A STAGE THAT DIDN'T EXIST BEFORE
The I’m From Cleveland Arts & Music Festival was created to give emerging local artists access to a stage they had never been offered before.
Hosted at Nautica Pavilion, the event brought over 3,000 people together for a free, community-centered festival supported by the City of Cleveland, City Council, and For Art’s Sake through the Transformative Arts Fund.
BACKED BY PUBLIC SUPPORT
This wasn’t a pop-up event. It was structured.
In partnership with For Art’s Sake and supported through the Transformative Arts Fund, the festival was designed to uplift local creatives in a measurable way.
Fifteen local makers received funding to support and grow their small businesses. Over 30 artists performed across two stages.
City leadership stood behind the event — not as branding, but as civic support.
