Join Us for an Immersive Art Party Celebrating Contemporary Sculpture

WHEN

Saturday, September 19, 2026
6 – 10 pm

WHERE

The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106

TICKET OPTIONS

VIP Tickets (5:00—10:00 PM): $110 through 9/13 | $125 after 9/13, includes complimentary drinks during a special VIP preview hour from 5:00–6:00 PM

General Admission (6:00—10:00 PM): $35 through 9/13 | $45 after 9/13

Group Ticket – 10 tickets (6:00—10:00 PM): $325 through 9/13 | $425 after 9/13

All ticket options include access to the art party and complimentary bites. Beverages will be available for purchase. VIP guests receive complimentary drinks from 5:00–6:00 PM during a special VIP preview hour.

WHAT IS THE NIGHT BEFORE?

The Night Before is a one-night art party and fundraiser for The Sculpture Center (TSC), Cleveland’s leading contemporary art space dedicated to ambitious artistic experimentation and among the few institutions in the country devoted exclusively to sculpture. 

During the event, TSC’s courtyard, galleries, and rarely-seen David E. Davis art collection will come alive with artist-led activations, curated sounds, and an atmospheric lightscape. Guests will move through the space encountering artists, interactive installations, an “Art for a Cause” artwork sale, and unexpected moments while enjoying drinks and bites throughout the evening.

More than an art party and fundraiser, The Night Before reflects The Sculpture Center’s vision for the future of contemporary art in Cleveland: ambitious, unexpected, community-driven, and alive with possibility. The event brings together artists, collectors, cultural leaders, and supporters in celebration of the creative experimentation that shapes both the city and the broader field of contemporary sculpture.

Proceeds from The Night Before will directly support The Sculpture Center’s public programs and community access to contemporary sculpture. Funding from the event will help sustain Cleveland residents with free and low-cost public programming, artist stipends, educational experiences, and neighborhood-based projects that engage diverse communities across the city. By investing in artists and community-driven programming, the event helps ensure that contemporary sculpture in Cleveland remains accessible, experimental, and deeply connected to the people and communities it serves.

This event is proudly presented with the generous support of our Primary Sponsor, the Contemporary Art Society.

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The Night Before is generously sponsored by: