ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

The Artists in Residence program at the Rock Hall is in partnership with The Kulas Foundation. Now in its fifth year, the program focuses on up and coming musicians from the Northeast Ohio area. During their summer with us, the artists perform regularly on our plaza, spend time writing songs and developing their musical skills. Additionally they meet with industry professionals from around the country to learn about all facets of the music business, including marketing, merchandising, copywriting and publishing, PR and more. By the end of the program they will have tangible tools and resources, along with improved skills, that they can take with them to move to the next level of their music careers.

 

2024 Artist in Residence

Clare Feorene

Clare Feorene is an indie singer songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio.  She is inspired by artists like Fenne Lily, Dolly Parton, Florence Welch, and Joni Mitchell.  Mer music showcases fer ethereal vocals, earnest guitar playing, and infectious melodies. Listen to the lyrics, and learn about the peculiar world we live in.   

Beer Garden Performances: 

  • Sunday, July 7th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Thursday, July 11th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Friday, July 19th – Happy Hour 3-5,

  • Saturday, July 27th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Thursday, August 1st – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Sunday, August 4th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Thursday, August 8th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Friday, August 16th – Happy Hour 3-5

  • Sunday, August 18th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

Joe Brown

Joe Brown is a songwriter, multi instrumentalist, and producer from Hudson, Ohio. Beginning his musical career as a tubist in the middle school band, Joe has since then explored every area of music available to him. Most significantly, as the Covid pandemic rang in his senior year, he spent his time self-learning the guitar as well as recording. Now attending Baldwin Wallace University, Joe remains a busy artist, releasing singles, collaborating with friends, and performing with various groups like the “BW Beatles” and his own “Joe Brown Band,” which recently had its headlining debut at the Grog Shop.

Beer Garden Performances:

  • Saturday, July 6th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Friday, July 12th – Happy Hour 3-5

  • Sunday, July 14th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Friday, July 26th – Happy Hour 3-5

  • Saturday, August 3rd – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Sunday, August 11th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Thursday, August 15th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Saturday, August 17th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

Karina Eleni

Karina Eleni is a Los Angeles native, but a Cleveland girl at heart (due to her huge Greek family who all live in Ohio). Karina’s passion for singing and songwriting began at a very early age-she’s been singing as long as she could talk. Her songs are a bold blend of Pop, Rock and Jazz. Currently a rising senior at NYU, Karina performs her music all over New York City at venues like: The Bowery Electric, The Delancey, 54 Below and City Winery to name a few.

Beer Garden Performances:

  • Saturday, July 13th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Thursday, July 18th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Saturday, July 20th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Sunday, July 21st – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Thursday, July 25th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

  • Friday, August 2nd – Happy Hour 3-5

  • Friday, August 9th – Happy Hour 3-5

  • Saturday, August 10th – Lunch By The Lake 12-2

Save the date: Artist in Residence Showcase

August 16th, 7pm

Program Details:

  • Work with the Rock Hall team to create a road map for their music career development, and a plan to achieve their goals during the program
  • Learn from mentors in the field about performing, songwriting, audio production, contracts, performing rights organizations, and booking gigs in order to advance as artists, and then take actionable steps in these various areas
  • Play weekly sets as a part of our Rock Hall Live summer music series
  • Work with our dynamic and creative Marketing team to develop and elevate the musician’s social media, receive media training and learn other marketing techniques
  • Gain experience marketing themselves and a venue from digital/social to hands on grassroots direct marketing and points between.
  • Learn performance stage setup and gain hands on audio experience so they can confidently work with sound professionals in venues and studios
  • Work with artists to build on specific music skills, such as instrument proficiency or songwriting
  • Record tracks and a music video onsite in the Hall of Fame
  • Learn to augment solo performance with musicians that sit in and/or electronic enhancements.
  • Commit to providing 20-30 hours each week to the program either virtually or onsite for a minimum of 10 weeks
  • Present on the internship experience, including a live performance of music created during the program
  • Collaborate with the other Artists in Residence for an end of summer showcase concert.

Application

Applications for our Summer 2024 program are now closed and we have our 3 Artist in Residents on board for the summer session.  Come back in fall 2024 to apply for the 2025 program.

Program Alumni

  • Meet our past resident musicians and see where they are now!

Applicant Requirements

  • Active musician producing original music that is commercially available
  • Proven experience performing full solo sets of primarily original music to a live audience in a night club, festival stage, or related venue
  • Proven songwriting experience
  • Experience moving from demo to finished tracks
  • Have graduated High School and are in the midst of pursuing your musical career, and/or in a related college level academic program
  • Prior customer service experience preferred
  • Cover letter that explains your journey as a musician, and what you will bring to this opportunity
  • Provide files or links to your original music