Step Into the Dream: Ingenuity Bal: Daydreamery is May 9, 2026! | |
What happens when imagination takes the lead?
Ingenuity Cleveland invites you to step into Daydreamery, an immersive celebration on May 9th at IngenuityLabs where creativity, curiosity, and possibility collide at the 2026 Ingenuity Bal.
This isn’t just a fundraiser, it’s an experience!
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As part of Ingenuity's season-long America Dreams theme, the Bal invites you to follow your dreams into a world where fantasy becomes reality through art, performance, and unexpected moments, celebrating Cleveland's creative spirit in its most inspired form.
Join us for a fantastic evening of creativity, imagination and innovation! The Bal will feature live music and dancing, hands-on demonstrations, hors d'oeuvres, specialty cocktails by Moonbunny Libations and so much more!
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What to expect as you step into Daydreamery:
Performances from:
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Megan Sullivan Violin: an accomplished classical and contemporary performer on both acoustic and electric violin with repertoire spanning classical to today’s hits!
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Post Saga: a seven-piece band out of Cleveland that’s been playing together since 2017, blending pop, jazz, funk, and indie in a way that’s totally their own. Post Saga is here to have a good time, and they’re bringing you with them!
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MESSMAKER: Aggressively catchy melodies pair with soul-filled lyrics in a refreshing take on indie rock. Lighting up stages as a power duo, musical architect Michael McFarland and versatile percussionist George Galactic bring the energy of an arena show to every performance!
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Lounge Kitty: Lounge Kitty, the stage name of Cleveland-based performer Jessica Horvat, is a retro cabaret singer known for interactive, satirical, and "outrageous" cabaret shows!
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DJ Terkalerk: DJ Terkalerk’s sound pulls from funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and pop, blended with intention and deep musical knowledge. On the mic, he’s smooth, concise, and in control!
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Tesla Orchestra: an Ingenuity fan favorite, transforming raw electricity into music by harnessing the crackling sparks of Tesla coils. Their high-voltage performances blend science and spectacle, creating a one-of-a-kind audiovisual experience!
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Cleveland Black Fairies: Cleveland Black Fairies is a group of fairies that meet up every second Saturday in May to celebrate the annual Black Fae Day founded by Jasmine La Fleur. An organization committed to the expansion of High Fantasy through uplifting the artistry, voices, stories, and communal experiences of Black people.
Hands-on Demonstrations including:
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Leather Crafts with LemonChrystal Artist Sanctuary: LemonChrystal Artist sanctuary are excited to join Bal again this year with a leather-working craft and demo. Learn to make stamped leather bracelets and watch Lennon and Chrystal demonstrate leather burning!
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Soldering with the Makers Alliance: Beginner friendly! Learn to solder with an LED badge that you get to keep!
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Mask-Making with Oh! Sew Powerful Inc.: Step up to our mask-making bar and create your own masterpiece, then slip it on and become whatever your (day) dreams desire!
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Community Dream Catchers with Wrecks and Effects: Wrecks and Effects’ hands-on activation offers participants the opportunity to decorate and assemble dream catchers crafted from shards of broken glass and salvaged material reclaimed from their wrecking room!
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Metal Stamping Workshop with in-Delicate Jewelry: Make your mark... on metal! Stamp a keepsake bracelet, ring or necklace with Morgan Ferweda of in-Delicate Jewelry!
Dreamy art installations including:
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Dreamflow: Step into a fully immersive projection experience by resident artists Ross B and Conrad R. Through fluid visuals and responsive light, their work blurs the line between observer and environment.
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Fortune Teller, Sascha Peppercorn: For many years, Sascha Peppercorn was Cleveland's best-known (only?) living statue performance artist. While she initially began performing as a classical statue, over time she evolved her character. Most recently, she has become Madame Sascha, Living Automaton. In addition to statue work, she has also appeared as a sideshow performer/glass-walker and character artist.
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Live Event Painting with High Key Murals: Watch muralist Max of High Key Murals bring the Bal to life on canvas in real time! Experience the energy, creativity, and magic as the piece unfolds before your eyes, then take home a piece of the night itself. The finished canvas will be auctioned off at the end of the Bal!
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Smoke and Mirrors: We have lasers and smoke! We have black lights and sound effects! Step into a Tron-Inspired arena where teams face off in a relay of angles and lasers!
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Share-a-Dream: A small, luminous pulpit crafted for gentle dreaming and quite sharing. Find the meaning of your dreams in this tome. Wear the memories on your wrist.Â
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Under the Lights: A large scale installation using LED lights to create a pair of glowing spotlights against a background. The image it creates lends itself to spontaneous photo opportunities for Daydreamers.
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Rise of the New Kingdom- The Analog Garden: An organic technologic amalgam by HEYMAN! Productions that uses dream logic to randomly generate various discarded art creations. It is the control hub and information processing center for the many forgotten memories in the Analog Kingdom.
And So Much More!
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Secure Your Spot!
Tickets, annual Agent of Ingenuity Memberships, and sponsorship opportunities are available NOW! Don't wait! Pre-sale general admission tickets are on sale for just $45 and will increase to $55 on the day-of.
Take your support to the next level by becoming an Agent of Ingenuity! This annual membership secures your admission, drink tickets and more to Ingenuity's signature events including the Bal, IngenuityFest, and Flannel & Finery for just $150 (single)/$250 (pair).
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Partner with Ingenuity!
Looking to align your brand with one of Cleveland’s most creative and dynamic communities? Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Ingenuity Bal: Daydreamery are available starting at just $1,000!
By partnering with Ingenuity Cleveland, your organization will gain meaningful visibility while directly supporting local artists, makers, and innovators. Sponsorship benefits include brand recognition, engagement with a highly creative audience, and the opportunity to be part of an unforgettable, immersive experience.
Whether you’re looking to make a bold statement or build authentic community connections, we’ll work with you to create a sponsorship experience that meets your goals.
Email amplify@ingenuitycleveland.org today to learn more!
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Ingenuity Cleveland ignites the creative spark of creativity among artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators of all types through joy and collaboration, in service to social progress. With our year-round programming, including the annual IngenuityFest, we inspire audiences, push boundaries, and generate economic impact, all while changing attitudes about our region!
Ingenuity is also a founding member of the Hamilton Collaborative. We are redefining growth and innovation as an open, intentional community, managed cooperatively. We provide tools, space, and knowledge to a broad community.
Ingenuity is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with federal tax ID 20-2031718.
Any donation is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
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