Community Programming
Arts Inside/Out
Beck Center Community Programs
Bringing the Arts to Our Community—Inside and Out.
At Beck Center for the Arts, we believe everyone deserves access to meaningful arts experiences. Since 1933, we’ve been engaging the Northeast Ohio community through performances, education, and outreach.
As we celebrate our 90th season, we’ve reimagined our outreach programs under one name: Arts Inside/Out—a collection of interactive programs designed to connect people of all ages to the arts, both inside Beck Center and out in the community.
Proudly Serving Our Greater Community
Beck Center proudly partners with schools, libraries, and community centers throughout our region through our Arts Inside Out Program, expanding access to arts education and enriching hundreds of lives.
What Is Arts Inside/Out?
Arts InsideOut is your bridge to the arts. These programs offer hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, performances, and customized experiences that bring creativity to life—wherever you are.
Most programs can take place inside Beck Center or be adapted for off-site experiences throughout Northeast Ohio.
Inside Beck Center
The Early Childhood Sampler
The Arts Sampler for school-aged children
Arts As A Peaceful Solution
Specially-designed field trips
Theater, gallery, and campus tours with an arts experience
Sensory-friendly performances
School day matinees
Internships across departments and disciplines
Professional development & teambuilding for educators and teams
…with many more creative, customizable options!
Out In The Community
Artist-in-Residence programs for schools and organizations
After-school programming for all grade levels
Creative Arts Therapies (CAT) ongoing community partnerships
Early childhood and K–12 arts education
Field trips and school assemblies at your location
Corporate workshops using theater games and teambuilding to develop creativity and presentation skills
We're part of many events including Lakewood Arts Festival, Lakewood 4th of July Parade, Summer Solstice, Fam Jam at The Rock Hall, Kamm’s Corner Farmer’s Market and mor
What Makes These Programs Special?
Our Arts Inside/Out Programs Are:
Hands-on and engaging – from visual arts to music, dance, and more
Designed for all ages – early childhood through high school
Flexible and customizable – tailored to grade level, group size, and curriculum needs
Let's Create Something Together
Whether you're planning a field trip, enriching your curriculum, or hosting a community event, we’d love to collaborate.
To get started, email kheichel@beckcenter.org.
We host field trips
We also offer After-School Theater Tours & Workshops for clubs, scout troops, class groups, and drama students.
Professional Development & Team Building
Arts InsideOut connects your team to the transformative power of the arts through engaging professional development and team-building experiences. From hands-on workshops to experiential demonstrations and performances, groups can explore dance, theater, music, visual arts, and more—at Beck Center or in your own space.
In a welcoming, secure environment, participants are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones, laugh together, and build stronger workplace relationships. Programs like drumming, dance for wellness, improvisational theater, and cartooning foster confidence, creativity, communication, and innovative problem-solving—skills that translate directly to the workplace.
If you’d like to learn more, please contact Kelsey Heichel, Associate Director of Community Engagement, at kheichel@beckcenter.org.
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