ArtWorks Cincinnati

Pones Dance Performance
2023-08-27 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 1195 Elm St,, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Immerse Yourself in Expressive Action
FREE – Performance begins at 2:15 p.m.
Eight social justice dance apprentices will share a beautiful, free dance performance inspired by the “Love Wins” mural.
This summer’s program merged Pones’ dance education with ArtWorks’ arts-based workforce model. Apprentices collaborate with pros, research via community engagement, perform authentically, and build their portfolios. This team previously performed a powerful dance in front of ArtWorks’ Casa Colina mural, amplifying its messages of inclusion and diversity.
Join us and view the results of this unique new collaboration.
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Matter Matters Opening
2023-07-28 17:00 - 2023-07-29 19:00 | ArtWorks V² Gallery, 929 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Hundreds of colorful straws assembled into an abstract arrangement. Fifty pool noodles arranged on a wall to create a dynamic sculpture. Artist Amelia Key elevates and transforms ordinary objects into beautiful creations by composing collections of everyday ephemera into artworks. This assortment of pieces that creatively incorporate waste materials to highlight their impact on daily life and the environment will be exhibited at Matter Matters in the ArtWorks V2 Gallery from July 28 to September 15.
ArtWorks is holding a free public opening reception on Friday, July 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the V2 Gallery. Registrations are requested but not required.
Key and the group of artists worked hard to create a meaningful dialogue about plastic, waste, the environment, and the intricate relationship between materials and concepts. Materials used in the works on view came from a variety of sources, including the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub, LaSoupe, SIGHT Eyecare and Eyewear in Wyoming, and individual donations.
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Wet Paint Featuring Frank O’Farrell and ArtWorks Apprentices
2023-07-27 18:00 - 19:30 | 21c Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Hear from Frank O’Farrell, Founder of Fourthwall Youth Studios, an award-winning film production and digital media program for the youth of Cincinnati. ArtWorks Apprentices have partnered with Fourthwall to create a captivating film series this summer. This collaborative effort aims to raise awareness about the challenges of mental health and foster a deeper understanding of diverse learning abilities. When the film is completed, it will be distributed to schools, with the goal of reducing stigma and igniting positive action. Get ready to be moved and inspired by these impactful stories.
In addition to this film project, attendees will also hear from ArtWorks Apprentices about other summer projects including murals taking shape inside Kroger’s downtown headquarters, the Hamilton County Garage at Findlay Market, and Rookwood Commons.
This is a FREE event; all are welcome.
RSVP HERE
About Fourthwall Youth Studios
Frank O’Farrell created Fourthwall Youth Studios to introduce creative practices and the art of filmmaking to Cincinnati youth who struggle academically. With a focus on developing personal character and 21st-century skills, its mission is to help youth find their voice and express their individuality through digital and performance arts, to change the trajectory of their own lives, those around them, and their community. Since 2015, over 700 young filmmakers have participated in Fourthwall’s various programs, producing almost 100 films and garnering over 60 national, regional and local awards. Many participating students have attended or graduated from some of the country’s best film schools and several have opened their own production companies. In addition to Fourthwall, Frank also teaches at the University of Cincinnati’s Digital Media Collaborative.
About Wet Paint
Wet Paint by ArtWorks is a quarterly event series that offers a look behind the scenes of the organization’s upcoming projects, centering on the artists who make our city vibrant. Since 1996, ArtWorks has employed over 7,000 youth and creative professionals, annually investing around $1.5 million in wages for artists. ArtWorks is inviting the public to learn firsthand about the experience of creating public art and other arts-based projects from the Apprentice Artists and project designers. Each event will feature a series of talks for Apprentice artists and highlight one project designer from the season in an artist talk and Q&A at the event.

Pones Performance at Casa Colina
2023-07-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Casa Colina, 821 Purcell Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Event by Pones and ArtWorks Cincinnati

“Migration is natural; migration is beautiful.”

Come support Pones and ArtWorks Cincinnati in this first-year endeavor! For the past 8 weeks, eight social justice dance apprentices have been working to research, conceptualize, choreograph, and perform a social justice piece that aligns with the themes of the Casa Colina (House on the Hill) mural in Price Hill.

This ArtWorks mural, designed by artists Karla Batres Gilvin and Bradley Gilvin, incorporates themes of immigration and environmentalism. Apprentices will perform a brief site-specific piece and then be available for a Q&A session about their experiences this summer. Afterwards, join us for an informal afterparty at Veracruz Mexican Restaurant.

Come see what the future of ARTS and ADVOCACY looks like in our city!

