The Artists in Residence program at the Rock Hall is in partnership with The Kulas Foundation. Now in its sixth 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.
Summer 2025 Artists in Residence
Sierra Delaine
Sierra Delaine is a Cleveland Native known as a singer-songwriter, visual artist, and producer whose alt-soul sound blends jazz, hip-hop, and R&B into something both intimate and electric. She is a graduate of the Cleveland School of the Arts with additional training in classical and jazz voice; her work reflects a deep connection to the city’s creative roots. With live shows, self-produced projects, and community workshops through her brand “Deep Daisy”, Sierra is helping shape the future of Cleveland’s evolving music scene.
Hannah Tramonte
Cleveland based singer-songwriter Hannah Tramonte just released her newest original titled “Red Light Kiss”. She is currently studying Music Industry and Voice as well as marketing at Baldwin Wallace University. Some of Hannah’s recent credits include performing at CMA Fest in Nashville, recording at the Brandy Melville Recording Studio in NYC, and opening for Andy Grammer at Playhouse Square. She has sang the National Anthem for the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Guardians, and the FBI National Convention.
Lex Moda
Lex Moda is the glam-pop, nonstop rock ’n’ roll machine behind Cleveland’s power rock supergroup Cellophane Jane. A multi-instrumentalist and studio rat, he blurs the line between artist, producer, and walking exclamation point.
Summer Sets
- July 3, 5-7pm – North Coast Yard
- July 11, 12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- July 18, 12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- July 24, 5-7pm – North Coast Yard
- August 1, 12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- August 8, 8pm – Rock Hall PNC Stage, Artist in Residence Showcase
- August 9, 12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- August 17, 12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- August 21, 5-7pm – North Coast Yard
- August 28, 5-7pm – North Coast Yard
Summer Sets
- June 26, 5-7pm – North Coast Yard
- July 5, 12-2 pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- July 10, 5-7 pm – North Coast Yard
- July 20, 12-2 pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- July 25, 12-2 pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- July 27, 12-2 pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- August 2,12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- August 7, 5-7pm – North Coast Yard
- August 8, 8pm – Rock Hall PNC Stage, Artist in Residence Showcase
- August 15, 12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- August 22, 12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
Summer Sets
- June 19, 5- pm – North Coast Yard
- July 17, 5-7pm – North Coast Yard
- July 19, 12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- July 26, 12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- July 31, 5-7pm – North Coast Yard
- August 3, 12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- August 8, 8pm – Rock Hall PNC Stage, Artist in Residence Showcase
- August 14, 5-7 pm – North Coast Yard
- August 16, 12-2pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
- August 23, 12-2 pm – Rock Hall Outdoor PNC Stage
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
We are in the middle of our sixth summer of the Artist in Residence program. Applications for Summer 2026 artists will open in fall 2025.
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