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The Assembly Room

Designing Connection. Creating
Impact.

Where culture leads and systems follow.

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Upcoming Events

Where Culture Comes to Life

CityofCleveland Labor Day

Annual Labor Day Parade & Festival

Each year, the 11th Congressional District Community Caucus hosts the iconic Labor Day Parade & Festival—a powerful celebration of culture, community, and civic pride. This year, partnering with The Assembly Room to bring fresh energy and creative vision to this beloved tradition.

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Salsa Across Borders

The Rock Hall is partnering with The Assembly Room to host a Salsa Dancing Festival and Competition. The FREE event will kick off with workshops and family activities, and move into the competition, ending with a social dance party to end the night.

SERVICES

Committed to excellence

We design and produce unforgettable cultural experiences that connect people, elevate heritage, and drive impact.

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Cultural Events & Experiences

Signature Experiences

  • High-impact, culturally immersive events that spark movement and expand reach.

  • From large-scale gatherings like Salsa Across Borders to multi-sensory celebrations of music, dance, and history, our signature experiences bring culture to life.

Curated Community Events

  • Intimate, purpose-driven gatherings that spark dialogue, deepen understanding, and celebrate identity.

  • Whether it's a film screening, cultural gathering, or storytelling night, we craft experiences that connect people through shared narratives and meaningful moments.

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Workshops & Consulting

Creative Equity Workshops

  • Immersive workshops designed to advance equity, inclusion, and belonging through the lens of storytelling, cultural history, and performance. We guide teams through experiential learning that builds empathy, deepens cultural understanding, and inspires more inclusive leadership and workplace practices.


Strategic Cultural Consulting

  • Advisory services that help organizations integrate cultural intelligence and human-centered design into strategy, programming, and engagement. We collaborate with clients to amplify impact through culturally responsive storytelling, authentic community connection, and values-aligned initiatives.


Leadership Retreats & Facilitation

  • Custom-designed retreats and sessions that align teams, clarify purpose, and activate vision through creative, participatory methods. From executive retreats to cross-functional collaborations, we facilitate space for reflection, connection, and strategic breakthrough.

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Performances: Historical and Untold Stories

Living History Productions

  • Dynamic theatrical experiences that spotlight overlooked historical figures and movements, using performance to connect audiences with the power of the past.

  • We bring history to life through immersive storytelling that educates, engages, and honors voices too often left out of the narrative.

Pop-Up Storytelling Activations

  • Site-specific performances featuring costumed interpreters and storytellers who embody historical figures in unexpected, everyday spaces.From schools and museums to civic events and public gatherings, these pop-up moments spark curiosity, dialogue, and cultural awareness on the go.

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Contractor Coalition for Set Design

Theatrical & Film Design-Build Services

  • A collaborative team of minority- and women-led professionals specializing in the design and construction of immersive environments for stage, screen, and live events. From concept to execution, we bring creative visions to life with a focus on cultural authenticity, innovation, and high production value.

Cultural Installation Design

  • We partner with institutions, brands, and communities to create custom visual installations that elevate stories, honor history, and engage audiences.

  • Whether permanent or pop-up, our installations merge artistry with narrative to transform space and deepen cultural connection.

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Custom 
Collaboration

Creative Direction for Cultural Campaigns

  • We provide strategic creative leadership for campaigns and experiences that center culture, equity, and community impact.

  • From brand activations to civic initiatives, we collaborate with cities, companies, and organizations to craft compelling narratives and design culturally rich experiences.

 

Pop-Up Programming & Exhibitions

  • Customizable, portable programming designed to enhance festivals, conferences, and public events with immersive storytelling and visual installations.

ABOUT

Why We 

Gather

Mission
The Assembly Room is a creative studio and cultural catalyst that designs spaces, stories, and experiences where connection drives innovation. We partner across industries to center culture, build community, and spark impact through storytelling, strategy, and design.

Vision
A world where culture and creativity are key drivers of community, change, and transformative systems.

Core Values

  • Community-Centered Design
    We ground our work in the people and places we serve, designing with communities.

  • Creative Impact
    We believe creativity is a force for growth, healing, and transformation.

  • Equity in Action
    We build inclusive platforms that amplify underrepresented voices and drive meaningful, measurable change.

  • Collaborative Power
    We thrive in partnership and we value shared vision, mutual respect, and collective success.

  • Legacy-Informed Innovation
    We honor cultural roots while crafting bold, future-facing solutions that leave lasting impact.

APPROACH

The Assembly Method

At The Assembly Room, we lead with story, strategy, and soul. Whether producing a cultural event, designing immersive environments, or facilitating equity-centered dialogue, we approach every project with intention, creativity, and care. We view culture as a powerful driver of connection and transformation which allows us to collaborate with communities, creatives, and institutions to bring bold ideas to life. Our process begins with deep listening and shared visioning to ensure that every experience we create reflects the people and purpose it serves.

We don’t just produce experiences, we assemble meaning, movement, and momentum that drive lasting impact.

BENEFITS

What sets us apart is what brings us together

At The Assembly Room, we don’t just create, we curate experiences that resonate, challenge, and inspire. We blend culture, creativity, and strategy to design moments that matter, spaces that speak, and programs that shift perspectives. We’re not a typical studio or consulting firm, we're a gathering ground for impact. Whether you're seeking meaningful storytelling, immersive design, or deeper community engagement, we build with you and bring authenticity, artistry, and intention to every collaboration. 

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