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.