ArtWorks Cincinnati

"Jerry's Message" Mural Dedication
2024-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Tender Mercies, 27 W 12th St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Join ArtWorks and Tender Mercies to celebrate the completion of our Jerry’s Message mural on Saturday, October 19, from 10-11 a.m. at 27 W 12th St.
Designed by Brady Corcoran, “Jerry’s Message” celebrates the life and passion of Jerry Springer. Throughout the mural, viewers can see a vertical image of Springer’s kind smile, accompanied by his popular message “Take care of yourself, and each other”, ultimately encouraging our community to be mindful and caring of those that surround them.
This event is free and open to the public.
We hope you’ll join us!

"Phronesis" Sculptural Installation Dedication
2024-10-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, Main Branch, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, 45202, United States
Join ArtWorks and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to celebrate the completion of sculptural installation Phronesis, Wednesday, October 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the downtown main branch (800 Vine St). ArtWorks is proud to have led the call to artists for this public art project. Free and open to the public.
Created by internationally acclaimed artist Jen Lewin, Phronesis is a large-scale light sculpture on the South Plaza of the Main Library. Seven of the sculpture’s light pillars are installed outside the Library’s Vine Street entrance, and a single interior light pillar is immediately inside the building’s atrium.
Derived from Ancient Greek, the word phronesis is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, opens a new window as “understanding” and “practical judgement.”
With Phronesis, Lewin looks both into the past and the future. Inspired by the search of Dr. Stephen Bertman, a professor of Languages, Literature, and Cultures at the University of Windsor in Canada, Lewin crafted eight large illuminated sculptures, each representing a guiding principle of ancient Greek wisdom:

Humanism
The Pursuit of Excellence
The Practice of Moderation
Self-Knowledge
Rationalism
Restless Curiosity
The Love of Freedom
Individualism

These principles and their ancient roots remind us of the vast breadth of human knowledge, curiosity, and history, much of which is preserved and shared through the Library.
Image provided by the Library

"Inhabited: Stories of the Past" Dedication
2024-10-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Easterseals Redwood, 2901 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Join us as we celebrate Inhabited: Stories of the Past, a FotoFocus photo mural that weaves together the rich history and vibrant present of the Easterseals building in Walnut Hills!
When: Saturday, October 12, 5:30–7:30 PM
Where: Easterseals Redwood, 2901 Gilbert Avenue, Walnut Hills
This unique photo mural honors a site that has been home to impactful organizations for over a century. Featuring historical photos, newspaper clippings, and portraits of current Easterseals Redwood staff and employees, the mural weaves together the stories of the organizations and individuals who have shaped this community and honors the rich legacy of Walnut Hills.
Special thanks to our dynamic partners at Easterseals Redwood, the Walnut Hills Historical Society, and the Cincinnati History Library and Archives.
This project was created for the Fotofocus Biennial by ArtWorks Photo/Video Studio in collaboration with Erika NJ Allen.
About ArtWorks Photo/Video Studio
By partnering with the Photo/Video Studio, clients not only receive high-quality visual content but also support ArtWorks’ commitment to developing the next generation of creative professionals.
Learn how to work with us.
About Easterseals Redwood
Easterseals Redwood is dedicated to advancing 100% equity, access, and inclusion for people with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing economic disadvantages in our community. Their programs enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate the communities they serve. Learn more about Easterseals Redwood.

ArtWorks Walnut Hills Mural Tour + Esoteric Beer Tasting
2024-10-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Esoteric Brewing Co., 918 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
ArtWorks is thrilled to present this Walnut Hills Mural Tour and Esoteric Brewing Co. beer tasting and taproom experience!

