the relay cleveland exhibition

Now on display through February 2026

The Relay Cleveland Exhibition is a self-guided experience that invites you to explore Cleveland’s history of segregation, desegregation, and the ongoing struggle for educational equity. Through narrative, artwork, and data, visitors encounter the moments, voices, and movements that shaped this city, reminding us that we are not merely observing history. We are actively part of its next chapter. Will you take the baton?

Open to all, free admission.

Step Into the Story.

We invite you to step into the story of Cleveland’s journey to school desegregation. The Relay Cleveland Exhibition is on view in historic Brett Hall at the Cleveland Public Library’s Main Branch, in the heart of downtown.

Planning a field trip, college seminar, or group outing? Let us help make your visit special. Contact us at connect@relaycleveland.org to schedule.

research + stories.

Experience the intersection of art, technology, data, and storytelling as it traces Cleveland's school desegregation journey from 1930 to today. Drawing on cited research, historical imagery, and creative expression.

local art.

Come explore compelling visual art created by talented local artists and creatives, many of them current or former Cleveland students and parents: Nathaniel Austin, Chanell Boyd, Joshua Gary, Arthur B. Hill II, Julien Medina, Ajha Dean-Phillips, Kashmir Thompson, Christopher Webb, and Isaac Williams (Color Beyond).

For all.

We all have a role to play in creating a future where every child in Cleveland grows up in a neighborhood with a high-quality school. This exhibit is both a reflection and a call to action. We welcome curious minds of all ages and backgrounds.

the relay Cleveland exhibition

community programming series

Please join us for a dynamic series of community programs curated by the Relay Cleveland Campaign Committee. All programs are open to the public. Check out the exhibition, and join in on one of the thoughtfully curated panels, screenings and talks. Please note: unless otherwise noted, all programs will take place in the North Reading Room, at CPL’s Main Branch.

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