/tags/arts-access-stories Arts Access: Stories en-US Copyright Fri, 02 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-02/mary-verdi-fletcher-rolls-into-her-45th-season-with-dancing-wheels-company Mary Verdi-Fletcher celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Dancing Wheels Company. Fri, 02 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-02/mary-verdi-fletcher-rolls-into-her-45th-season-with-dancing-wheels-company Dave DeOreo /arts-culture/2025-03-25/autistic-kids-find-creative-outlet-at-lakewoods-beck-center-for-the-arts Adapted art therapy classes at the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood offer art and music therapy to children with autism. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:05:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-25/autistic-kids-find-creative-outlet-at-lakewoods-beck-center-for-the-arts Dave DeOreo, Kabir Bhatia /arts-culture/2025-03-18/free-guitars-help-cleveland-students-develop-a-passion-for-music Northeast Ohio offers programs for youth who want to learn - and in some cases earn - an instrument. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-18/free-guitars-help-cleveland-students-develop-a-passion-for-music Kabir Bhatia /arts-culture/2025-03-11/its-never-too-late-to-learn-ballet-or-tap-dancing-in-medina The Medina Centre for Dance Art began offering classes for adults age 55 and over in 2016, and participants say they enjoy a wide range of mental and physical benefits. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:05:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-11/its-never-too-late-to-learn-ballet-or-tap-dancing-in-medina Jean-Marie Papoi /arts-culture/2025-03-04/northeast-ohio-museums-attractions-work-to-remove-cost-as-a-barrier People who might not be able to typically afford admission can visit more than a dozen Northeast Ohio venues for free or a couple of dollars through Museums for All. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:02:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-04/northeast-ohio-museums-attractions-work-to-remove-cost-as-a-barrier Carrie Wise /arts-culture/2025-02-28/lang-lang-provides-cleveland-students-keys-to-learn-piano Since last fall, the renowned pianist's foundation has worked with three Cleveland Metropolitan School District buildings. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-28/lang-lang-provides-cleveland-students-keys-to-learn-piano Kabir Bhatia /arts-culture/2025-01-17/clevelands-windsong-chorus-celebrates-45-years-of-lifting-voices-for-feminism Since its founding in 1979, Windsong, Cleveland's Feminist Chorus, has built upon its mission to be a safe and welcoming space for singers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-01-17/clevelands-windsong-chorus-celebrates-45-years-of-lifting-voices-for-feminism Jean-Marie Papoi /arts-culture/2024-12-30/mckinley-museums-first-black-history-curator-plans-outreach-capital-campaign-to-add-new-wing The McKinley Museum recently added a curator of Black history to get the project moving after several years of fundraising. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:30:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-12-30/mckinley-museums-first-black-history-curator-plans-outreach-capital-campaign-to-add-new-wing Kabir Bhatia /reporters-notebook/2024-12-12/paying-attention-to-how-people-engage-with-the-arts-and-ideastreams-role A new national survey provides insights about how people participate in the arts and opportunities for improvement. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2024-12-12/paying-attention-to-how-people-engage-with-the-arts-and-ideastreams-role Carrie Wise /arts-culture/2024-11-26/beachwood-arts-councils-unique-voices-show-features-game-about-chronic-illness A new community art exhibit in Beachwood unites artists who experience a variety of challenges. While those challenges may go unseen, one area artist designed a game to give people an idea of what it is like to live with a chronic illness. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-11-26/beachwood-arts-councils-unique-voices-show-features-game-about-chronic-illness Carrie Wise