Learn more at https://fb.me/e/167obi4Iq

Apprentice Information Session
2023-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | ArtWorks, 2429 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Learn what it’s like to be an ArtWorks Apprentice and how to apply by attending this free info session.
Applicants, parents, guardians, and educators are all welcome at this event, and your questions and curiosity are encouraged.
Apprentice Opportunities
ArtWorks Youth Apprentices work with Teaching Artists to create public art and community impact projects. Opportunities for Apprentices are listed below. Learn more about becoming an Apprentice.

ArtWorks Van Mural Apprentice
Avondale Mural Apprentice
Bond Hill CRC Mural Apprentice
Cuban Cultural Mural Apprentice
Walnut Hills Mural Apprentice

Join ArtWorks for our latest event in the Wet Paint series!
2023-06-29 18:00 - 19:30 | 21c Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Wet Paint
Thursday, June 29, 6–7:30 p.m.
21C Museum Hotel
609 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Matthew Dayler
Hear from Cincinnati-based artist Matthew Dayler, of Chroma Projects, who designed one of our summer murals in partnership with Cincinnati Pride now currently in production by ArtWorks apprentices.
Attendees will also learn about other summer projects including Pones, the True Body project and the SHP mural project going up this summer at 315 E. Seventh Street (Sycamore Place) downtown.
This is a FREE event; all are welcome.
RSVP HERE
About the Artist:
Matthew Dayler, an Ontario-born artist, is an Assistant Professor at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. With a diverse range of interests, his artwork draws inspiration from historical and contemporary imagery, exploring themes of identity alongside elements of pop culture, music, and sports. Dayler’s creative expressions take various forms, including murals, prints, drawings, and video. His work can be found adorning the walls of corporate offices, schools, and public spaces across the USA, the Netherlands, and Australia. Based in Cincinnati, Dayler is the visionary behind Chroma Projects, a company specializing in the conceptualization and production of immersive murals and installations.
About Wet Paint:
Wet Paint by ArtWorks is a quarterly event series that offers a look behind the scenes of the organization’s upcoming projects, centering on the artists who make our city vibrant. Since 1996, ArtWorks has employed over 7,000 youth and creative professionals, annually investing around $1.5 million in wages for artists. ArtWorks is inviting the public to learn firsthand about the experience of creating public art and other arts-based projects from the Apprentice Artists and project designers. Each event will feature a series of talks for Apprentice artists and highlight one project designer from the season in an artist talk and Q&A at the event.

ArtAmplified
2023-06-11 | OH
Thank You for Being a Part of ArtAmplified

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the attendees who joined us at ArtAmplified—our three-part urban festival dedicated to amplifying expression and connection through art.
We hope you loved the multi-disciplinary arts, music, food & beverage celebration as much as we did.
Your presence and participation made the event truly exceptional, bringing together our vibrant community in a unique and memorable way. We hope you enjoyed immersing yourself in the artistic wonders and diverse experiences that ArtAmplified had to offer.
Many thanks to our premier sponsor — The Annex Gallery. We are also very grateful for the generous support of Brave Berlin, whose projections illuminated our murals throughout the day. We also want to express sincere thanks to Lost Hospitality for providing three unique venues for ArtAmplified — Somerset, Alice, and Somerhaus, and exceptional support to our ArtWorks team and event participants.
We also appreciate our ArtAmplified in-kind supporters including Brown-Forman, DJ Adam Little, DJZ Jason Zwolinski, Embra Yoga Studio, Revel OTR Urban Winery, Rhinegeist Brewery, United Dairy Farmers, Wildweed, Yield Coffee.
Thank you to everyone who was part of ArtAmplified and to all our supporters as we continue to make our communities and shared public spaces more vibrant and engaging.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

In-Kind Sponsors
Brown-Forman, DJ Adam Little, DJZ Jason Zwolinski, Embra Yoga Studio, Revel OTR Urban Winery, Rhinegeist Brewery, United Dairy Farmers, Wildweed, Yield Coffee
Proceeds from ArtAmplified benefit ArtWorks’ impactful artist programs, job creation, and public art.
If you have any questions please contact Development Director, Dominique Khoury Sutton at dominique@artworkscincinnati.org.

Featured designs are part of ArtWorks mural series New Lines, curated by artists & Youth Apprentices to bring appreciation to Cincinnati’s urban alleyway systems through a variety of street art styles and mediums.

ArtWorks Info Session: About our Apprenticeships
2023-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 | ArtWorks, 2429 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Learn more about what it’s like to be an ArtWorks Apprentice and how to apply by attending an information session. Applicants, parents, guardians, and educators are all welcome to attend these events.
All info sessions will be offered both in person at our administrative office and streamed virtually over Microsoft Teams. Find the link to join virtually on our website: https://www.artworkscincinnati.org/get…/apprenticeships/ or on the ticket page. RSVP here.

