Short Description
Cleveland Arts Prize promotes creativity in Northeast Ohio by honoring artists for artistic excellence and recognizes community leaders who help regional arts flourish. Cleveland Arts Prize (CAP) was established by the Women’s City Club in 1960, and continues today as the nation’s oldest municipal arts award and an ongoing platform for celebrating Northeast Ohio’s exceptional arts community. In its earliest years, the group commissioned the Arts Prize medal, launched a scholarship program and established an endowment that secured the annual awarding of prizes.
Eligibility
- Only one application per person will be accepted.
- Applicant must be at least 15 years of age.
- Applicant must reside in Cuyahoga County.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Emerging Artist Award: Candidate is currently living in Northeast Ohio and has created significant work or projects and shows remarkable promise for further development of their artistic careers.
- Mid-Career Artist Award: Candidate is currently residing or has previously resided in Northeast Ohio and whose work has received both regional and national recognition.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Candidate has worked in Northeast Ohio over a period of decades and whose artistic achievements have brought distinction to the artist individually and to the region as a whole.
- Determination of Winners
- Discipline winners receive an unrestricted prize of $10,000. Winning applicants are selected by the Cleveland Arts Prize Juries, composed of artists, community leaders, and past winners. Jurors will be announced during the submission period. Their decision is final.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Cleveland, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 27 April 2025
