Founded in 1986, the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque presents new and classic motion pictures—foreign films, independent movies, thematic film series, touring retrospectives, second- run films, and special guests—50 weekends of the year in CIA’s Peter B. Lewis Theater.

Approximately 250 different feature films (or full-length programs of short films) are shown every year (over 450 separate screenings). Many offerings are local premieres. Movies are projected from 35mm film and DCP. The New York Times has called the Cinematheque “one of the country’s best repertory movie theatres.”

Cinematheque screenings are open to the general public (attracting thousands of moviegoers every year) and require an admission fee. But CIA students can attend any Cinematheque presentation for the discounted member price simply by showing their CIA ID at the box office.

The Cinematheque publishes a bi-monthly film schedule. Online listings are available at https://cinematheque.cia.edu/.