Monumental Conversations
2023-02-25 11:30 - 14:00 | ArtWorks V² Gallery, 929 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
ArtWorks’ latest initiative, New Monuments, is looking for input from the community Saturday, February 25, 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ArtWorks V2 Gallery, 929 E McMillan.
Monumental Conversations is a social gathering of Cincinnati residents intended to promote personal storytelling and the creation of visual representation. Following an introduction on what the New Monuments Initiative is and who the Civic Studio Artists are, the event guests are invited to freely move between the two craft sections and a graffiti wall. The purpose of this Monumental Conversation is to gather information on what the community feels is needed to develop new monuments in the future.
The event is set up as an open house where guests can sign up for a 15-minute portrait and interview session. They will be able to choose between three different artists, based on samples of their styles, and will receive a number that will be called when it’s their turn. During the portrait sessions, guests will be interviewed about their personal life and community, which will be recorded. Each guest will be able to have both the pieces they create, and their portrait photographed which is available to take home. Information about the initiative is available by contacting Karla Batres Gilvin, Director, Community Impact, at 513-333-3600, ext. 11, or by email at Karla@ArtWorksCincinnati.org
Register for this event.

Zeitgeist Opening Reception at ArtWorks V² Gallery
2023-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | ArtWorks V² Gallery, 929 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
ArtWorks is thrilled to partner with Core Clay on Zeitgeist! Over the course of several weeks Alondra Biberos, professional sculptor, taught our teen and young adult Artists the process of exploring creativity through ceramics. The Artists have explored hand-built vessel work and surface decoration. Zeitgeist displays the students’ 3D works using texture, color, and organic forms. Join us at the opening reception! An artist talk will begin at 5:30pm. RSVP HERE.

Plan to also stop by our neighborhood brewery, Esoteric Brewing Co.. A portion of their evening’s proceeds will be donated to ArtWorks!

Featured Artists:
Alondra Biberos
Jazmyn Brown
Mouhamadou Dieng
Poornima Gopalan
Aliese Hewitt
Cassie Jackson
Emily Mentrup
Rashad Orlando
Sophie Shiff

ArtWorks Info Session: About our Teaching Artist Program
2023-02-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 | ArtWorks, 2429 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Through the ArtWorks Teaching Artist program, gain professional skills and help develop teens and young adults to reach their greatest potential while executing large-scale creative projects.
Learn more about what it’s like to be a part of our Teaching Staff and how to apply by registering for an information session. Join us in person at our administrative office or virtually over Microsoft Teams. Find the link to meet virtually here.

ArtWorks Info Session: About our Apprenticeships
2023-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | ArtWorks, 2429 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Learn more about what it’s like to be an ArtWorks Apprentice and how to apply by attending an information session. Applicants, parents, guardians, and educators are all welcome to attend these events.
All info sessions will be offered both in person at our administrative office and streamed virtually over Microsoft Teams. Find the link to join virtually on our website: https://www.artworkscincinnati.org/get…/apprenticeships/ or on the ticket page. RSVP.

Gifted Opening Reception
2022-12-16 16:00 - 19:00 | ArtWorks V² Gallery, 929 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Gifted is a curated alumni show highlighting the talent of our past Apprentices, Teaching Staff, Designers, Gallery Artists-in-Residence, and Gallery Youth Program Artists with work developed outside ArtWorks’ programming. Presented by Duke Energy, the show will be open from Dec 16, 2022 – Feb 10, 2023. To allow pieces to be gifted in time for the holidays, patrons who purchase artwork will be allowed to take home pieces immediately after the opening reception. RSVP to the opening reception here.

As We Bloom Closing Reception
2022-12-02 16:00 - 18:00 | ArtWorks V² Gallery, 929 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
As We Bloom at the ArtWorks V² Gallery closes on December 2nd. The exhibit explores different storytelling techniques, including mobile, digital, film, photography, and personal interviews, capturing stories from a specific period of time in an individual’s life. As We Bloom, not only celebrates the transfer of information across generations, but also human connection and the challenging of perspectives. RSVP here.
As We Bloom Artists-in-Residence
Lead Artist-Asa Featherstone, IV
Youth Artists- LaDe Richardson, Atlas Suarez, Sydnie Barrett, Edwin Segbefia, Hannah Martin, Edem Segbefia, Audrey Carranza

SAVE THE DATE: Let's Get Campy
2022-11-19 18:00 - 22:00 | American Sign Museum, 1330 Monmouth Ave , Cincinnat, OH, 45225, United States
ArtWorks’ fall fundraiser returns in person this November! Join us at the American Sign Museum on Saturday, November 19 for an evening of art, food, and music. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dominique Khoury at Dominique@ArtWorksCincinnati.org.

