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
![](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)
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 to Receive Grant from NEA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2023 RAINEY INSTITUTE AWARDED GRANT FROM TOP GOVERNMENT ARTS ORGANIZATION...
Rainey Partners with Studio Institute for our Preschool Arts Program
Rainey is pleased to be partnering with Studio Institute, an organization that conducts professional...
Rainey Institute featured on Fox 8 with Stephani Schaefer and Kaulig Giving
On Thursday, December 8, Cleveland businessman and philanthropist Matt Kaulig sat down with Fox 8's Stefani...
“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