Cleveland chapter of AIGA, a membership-based organization for designers.

Membership-based organization to support visual artists in Akron, OH.

The Alliance gives a collective voice on behalf of its members, small and large, that leverages support for the field as a whole; promotes successful practices in the field; and advocates for creative environments that support the work of today's artists.

A local nonprofit focusing on community involvement in the arts.

Address: 3119 Denison Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 398 8556

The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve preserves the art and artistic legacies of premiere Ohio artists. We store their art, have exhibitions for both community and member/archived artists, conduct oral histories, create publications of art, publicize/promote shows and accomplishments of member artists, provide networking opportunities. There are also educational opportunities available through workshops and forums.

Address: 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio
Phone: (216) 721-9020
Email: info@ArtistsArchives.org

ARTneo is the museum of Northeast Ohio art. Our mission is to preserve, research, collect, exhibit, document and educate about the significant visual art and architecture of Cleveland and the surrounding region.

Located on the lower lever of 78th Street Studios
1305 W. 80th St, Suite 016, Cleveland, OH 44102
216-227-9507

The advocate, ambassador and ally advancing arts and culture in Cuyahoga County.

ArtSpace-Cleveland helps artists find spaces to live and work -publishes a quarterly newsletter – meets monthly with artists, non-profit organizations,and building owners

A self-help organization for composers living in Northeast Ohio sponsoring local artists.

E-mail: ccg@clevelandcomposers.com

The Cleveland Digital Publishing Users Group (CDPUG) helps the area's top graphics and publishing professionals with education, news, technical support, networking and professional development. Monthly meetings, special interest groups, electronic and print publications, seminars, design competitions and much more contribute to the mission.

Address: P.O. Box 22076 | Cleveland, OH 44122
Email: membership@cdpug.org

Maintains a calendar of literary events in the Ohio area, along with links to literary blogs (written by local and national writers), literary organizations, and a wealth of other resources for writers, with a local flavor.

The Cleveland Print Room is a nonprofit community darkroom, education center, workspace, and photographic gallery. Through advocacy we advance the art and appreciation of the photographic image by providing affordable access to our darkroom workspace, exhibitions, educational programming, and collaborative community outreach, where we work with artists- locally, nationally, and internationally. 

Offers CSU students and local poets technical assistance. Also distributes $1000 annually for book-length manuscripts.

Address: Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue RT1841 Cleveland, OH 44115-2440
Phone: (216) 687-3986

The Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC) is the combined home of the urban design graduate program at Kent State University and the public service activities of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. The CUDC's professional staff of designers are committed to improving the quality of urban spaces through technical design assistance, research and advocacy. Supported by the Ohio Board of Regents' Urban University Program, the university and private philanthropy, the CUDC offers architectural and urban design exptertise in the service of urban communities, design professionals, and non-profit and academic partners in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

Address: 1309 Euclid Avenue, Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 357-3434

Address: 8610 Hough Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 229-2323
Fax: (216) 229-2322

The Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) understands the unique challenge of working creatively every day, while also dealing with the same financial, technical, legal and marketing concerns many other small businesses face. This artist business group aims to ease that burden for creative professionals, so that they have time and energy remaining to do what they do best. The Arts Network is made up of professional artists and arts-based business owners offering professional development resources, education and networking events, benefits programs and business savings to those in the creative industries.

Downtown Cleveland Alliance is the not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a dynamic downtown. It is committed to making downtown Cleveland the most compelling place to live, work, play and visit in the region. Downtown Cleveland Alliance, working hand in hand with downtown property owners, creates forums for communication and involvement by a diverse group of downtown stakeholders, including local development corporations, city and county governments, civic and arts organizations, residents, young professionals and business stakeholders.

Address: 50 Public Square, Suite 825 Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Phone: (216) 736-7799
Fax: (216) 736-7792

Mission is to connect aspiring entrepreneurs with free workshops, library resources and local events focused on business development and networking. Designed to help NE Ohioans realize their dreams of starting and growing successful businesses. Workshops include cultivating ideas, creating a business plan, legal aspects of being a business owner, marketing, and resources for funding. Business coaching is also available. Monthly e-mail provides information on workshops, events, and resources that match your areas of interest. Supported by the Cuyahoga County Library and the Cleveland Foundation.

Global Cleveland is an organization focused on regional economic development through actively attracting newcomers, and welcoming and connecting them both economically and socially to the many opportunities throughout Greater Cleveland. Global Cleveland will provide a point of contact for all newcomers, both domestic and international, to help them establish greater organizational and individual connection within the Greater Cleveland community. They have programs for jobseeker, employers, immigrants and boomerangers.

Gordon Square Arts District is home to the Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT), producer of a wide range of performance including theatre, dance and musicals; The Capitol Theatre, presenter of independent, foreign and documentary films; and Near West Theatre, producer of large-scale, inter-generational musical productions.