As We Bloom Film Screening
2022-10-27 18:30 - 19:30 | ArtWorks V² Gallery, 929 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Produced in partnership by artist Asa Featherstone, IV and the ArtWorks V² Gallery, As We Bloom is a multi-media exhibition that shares a cohesive coming of age story across multiple eras. The exhibition is made up of displays produced by Featherstone and seven ArtWorks Youth Artist collaborators. Under the mentorship of Featherstone, Youth Artists explore different storytelling techniques including mobile, digital, film, photography, and personal interviews, capturing stories from a specific period of time in an individual’s life.
Join us as we view the films created by the cohort. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3TsQUei

As We Bloom is ecstatic to be a part of the 2022 FotoFocus Biennial.

Lead Artist-in-Residence: Asa Featherstone, IV
Youth Artists-in-Residence:
LaDe Richardson
Atlas Suarez
Sydnie Barrett
Edwin Segbefia
Hannah Martin
Edem Segbefia
Audrey Carranza

As We Bloom Opening Reception
2022-10-17 16:00 - 19:00 | ArtWorks V² Gallery, 929 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
As We Bloom is the title of the storyteller-based exhibition that will display in the ArtWorks V² Gallery from October 17 – December 5 as part of the 2022 FotoFocus Biennial. Asa Featherstone, IV, local documentary photographer, and filmmaker, will serve as the Lead Artist-in-Residence for As We Bloom, mentoring select youth to produce individual and collaborative artwork. The exhibit will explore different storytelling techniques, including mobile, digital, film, photography, and personal interviews, capturing stories from a specific period of time in an individual’s life. As We Bloom, not only celebrates the transfer of information across generations, but also human connection and the challenging of perspectives. Join us as we celebrate the opening. RSVP here.
As We Bloom Artists-in-Residence:
Lead Artist:
Asa Featherstone, IV
Youth Artists:
LaDe Richardson
Atlas Suarez
Sydnie Barrett
Edwin Segbefia
Hannah Martin
Edem Segbefia
Audrey Carranza

Perspectives Mural Dedication
2022-10-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Charles E. Dillard Center, 791 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Perspectives is a photo-based mixed media mural that celebrates black iconography, culture, expression, and joy. Produced in partnership by Mz. Icar, an anonymous interdisciplinary art collective, and ArtWorks, Perspectives is informed by the collection of oral histories and archival photographs from residents of Walnut Hills, a Cincinnati neighborhood with an incredibly rich black history. The creation process of the work includes not only neighborhood engagement, but also the employment of six local Youth Apprentices under the mentorship of both Mz. Icar and an ArtWorks Teaching Artist. This highly collaborative mural is a powerful record of black voices and histories, past and present. The mural acts as prideful gateway into the Walnut Hills neighborhood. This project is a part of the 2022 FotoFocus Biennial.
Celebrate with us at the mural dedication at Monday, October 17, 2022. RSVP here.

Mural Team:
Designer: Mz. Icar
Lead Teaching Artist: Anissa Pulcheon
Youth Apprentices: Kai Rassi, Briana Edmond, Emma Ennis, Belle Minesinger, Mackenzie Sexton, JJ Kampinga III

BLINK Cincinnati 2022
2022-10-13 19:00 - 2022-10-16 23:00 | OH
BLINK, the nation’s largest light, art, and projection mapping festival returns to Cincinnati, OH on October 13-16. The free festival will span Over-the-Rhine, Findlay Market, Central Business District, The Banks, and Covington. Led by ish, the 2022 BLINK Parade will kick off BLINK on Thursday, October 13th around 7:30pm (subject to change) and will run through the Central Business District. ArtWorks is a proud 2022 BLINK producing partner.

