June 20, 2025 @ Worthington Yards Register by June 13th
INKLING OF SUMMER: A SOLSTICE BENEFIT
Friday, June 20 | 5:30 PM–Sunset
At the Stunning Worthington Yards, Cleveland | 725 Johnson Court, Cleveland
Celebrate the longest day of the year in unforgettable style! Join Zygote Press for our most anticipated event of the summer — a vibrant, art-filled solstice celebration at the beautiful Worthington Yards in downtown Cleveland.
Inkling of Summer isn’t just a party — it’s a powerful gathering of Cleveland’s creative community, united in support of accessible, affordable, and sustainable printmaking. Your ticket helps Zygote provide scholarships, professional residencies, and studio access for artists at all stages of their journey.
If you can’t attend, please consider making a donation or buying a ticket for a friend.
If you have a question, please contact Jackie Feldman, Executive Director: jfeldman@zygotepress.org / 216-621-2900 ext. 1
A heartfelt thank you to Neil and Amy Viny for generously hosting Inkling of Summer at Worthington Yards!
EVENT DETAILS
Silent Auction: Gift bundles featuring The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Shawn Paul Salon, The Wicked Plant Company, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Beck Center for the Arts, Amba Restaurant, Framing Unlimited, Lakewood Art Supply, Fat Cats Restaurant, and many more.
Art Auction: Chris Fornadel, our Board President, will conduct a live auction of curated arts experiences with exclusive access to local institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, Kent State University Museum, and more!
Curated Art Sale: Featuring works by fantastic local artists like Jen Harris, Karen Beckwith, Michelle Grabner, Lisa Schonberg, Meryl Engler, Amy Casey, and others.
Food: Catering by TBA
Parking: Self Parking at meters on West 5th and 9th Streets and surface lots on St. Clair and at the end of Johnson Court
Attire: Summer Elegance
Tickets: $100 for individual tickets or 5 tickets for $450 before May 23
🎨 Hands-on artmaking
🍷 Open bar & non-alcoholic drinks
🍴 Divine and abundant delicacies by Murray Hill Market
🎶 Live music by DJ NicNacc
🏆 Prizes + giveaways
🖼️ A thrilling live art auction
🌅 Front-row seats to Cleveland’s longest sunset in a gorgeous terraced courtyard
🪩 A gathering of Cleveland’s cutting edge creatives
💥 Exclusive sneak peeks at Zygote’s bold new projects
In these unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever to amplify the impact of the arts on communities and cities! Let’s make this the biggest Inkling yet.
Don’t miss the magic — get your tickets today!
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