Big news: after school @ pivot expands to 5 days

Starting January 12th, Rainey’s After School @ Pivot program is adding Fridays to run 5 days a week! We’ll also continue our expanded pick-up hours to 6pm.

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art adventures program coming to pivot in 2026

Our popular K-2nd Grade exploration program, Art Adventures is coming to the Pivot Center this coming February!  Space is limited.  Registration is open now.

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2026 Glissando event

Tee Up a Great Night! Join us Thursday, April 13th, 2026 for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and long drives at our annual Glissando Night at TopGolf Cleveland!

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2023-24 Annual Report

Access and review our most recent Annual Report!

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We're speaking your language

The Rainey Institute website can now be viewed in Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Click the flag in the lower left corner of the screen to change languages!

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

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

Our Staff strives to build physical, emotional and social growth for all age groups through dance from beginners to advance mastery classes.

drama

Drama programs support participants in their quest to become great actors and actresses while helping them gain the necessary skills to succeed in life.

music

Music brings joy, fulfillment, and wonder to our lives.  Our music programs are a catalyst to cultivate social and emotional growth.

Visual arts

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

Our Staff strives to build physical, emotional and social growth for all age groups through dance from beginners to advance mastery classes.

drama

Drama programs support participants in their quest to become great actors and actresses while helping them gain the necessary skills to succeed in life.

music

Music brings joy, fulfillment, and wonder to our lives.  Our music programs are a catalyst to cultivate social and emotional growth.

thank you to our donors

rainey news

“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