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August 23 - 24, 202512:00pm - 4:00pm

I Stand For _____ Fest - A Community Celebration of Creativity and Care

Part of Partnered Projects

Appropriate for ages All Ages

I Stand For _____ Fest - A Community Celebration of Creativity and Care
I Stand For _____ Fest - A Community Celebration of Creativity and Care
I Stand For _____ Fest - A Community Celebration of Creativity and Care
I Stand For _____ Fest - A Community Celebration of Creativity and Care

Quest for the Fest, a Cleveland-based creative collective and artist in residence, will present I Stand For _____ Fest: A Celebration of Creativity, Community & Care at SPACES Gallery on Saturday, August 23, 12:00 - 5:00 PM and Sunday, August 24, 1:00 - 4:00 PM. This free, family-friendly event invites community members to participate in collaborative art-making, to share personal stories, and to celebrate what they stand for in these challenging times.

The weekend will feature a number of performances, displays, and interactive activities designed to foster community engagement:

  • "I See You" Portrait Corner – Local artists will create portraits of festival-goers, building a visual mosaic of Cleveland faces.

  • Collaborative Art Projects – Featuring a community quilt, upcycled art dioramas, and an interactive piece that invites participants to imagine and express what community means.

  • Preserving Cultures – Visitors can explore the cultural and creative values that local artists hope to preserve into the future.

  • Digital Installations - Photos, videos, and more will be projected throughout the evening.

  • Conversation & Story Sharing – Meaningful dialogue and celebratory spaces for telling stories.

  • Live Performances – Featuring West African music, instrumental guitar, accordion, blues, and poetry.

Additional programming includes a dream workshop and printmaking.

This program is generously supported by Ohio Arts Council - ArtsRISE Grant and individual supporters.

The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) is committed to supporting the arts in communities across the state. Through its ArtsRISE initiative, the OAC helps organizations expand access to the arts for a wide range of participants, strengthen accessibility and welcoming program design, and present culturally specific* or ethnic programming. ArtsRISE also supports meaningful engagement with diverse constituent groups. As a state agency, the OAC invests in high-quality arts experiences that enrich Ohio’s communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

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