Media Coverage

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