Check On Your Mate: Chess Meets Art for Mental Health

Check on Your Mate is a one-of-a-kind Chess & Community event hosted by Steven Kwan, blending sports, art, mental health awareness, and cultural heritage—all in one powerful experience.

Join us on Monday, June 23rd 2025, at the Baseball Heritage Museum at League Park for a 16-player blitz chess tournament featuring professional athletes, student players, and chess influencers—broadcast live on ESPN Cleveland and Chess.com.

The event also features:

• Live art and storytelling
• Community discussions on mental health and culture
• Exclusive merch drops benefiting local nonprofits
• Special guests from the Cleveland Guardians, Cavs, and more

Whether you’re a chess fan, community advocate, or just curious—this event is for you. Come for the game, stay for the impact.

Free to attend. Limited capacity—RSVP required.

A Transformative Initiative: For Art’s Sake

For Art’s Sake is one of seven Transformative Arts Fund Projects announced in August 2024. This groundbreaking initiative empowers Cleveland artists to thrive in the creative economy through public activations across the city. By bridging gaps in artistic development, the project provides participants with opportunities and equips them with critical skills in branding, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. For Art’s Sake amplifies local talent while fostering a deeper connection between art and public life.

Event Details:

To learn more about the artists and For Art’s Sake, visit the Check On Your Mate at forartssakecle.org.

Host or Publisher For Art's Sake