In times of financial stress, decision makers in schools and centers of learning routinely cut or eliminate the arts. The unified voice of the Cleveland Arts Education Consortium on behalf of its more than fifty member organizations is critical to remind education leaders that the arts are a valuable and equal education partner and must be included in all stages of learning.

Membership in CAEC is open to all Cuyahoga County 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in arts education activities within the county and Northeast Ohio for a minimum of two years. Member organizations are asked to provide at least one representative to attend meetings and to share program and staffing information for CAEC materials, resource guides, and the CAEC website. Membership dues are $40 per year. Organizational scholarships are available on an as-needed basis.