Tri-C Creative Arts

High school performers — your summer spotlight is waiting!

Tri‑C’s Summer Theatre Workshop is a two‑week intensive for students in grades 9–12 who want to build confidence, strengthen acting skills, and collaborate with fellow creatives. Whether you’re new to the stage or already performing, this hands‑on workshop helps you grow your craft and shine even brighter.

Train with theater professionals, explore your imagination, and rehearse a fully staged one‑act play to be performed for family and friends on Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m.

Learn more and register today: www.tri-c.edu/theatrecamp

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Celebrating creativity at Tri-C!

Our students’ submissions to this year’s League for Innovation in the Community College Student Art Competition were stronger than ever. Twenty-one outstanding pieces were thoughtfully reviewed by 18 of our Art and VC&D faculty — and we’re thrilled to announce that five artworks have been selected to represent Tri-C at the national competition.

Congratulations to our winning student artists: Shyvonne Coleman, Santana Linder, Maureen McReynolds, Julia Ruprecht and Bianca Seely.

Learn more about the League for Innovation’s Student Art Awards: https://www.league.org/web-page/student-art-awards

AI Success Stories: Practical AI From Our Community
April 20 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Tri-C Eastern Campus | Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre

AI is evolving quickly — and so are the people using it. Join professionals, students and practitioners from across Northeast Ohio for an evening of real‑world AI stories, shared lessons and practical inspiration.

Hosted in collaboration with PMI Northeast Ohio and Cleveland AI and Data, this event highlights how people in UX, project management, engineering, data, marketing, education, and more are applying AI in their day‑to‑day work.

The evening includes networking, refreshments, fast‑paced lightning talks, and a closing Q&A. If you’re curious about how AI can fit into your workflow — or you’re already experimenting and want to connect with others — this is the room to be in!

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required and spaces are going fast. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-success-stories-practical-ai-from-our-community-tickets-1983632924475

Sign up: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d306b5c417a2aa4a7acb3e653cfd2

Are you a student interested in advancing your studies and career in music?

Join Tri-C and to learn more about our unique partnership and transfer pathway.

Start your Berklee education in Northeast Ohio and transfer to Berklee College of Music to elevate your career in music.

Will we see you on April 11? Don’t miss the opportunity to turn your passion into your future.

🎺 Live at Tri-C: Keyon Harrold
📅 Friday, Feb. 20 | 7:30 p.m.
📍 Tri-C Metro Campus Auditorium

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Keyon Harrold—the Grammy-nominated trumpeter, vocalist and composer redefining modern jazz. Blending jazz, hip-hop, soul and cinematic soundscapes, Harrold brings a bold, boundary-pushing sound shaped by collaborations with Jay-Z, Nas, YEBBA and Robert Glasper, along with acclaimed film and TV work.
Powerful, purposeful, and deeply original—this is jazz for right now.
🎟️ Tickets on sale now through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keyon-harrold-at-tri-c-tickets-1977515570304?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawQEC1BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPRkd6N0JoMUJNbHpqbHljc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrG4yeNezc23umGeJKonQGoIwuEc93sO-ccVo37rAfUDnvOhM1kTFEqfxZ2I_aem_5qz-QwOU4ij9-DEnaetZ4g

On Nov. 14 students in Tri-C’s Jazz Studies program attended a master class presented by Grammy-winning bassist Endea Owens. Owens shared insights on improvisation and the art of the rhythm section, giving students tools they can use now to elevate their playing.

Career-building experiences like this are a key part of what makes Tri-C’s Jazz Studies program so powerful — connecting students with leading artists who help shape their musical futures.

Don't miss Endea Owens & The Cookout this Friday, Nov. 14, at Tri-C's Metro Auditorium! As a bassist, composer and recording artist, Owens is one of today’s most vibrant new voices in jazz. And she is bringing her signature blend of jazz, gospel, R&B and pure feel-good grooves to Tri-C. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, energy and soul! Tickets and more info at www.tri-c.edu/arts-and-entertainment/tri-c-presents/index.html

Young Steinway Artist Elliot Wuu will be featured on the opening concert of 2025-26 Classical Piano Series on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at Tri-C’s Metropolitan Auditorium. Wuu’s colorful tones and sensitive musicality will be on display in a unique program to include works by Debussy, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Reserve your seat by visiting the Classical Piano Series website at www.tri-c.edu/pianoseries.

The Tri-C Creative Arts Classical Piano Series is back for the 2025–26 season!

Join us as we welcome internationally acclaimed artists and rising stars from around the world — right here in Cleveland.

All concerts are FREE, but tickets are required. Reserve yours: https://www.tri-c.edu/arts-and-entertainment/tri-c-presents/classical-piano-series.html.