CIA's Vice President of Enrollment Management + Marketing,... more
Amy Morona | Signal Cleveland
May 26, 2023
Heights High’s Rich-Drehs recognized by Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland Heights High School art teacher Nancy Rich-Drehs was one of three educators presented with a Cleveland Institute of Art Excellence in Teaching Award, presented at a ceremony on May 12 during CIA’s 2023 BFA Celebration. Yvette Sobky... more
Becky Raspe | Cleveland Jewish News
May 25, 2023
Langston Hughes and Elmer W. Brown: A Children’s Book Deferred
In 1936, the writer Langston Hughes and the artist Elmer W. Brown — two Black men, one famous and the other not — wanted to publish a book. CIA faculty member David C. Hart, PhD discusses Brown and... more
Erik Piepenburg | The New York Times
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