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Established in 1960, the prestigious Cleveland Arts Prize is the nation’s oldest municipal arts award, honoring artistic excellence across diverse disciplines and career stages.

The Cleveland Arts Prize

The Cleveland Arts Prize (CAP) has been a standard bearer of creativity and cultural enrichment in Northeast Ohio since its establishment by the Women’s City Club in 1960.

As the oldest municipal arts award in the nation, CAP stands as a prestigious platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting the region’s vibrant arts community. Over the decades, CAP has honored the artistic excellence of more than 400 outstanding artists, cultural leaders, and organizations, acknowledging their vital role in nurturing and advancing the arts. Through these awards, CAP not only recognizes remarkable talent but also champions the community leaders whose support helps the regional arts scene thrive.

Verge Fellowship

Coming up! 

December 6: Verge Applications Open

2025:

February: Verge Awards Ceremony

March 1: CAP Discipline Prize Applications and Special Prize Nominations Open

August: CAP Winners Announced

October: Annual Awards Event