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The Cultural Alliance

Welcome to The Cultural Alliance
Make us your destination for arts and culture!

Bringing internationally acclaimed visual and performing artists, diverse cultural experiences, historic parks and recreational areas, rich ethnic history, and more to eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

Ballerinas- Western Reserve Ballet Group
Ballet Western Reserve logo

218 West Boardman Street
Youngstown, OH 44501

As the region’s premier dance academy, our mission is to provide excellence in dance education which enlightens, entertains, and inspires passion and joy.

The Butler Institute of American Art
The Butler Institute of American Art

524 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44502

The Butler is unique among museums. It exists to collect and preserve works of art in all media that has been created by citizens of this country. The Butler is a walk through American history.

JAC Management Group logo with amphitheater in background
JAC Management Group LLC logo

100 E Federal Street
Youngstown, OH 44503

Since the inception of JAC Management Group in 2007, the company’s mission has been to enhance the management and operation of public assembly facilities with its distinctive structure.

Neon pink lights shining on side of Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse logo

600 Playhouse Ln
Youngstown, OH 44511

Since its inception in 1924, The Youngstown Playhouse has sustained a legacy of quality live community theatre in Northeast Ohio by staging innovative, unique, and accessible theatrical performances of classic and modern productions.

Bliss Hall - night aerial view
YSU Cliff College of Creative Arts

University Plaza 1
Youngstown, OH 44555

The Cliffe College of Creative Arts (CCCA) is a dynamic component of the Youngstown State University campus and is a major regional arts resource.

Become a Member
of The Cultural Alliance

The goal of The Cultural Alliance is to enhance and support arts and cultural organizations in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. We believe that vibrant arts, cultural, and community events play a pivotal role in regional revitalization efforts and support diversity, vitality, and prosperity. We welcome artists, venues, restaurants, and more to join us in these efforts through the power of partnerships!

Featured Events

Board of Directors

President

Chester Amedia Jr., M.D.

At-Large Community Member

Vice President

Bonnie Deutch Burdman

Ballet Western Reserve Representative

Executive Director, Community Relations/Government Affairs
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation

Secretary

Charles George

Youngstown State University Representative

CEO, Hapco Inc.

Treasurer

Ken Bigley

JAC Live/JAC Management Group Representative

Vice-President, JAC Live/JAC Management Group

Organizational Representatives

John Cox, D.O.

The Youngstown Playhouse

Pediatrician, Wee One’s Pediatrics

Rebecca Davis

The Butler Institute of American Art

Director of Development, The Butler Institute of American Art

Rev. Dr. Lewis Macklin, II

The Youngstown Playhouse

Lead Pastor, Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church

Phyllis M. Paul, Ph.D.

Youngstown State University, Cliffe College of Creative Arts

Dean, Cliffe College of Creative Arts

Louis A. Zona, Ph.D

The Butler Institute of American Art

Executive Director, The Butler Institute of American Art

At-Large Community Members

Melanie Clarke-Panella

At-Large Community Member

Director, Downtown Special Events, City of Youngstown