We Are rainey institute
Since its beginnings in 1904, Rainey Institute has served countless Greater Cleveland youth. Today, over 1,200 children participate in engaging arts education programming each year. Children of all ages discover and develop their talents after school, on weekends, and over the summer.
education and engagement through the arts
Visual arts
![](https://www.raineyinstitute.org/rainey2020/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/experimental-paper.jpg)
Exploring colors, textures, and materials brings joy and inspiration to individuals of all ages, especially children. The feeling a child gets when they create their first work of art is priceless.
dance
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Our Staff strives to build physical, emotional and social growth for all age groups through dance from beginners to advance mastery classes.
drama
![](https://www.raineyinstitute.org/rainey2020/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/master-drama.jpg)
music
![](https://www.raineyinstitute.org/rainey2020/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/private-lesson-3-1024x669.jpg)
Visual arts
![](https://www.raineyinstitute.org/rainey2020/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/experimental-paper.jpg)
Exploring colors, textures, and materials brings joy and inspiration to individuals of all ages, especially children. The feeling a child gets when they create their first work of art is priceless.
dance
![](https://www.raineyinstitute.org/rainey2020/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/saturday-morning-bg-mobile.jpg)
Our Staff strives to build physical, emotional and social growth for all age groups through dance from beginners to advance mastery classes.
drama
![](https://www.raineyinstitute.org/rainey2020/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/master-drama.jpg)
music
![](https://www.raineyinstitute.org/rainey2020/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/private-lesson-3-1024x669.jpg)
thank you to our donors
rainey news
Rainey Institute Opens Second Location at Clark-Fulton’s Pivot Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2023 RAINEY INSTITUTE OPENS SECOND LOCATION AT CLARK-FULTON’S PIVOT CENTER...
Announcing Rainey’s 2023 Glissando Honorees
Announcing Rainey's 2023 Glissando Honorees Rainey Institute is proud to honor this year's class of notable...
Rainey to Receive Grant from NEA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2023 RAINEY INSTITUTE AWARDED GRANT FROM TOP GOVERNMENT ARTS ORGANIZATION...
“Arts education is critical to the development and expansion of young minds. Rainey provides enriching programs in a safe and nurturing environment where Cleveland’s young learners can express their creativity, feel valued, and build confidence.”
— City of Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb