Cleveland School of the Arts

	CSA Students Exhibit Photography at the Ohio Governor's Office January 11, 2008 615 West Superior Avenue, 12th Floor Seven Photography students from CSA joined Lt. Governor Lee Fisher and his staff on Friday, January 11, 2008 for the grand opening of their new digital photography exhibit - "Little Victories". Students enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and refreshments as state employees from all over the Lausche State Office Building visited the show. Each student also gave a brief presentation about their piece. Events of this nature represent the true mission of FCSA. Click Here to view on on-line gallery of the show. To inquire about purchasing a CSA digital print or for more information: Contact the FCSA office @ 216.421.7690.
	17th Annual Black Heritage Concert Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) February 3, 2008 - 4:00 PM Free and Open o the Public - Doors open at 3:30 PM Ensembles from the Cleveland School of the Arts will be center stage once again at the 17th Annual Black Heritage Concert at CIM - Sunday, February 3, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. Featuring The R. Nathaniel Dett Concert Choir, CSA's Intermediate Concert Choir, The JazzArt Ensemble and The CSA Chamber Orchestra, this fee event would a great weekend experience for the whole family. The CSA Music Department & Orchestra are directed by Dianna Richardson (B.M., 1992, Double Bass, CIM). The CSA Choirs and JazzArt Ensemble are directed by William B. Woods (H.D.M.A, 1999, CIM). Call CIM for more info - 216.791.5000 To receive a copy of our Annual Message to the Community or for more information: Contact the FCSA office @ 216.421.7690.
	Friends of CSA Successfully Matches Challenge Grant $50,000 by December 31, 2007 The David H. and Barbara M. Jacobs Charitable Trust FCSA is honored to announce that we were able to raise $50,000 in three weeks to receive a matching gift granted by The David H. and Barbara M. Jacobs Charitable Trust (DBJ Foundation). The money raised will support the students of Cleveland School of the Arts though Our Literacy Program. The DBJ Foundation has also designated $60,000 to support music supply costs (including sheet music, supplies, repairs and ensemble/choir uniforms) and private lessons. Additionally, FCSA is grateful to the trustees of The Kent H. Smith Charitable Trust for their gift of $10,000, which completed FCSA’s $50,000 match pledge by DBJ Foundation. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR ON-LINE DONATION FORM. For more information:Contact the FCSA office @ 216.421.7690.
	Day of Music - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Severance Hall January 21, 2008 - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM The Martin Luther King Day Celebration, A Day of Music, at Severance Hall was a marvelous exhibition of Cleveland's talent and dedication to the memory of Dr. King. The event featured CSA's Urban Dance Collective on Severance Hall's main stage and Literary Arts Chairman John Fairman's jazz band "Hot Jazz 7", performing a tribute to King Oliver. A Day of Music is held annually at Severance Hall and is free and open to the public. To support CSA's Dance and Literary Arts Departments or for more information: Contact the FCSA office @ 216.421.7690.
	Annual Message to the Community "How Do You Draw Inspiration?" Our inspiration is simple: to create a premier arts, design and technology school of national excellence. Cleveland School of the Arts consistently achieves a 99% graduation rate with over 80% of our graduates attending college, but we need your help now more than ever. In 2006-2007 Friends of CSA contributed over $750,000 in programs and services, Our vision and goal this year is BOLD: RAISE $1,000,000 on behalf of our students. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR ON-LINE DONATION FORM. To receive a copy of our Annual Message to the Community or for more information: Contact the FCSA office @ 216.421.7690.
	PEACE POSTER- 25th Anniversary On Sale NOW, CLICK HERE TO VIEW ORDER FORM Limited Edition Series Print - $250.00 25th Anniversary Print - $125.00 In honor of our 25th Anniversary held in February of 2007, visual arts majors collaborated with graphic designer and educator Nick DiGiorgio, and artist and CSA advocate Hector Vega to create a symbol of Peace. Each section of the Peace symbol was designed by a student to create a true product that illustrates what goes on within the building, and the true fire that resides in the hearts of all the students. Proceeds will help fund new initiatives such as The Among Friends Studio, a digital design lab for students in collaboration with FCSA. Sponsored by The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust and Eaton Corporation. For more information: Contact the FCSA office @ 216.421.7690.