Music programs have been the foundation of Heights Arts since the first summer concert in 2000. We celebrate the robust talent and exceptional musicians in Northeast Ohio – offering a variety of opportunities to connect, engage, and experience this art form in new ways.
“When you attend concerts at Heights Arts, our other supported disciplines enrich your experience – whether viewing the current exhibition during a Gallery Concert or listening to concurrent live poetry an ARTbar show. The Close Encounters series is the crowning touch with intimate chamber music in the city’s most stunning private homes and local venues.” – Rachel Bernstein, Executive Director
Music as it was meant to be experienced, up close and personal
This highly popular Sunday afternoon chamber music series features members of The Cleveland Orchestra and other world-class performers. Presented in intimate settings, such as historic homes and unique local venues, these concerts offer audiences a rare opportunity to experience exceptional music in intimate, inspiring settings.
Heights Arts brings a dynamic mix of musical genres to our gallery, showcasing the exceptional talent of local musicians. At the heart of this program is our commitment to supporting Northeast Ohio artists by providing paid opportunities to share their music with the community.
All performances begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Arrive early and experience the rotating exhibitions in the gallery or explore locally made goods in our store.
Launched in 2022, ARTbar transforms the Heights Arts gallery into an intimate cocktail lounge, where guests can enjoy dynamic music performances across genres — from jazz and Latin to spoken word — alongside rotating exhibitions of local art.
The first ARTbar featured Cleveland Heights Poet Laureate Ray McNiece and Sounds of Jazz, whose dynamic performance blended jazz with improvised poetry. The program was a wild success and propelled forward with fiery Latin jazz by Jackie Warren, Sammy DeLeon, and Patricia Bussert. ARTbar continues to elevate the standard for concert experiences by offering quality events surrounded by Cleveland area art.
As a non-profit committed to connecting arts and community, Heights Arts often partners with No Exit, Future Heights Community Development Corporation, the City of Cleveland Heights, and others to help remove barriers to access local music that showcases the exceptional talent living in and around Northeast Ohio.
Heights Arts provides a unique setting for live music: the acoustics are warm, the audience is close, and the surrounding artwork creates a rich, multi-sensory experience.
If you are a professional ensemble of any genre in Northeast Ohio, we welcome your application to perform in the Heights Arts Gallery Concert or ARTbar series.
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