No Ingenuity Event would be possible without the generous support of individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations.    Bal Ingénieux is no exception.  

Attending the event?  Worry about the fantastic mask you’re going to wear.  Worry about making your friends jealous on Facebook Saturday morning.  Worry about having too much fun.  But don’t worry about parking.  There’s plenty of it.  Download the printable parking map by clicking the link below: ingenuityparking See you at the Bal Ingénieux!

We have these fantastic, one-of-a-kind masks created by Cleveland-area artist Pat Tilk.  These are custom designed, hardened clay pieces of art that will have a long life after you wear yours on May 4th. We’re offering these masks right now for sale at $100 and then auctioning off them (if any are left) at the auction.  Don’t just see art on May 4th — be the art! Contact dana@ingenuitycleveland.com to purchase a mask in advance and pick it up at the Bal Ingeniéux!

Wondering what to wear to he Bal?  Don’t worry, this is not your grandmother’s formal event.  Well, it depends on who your grandmother was.  The original Kokoon Club parties featured fabulous costumes than ranged from artsy to downright risqué (see the photo from one of the original Bals.)  What should you wear?  Let’s just say that you get more points for creativity than for formality.  Show up on May 4th, wear a mask, have fun.  We have three different ticket levels ($100, $40, $20) so everyone can come up and be part of Cleveland’s history and future! Buy your tickets here!  

We’re very excited to have Cello Fury back for our Bal Ingenieux.  These guys rocked the festival last year with a sound that is all at once primal rock and refined classical. Cello Fury is playing at 8:30, Friday, May 4 during Bal Ingenieux.  Tickets are for $40 which includes drink tickets and an entire night of entertainment until 1AM.  You can also get into the Premier Party which includes dinner and music starting at 6PM.  For tickets and information click here. Cello Fury is a rarity in the music world: three classically trained cellists and a rock drummer performing high-energy original music in venues ranging from concert halls to rock clubs. Appealing to a diverse audience across age groups and musical interests sets Cello Fury apart from your average rock band. Continually developing their own unique style of cello rock music, cellists Simon Cummings, Ben Muño and Nicole Myers along

As part of strategic plan, Festival increases number of board positions March 27, 2012 (Cleveland) – Ingenuity Cleveland announces that its board of directors has appointed eight new members.  These new members come from a wide range of professions and backgrounds reflecting the multi-faceted mission of Ingenuity to celebrate innovation and creativity in art, technology, and science. This new wave of board appointments came as existing terms expired on the current board.  The new board member selection process was informed by Ingenuity’s 2011 strategic planning process.  This process involved interviews and discussions with stakeholders in the community and resulted in a long-term vision for the Festival and the organization. Ingenuity’s new board members include: Jeff Blackwell – President of Rogers Company Dar Caldwell – Co-Founder/Marketing at Shaker LaunchHouse Mike Gustafson – Partner, Technology at Rosetta Arnold Hirshon – Associate Provost and University Librarian at Case Western Reserve University Erika Imre