Stay up-to-date with BLINK Cincinnati on social https://linktr.ee/blinkcincy

September Wet Paint
2022-09-22 17:30 - 19:30 | 21c Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
All are welcome at ArtWorks’ next Wet Paint event, on Thursday, September 22, at 5:30 pm at 21c Museum Hotel. Meet the teams behind our next slate of murals hitting the Cincinnati skyline. Hear from Apprentices, Teaching Staff, and our featured mural Designer, Nytaya Babbitt. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3CHiCPl.
Murals featured:
•Crown Mural designed by L.D. Nehls
•Madisonville Library Mural – NAME TBA designed by Sharareh Khosravani, Danielle Allen, Jazmyn Brown, Terrie Dean, Jalawn Monroe, Claire Stoneking-Wagner
•Elevation through Education, Legacy of Royalty, and Evolution of Evanston designed by Adoria Maxberry
•Pillars of Cincinnati designed by Nytaya Babbitt
Lineup:
•5:30 pm – Welcome
•Q&A – Ask the Apprentices questions
•Intermission – Relax, mingle, use the restroom, grab a beverage
•Artist talk featuring Mural Designer, Nytaya Babbitt
•Q&A – Ask Nytaya questions
•7:30pm – Farewell
About Nytaya:
Nytaya Babbitt, originally from Jackson, Mississippi, is a Cincinnati-based multidisciplinary artist working to connect the gap between minority communities and the broader conversation of equality and justice. Nytaya believes that in order to connect and really understand a group of individuals is to provide spaces where initially no one feels comfortable. She believes that change doesn’t happen when important information and topics are made more palatable for any audience. Nytaya believes in order to be a decisive artist that is committed to serving the community she has to engage with what makes her uncomfortable.
About Wet Paint:
Wet Paint by ArtWorks is a quarterly event series that offers a look behind the scenes of the organization’s upcoming projects, centering on the artists who make our city vibrant. Since 1996, ArtWorks has employed over 7,000 youth and creative professionals, annually investing around $1.5 million in wages for artists. For the first time ever, ArtWorks is inviting the public to learn firsthand about the experience of creating public art and other arts-based projects from the Apprentice Artists and project designers. Each event will feature a series of talks for Apprentice artists and highlight one project designer from the season in an artist talk and Q&A at the event.

Visual Remix Opening at ArtWorks V² Gallery
2022-08-26 16:00 - 19:00 | ArtWorks V² Gallery, 929 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Join ArtWorks at the opening of Visual Remix!

On Friday, August 26 from 4 p.m.- 7 p.m., join us for the opening reception for Visual Remix at ArtWorks V² Gallery!
Lead Artist:
Kah Yangni
Youth Artists:
Lily Harper
Miles Brueggemeyer
Pike Castle
Emilee Taylor
With the guidance of the Lead Artist, Kah Yangni, area youth have explored the art of collage and mixed media by using cut paper, screen printing, image transfers, Photoshop, and more to make bold, fresh art. The end of the program has culminated into this exhibition, featuring the “visual remixes” of the participants.
The evening will include music, mingling, and an artist talk at 5:30 pm.
About Kah
Kah Yangni is a Philadelphia-based illustrator and muralist. Yangni has worked with entities like the New York Times, Vice Media, The Washington Post and with causes like the Transgender Law Center. They use a variety of mediums, like screen printing, collage and murals, to make heartfelt, neon art about justice, queerness, and joy.

Sustainable Creativity Closing Reception at ArtWorks V² Gallery
2022-08-12 16:00 - 18:00 | ArtWorks V² Gallery, 929 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Join ArtWorks at the opening of Sustainable Creativity!

On Friday, August 12, from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm, you’re invited to the closing reception for Sustainable Creativity at ArtWorks V² Gallery!
Join ArtWorks at our V² Gallery for the closing reception of Sustainable Creativity. This event will close out the residency of this phenomenal Youth Artist Exhibition led by Radha Lakshmi.
Lead Artist:
Radha Lakshmi
Youth Artists:
Shaylee Hall
Dreya Miller
Sara Lu
Sophie VonLehman
With the guidance of the Lead Artist, Lakshmi, the youth collaborators spent several weeks immersed in the process of eco-friendly printing, storytelling, and rituals of India. Sustainable Creativity shows their completed works created through printing and layering with flowers and leaves, which has resulted in a stunning visual composition using storytelling.
RSVP to celebrate the artists, mentorship and beautiful prints with music and mingling. The works will be for sale at this event and those who purchase on or before August 12 will be able to take home their pieces at the end of the evening at 6:00pm.
A special thanks to Vandell Verdona, HER Cincinnati, and Luke Costinano.

Imagining Madisonville's New Mural
2022-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Artsville, 5021 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227, OH, 45227, United States
The Madisonville Branch of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library would like to invite the community to an engagement session with ArtWorks THIS Thursday! Feedback generated from the session will be used to inform the mural going in the new Madisonville library. The session will be held at Artsville this Thursday, August 11th from 6-8PM.
You can stay up-to-date on Madisonville’s Project here: https://lnkd.in/e7qVt_An
