Frequently Asked Questions

What does ArtWorks do?
•    Provide meaningful employment and training in the arts to
      Greater Cincinnati area teens
•    Develop a mentoring program between youth and established artists
•    Increase public awareness of the importance of the arts and arts education
•    Foster cultural awareness and promote the Greater Cincinnati community
•    Promote partnerships of public and private organizations
•    Increase employment opportunities for professional and emerging artists


How can I make a donation to ArtWorks?
•    You can simply mail a donation to:
      ArtWorks
      Attn: Director of Development
      811 Race Street
      Cincinnati, OH, 45202

•    Or you can visit this page for more information.


How can I volunteer at ArtWorks?
•    Click here to learn how you can lend a hand at ArtWorks.


How do I get a mural in my neighborhood?
•    You can fill out an application for a mural at any time. Click here for an application.

•    Applications will be reviewed bi-annually and ArtWorks will contact you about the
      status of your application. Murals are painted in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.


When is the ArtWorks Gallery open?
•    9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
•    Check the Gallery Schedule for a schedule of opening receptions.


How do I learn about Gallery events?
•    Sign up for our mailing list and receive announcements for upcoming
     Gallery shows.




For Teens and Parents

What is an Apprentice Artist?
•    Apprentice Artists are aged 14 – 19, hired to work in the ArtWorks Summer or
      After-School Program.
•    Apprentices are hired from the Greater Cincinnati area, on average from 70 different
     schools and 59 zip codes.
•    Apprentices work in teams alongside professional artists to create large
     works of art, to perform to public audiences, and to publish literary works.
•    Every year ArtWorks produces 10 – 15 separate projects spanning a variety
     of disciplines in the arts.


Is ArtWorks an art camp?
•    No. ArtWorks is a job program that provides young people with quality education
     and on-the-job training in the visual, literary, and performing arts.
•    Since 1996, ArtWorks has provided jobs for over 2000 Greater Cincinnati youth and
     over 375 professional artists.


How much do Apprentice Artists earn?
•    Apprentice Artists earn minimum wage, $7.00 an hour, for up to 22.5 hours a week
     during the six-week program.
•    Apprentice Artists take a half hour lunch break each workday that is unpaid.

Is the ArtWorks Program just fow low-income families?
•    ArtWorks is an equal opportunity employer. As long as the apprentices are between
     the ages of 14-19, live in the Greater Cincinnati Area and have talent in the medium
     they're applying for, they are eligible to work with us.


Do you have to live in Cincinnati to work at ArtWorks?
•    No, you can live in Northern Kentucky or anywhere in the Greater Cincinnati area.


When does the ArtWorks Summer Program begin?
•    Monday, June 16, 2008.
•    The program is 6 weeks long and ends July 25, 2008.
•    The work schedule is Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
•    Only three absences are allowed during the six-week program. Apprentices who
      miss more than three days of work or are consistently tardy will be terminated.


Where is ArtWorks located?
•    The ArtWorks administrative office and Gallery are located at 811 Race St.,
      in downtown Cincinnati. Click here for map.
•    Worksites in the Summer Program are located at various studio locations in or
      near to downtown Cincinnati.
•    Locations are generally near Metro bus routes.

Who needs a work permit?
•    Any Apprentice Artist who is 14 or 15 during the Summer Program (June 16 – July 25)
      is required by state law to obtain a work permit from their school.
•    Apprentices must be over the age of 14 before June 16, 2008 to work at ArtWorks.
•    When ArtWorks sends hire notification letters, work permit forms will be included for
      all 14 and 15 year olds along with complete instructions on how to obtain
      a work permit.
•    If you are 14 or 15 and do not have a work permit by June 16, 2008,
      ArtWorks cannot allow you to work.

What are my chances of being hired by ArtWorks?
•    This summer, ArtWorks plans to hire 175 teens.
•    Hiring decisions are based on more than talent. ArtWorks considers your enthusiasm
      during your interview and your dedication and availability. Plus, turning in a
      complete application is very important when ArtWorks reviews your file.
•    ArtWorks notifies all applicants of acceptance by the end of May.




For Professional Artists

How can I be a Teaching Artist in the ArtWorks Program?
•    You can apply by March 31, 2008 for the ArtWorks Summer Program.
      To learn more, click here.
•    Check back in the fall or spring for After-School Teaching Opportunities.


How do I get a show in the Gallery?
•    The ArtWorks Gallery is currently not accepting applications for exhibitions.
      However, we will accept them later this year, so check back again to find out when.


How do I join the ArtWorks Artist Registry?
•    Sign up here. As part of the ArtWorks Artist Registry you will receive regular e-mails
      about job opportunities, Gallery call-to-artists, competitions, and more.