Press Releases

May 05, 2023

Three Northeast Ohio art teachers receive second annual Cleveland Institute of Art Excellence in Teaching Awards

CIA recognizes art educators for their meaningful contributions to teaching and inspiring the next generation of artists and designers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2023 CLEVELAND—The Cleveland Institute of Art announces the 2023 recipients of its CIA Excellence in Teaching Award,... more

April 17, 2023

Cleveland Institute of Art welcomes alum Gloria Mark as Commencement speaker

Mark is a 1978 CIA graduate who currently is a professor at the University of California, Irvine and recently published a book related to the impact of digital media on people's lives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2023 CLEVELAND—Professor, researcher and... more

March 10, 2023

Cleveland Institute of Art chief academic officer Greg Watts assumes role of president of the National Association of Schools of Art & Design

Watts continues his vital work at CIA, and his role as NASAD president enhances CIA’s position in the national higher education community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2023 CLEVELAND—Cleveland Institute of Art Vice President of Academic Affairs + Dean... more

October 27, 2022

Cleveland Institute of Art, College Now Greater Cleveland partner to increase high schoolers’ pathways to art and design education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2022 CLEVELAND—The Cleveland Institute of Art and College Now Greater Cleveland have joined forces to increase Northeast Ohio high school students’ exposure and access a college education in art and design. Through the partnership, students interested... more

July 20, 2022

CIA alum and Cleveland artist Maxmillian Peralta paints LeBron James for exclusive magazine cover

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2022 CLEVELAND—Cleveland Institute of Art alum Maxmillian Peralta's "Portrait of King James" appeared on the inaugural cover of The Program, a creativity-focused magazine published by NBA Superstar LeBron James' SpringHill Company that recently debuted in... more