Cavs and Cleveland Museum of Art Unite to Support Rainey
Rainey will receive $10,000 donation from the Cleveland Cavaliers & The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Cavaliers, in partnership with the Cleveland Museum of Art, announced today a $10,000 donation to the Rainey Institute. This generous gift will support the Institute’s vital mission of providing art education and experiences to youth in Northeast Ohio.
The donation was made in conjunction with the unveiling of the Cavaliers’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition uniforms. The unique design celebrates the rich history and cultural diversity of Cleveland, and the partnership with the Cleveland Museum of Art underscores the team’s commitment to the community.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Cavaliers and to the Cleveland Museum of Art, not only for this investment, but for continuing to inspire and uplift our young people through the power of the arts and expression,” said Brandon Lipford, Director of Arts Education at the Rainey Institute. “This investment is going to help us continue to provide and make sure high quality arts education is accessible to our young people here in Cleveland.”
Lipford delivered a heartfelt speech at the unveiling event, highlighting the importance of art education and the positive impact it can have on young lives. He emphasized how the donation will enable Rainey Institute to provide high-quality art classes, workshops, and field trips to underserved youth in the region.
The Rainey Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting art education and cultural enrichment, has been a cornerstone of the Cleveland community for over 100 years. Through its diverse range of programs, the Institute empowers young people to develop their creativity, critical thinking skills, and self-expression.
About the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The team competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Eastern Conference’s Central Division.
About the Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art is a world-class art museum that houses a renowned collection spanning thousands of years. The museum is committed to providing engaging art experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Rainey Institute is where the arts change lives by enriching and inspiring a broad community of learners through excellent, accessible arts programming. With a commitment to holistic youth development, Rainey’s programs utilize the arts as a platform to empower youth to become confident individuals who value creativity, learning, diversity, and self-expression. Rainey offers year-round music, drama, dance, and visual arts programs after school, during the summer, and on weekends. Each year, 2,500 youth from the Hough and St.Clair/Superior neighborhoods, East Cleveland, and on the west side engage in Rainey’s programs. Whether a child is interested in the intensive study of one art form, or simply seeking an arts-enriched experience, Rainey is here to provide possibilities to Cleveland’s deserving kids.
From the Cleveland Cavaliers Official Press release:
“Both the Cavaliers and the Cleveland Museum of Art are committed to inspiring the future generation of our community through basketball and art, respectively. To positively impact the youth of Northeast Ohio through art and art education, the Cavaliers and the Cleveland Museum of Art will donate $10,000 to Rainey Institute. Rainey Institute will be awarded a check at the final City Edition home game on Friday, March 27 against the San Antonio Spurs.”
Fans interested in learning more about the 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition uniform and collection can visit Cavs.com/City.
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