Ingenuity Bal: Daydreamery

The annual Ingenuity Bal is a whimsical gala unlike anything else in town, supporting Ingenuity’s year-round programming. Once known as the Bal Ingenieux, the event pays homage to Cleveland’s exclusive arts club that dominated modernist arts in the city from the 1910s until the 1940s. The Kokoon Club’s annual “Bal Masque” challenged artistic norms with the most unconventional parties around.

On May 9, Ingenuity Bal 2026: Daydreamery will kick off Ingenuity's festival season with performances, art, participatory experiences and more to celebrate hope, progress and the shared dreams of our creative community, while celebrating the vast tapestry of ideas and perspectives that make us special. 

Enjoy delightful snacks and cocktails while mingling and dancing with IngenuityLabs members, Ingeneers, Ingenuity Board Members, and the rest of the eclectic Ingenuity family and friends. Dress up, dress down, wear a mask or a costume inspired by the theme…let your daydreams run wild! 

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Tickets:

Artist Admission $35 (limited quantity, presale only)

General Admission: $45 (presale)

Day-of Event Tickets: $55 

…Or go ahead and purchase your annual Agents of Ingenuity Membership for VIP perks, drink tickets, and your season pass to Bal, IngenuityFest and our holiday soirée!

 Looking to sponsor the Bal? Email russa@ingenuitycleveland.org for information.