Begin and end your adventure at Esoteric Brewing Co., located at 918 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206.
Kick off the evening with a beer-tasting adventure at Esoteric Brewing Co., featuring five 3 oz. pours: three core brews—the crisp and refreshing Luminati Lager, the juicy and aromatic Odyssey NEIPA, and the velvety smooth Kallima Coffee Cream Ale—along with two exclusive seasonal brews. One of our knowledgeable staff members will lead the tasting, sharing insider stories and brewing insights, followed by an informative tour of the brewery’s facilities.
Then, embark on a walking ArtWorks Walnut Hills Mural Tour, guided by an ArtWorks docent. Explore the neighborhood’s vibrant public art collection, learn behind-the-scenes stories about the neighborhood’s iconic murals and the artists and partners who made them possible, and witness the creation of ArtWorks’ newest mural on Gilbert Avenue, in our future ArtPark! Visit ArtWorks’ new Creative Campus for an insider’s view of this exciting project, ArtWorks’ new home opening at the end of this year.

Conclude your experience with a final beer at the brewery, perfectly timed to set you up for a fun Saturday night out in Walnut Hills.

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ArtAmplified: LIGHT Community Day
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Hotel Covington, 638 Madison Ave, Covington, KY, 41011, United States
ArtWorks’ newest fundraiser, ArtAmplified, is dedicated to enhancing expression and connection through art and partnership. This fundraiser aims to generate vital funds for ArtWorks’ mission while ensuring accessibility and engagement for all.

Community Celebration
Featuring the Red Door Project art auction

Sunday, October 6 at Hotel Covington
Free; RSVP here
Music, vibrant art activations, and The Red Door Project art auction hosted in an open-air courtyard surrounded by historic brick and lush gardens. Auction art is offered at accessible price points and participating artists receive 75% of proceeds from their sales. Scroll down for information on submitting work.

The Red Door Project Auction: Themes & Artist Submission Forms

The Red Door Project, a pop up art auction, is now a part of our ArtAmplified: LIGHT Community Day! Artist applications for the auction are open. Illuminate the world with your interpretation of light, whether as a physical medium or a metaphorical concept. Show how light transforms, reveals, and inspires. Create pieces that play with brightness, shadow, and the spectrum in between.

Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 13 at 11:59pm

Apply here

The Red Door Project Contact Information and Support
For questions or assistance with submission due to digital access challenges, contact Karla Batres Gilvin, Exhibitions and Gallery Fellowship Manager, at karla@artworkscincinnati.org or 513-333-3600 ext. 11. Paper submissions will not be accepted.

ArtWorks OTR Mural Tour
2024-10-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Mr. Tarbell Tips His Hat Mural, 1109 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
ArtWorks’ most popular and accessible walking tour will lead you through Over-the-Rhine, one of the nation’s largest and most intact urban historic districts, as you explore 13 of ArtWorks’ iconic murals.
The tour is approximately 2 miles long and lasts for 2 hours.
Meet at the Mr. Tarbell Tips His Hat mural:
1109 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
Parking is available in OTR at the Gateway Garage, the parking lot at 12th and Vine, or the parking lot on the corner of Walnut St. and Central Parkway. Street parking is also available.
All tours will occur rain or shine unless stated otherwise.
ArtWorks creates community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages. Join us this fall in supporting our vital mission by participating in this meaningful tour. Your participation will help us raise essential funds to further our cause.
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"Chiaroscuro" Exhibition Opening
2024-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 | ArtWorks V2 Gallery, 929 E McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
EVENT POSTPONED: The V2 Gallery Opening for “Chiaroscuro” has been rescheduled to Friday, October 4, 5 – 7 p.m. due to the severe weather and high wind conditions last Friday.
Led by Artists-in-Residence Leo Thiam and Romain Mayambi, Fellows (ages 16-24) have focused their attention on the artistic concept known as Chiaroscuro, an Italian terminology that conveys the interplay between light and dark, to express an emotional response through the medium of images and films. New photo and video works by Fellows will be shared for the first time at the opening.
All are welcome to attend. Works are for sale with proceeds going back to the artists.
About ArtWorks’ Gallery Fellowship Program: ArtWorks’ Gallery Fellowship Program, held at the V² Gallery, allows teen and young adult artists to study the materials and methods of outstanding Artists to inform the creation of their own unique and individual works of art. Programs culminate in a cohesive group exhibit with all works for sale and proceeds going directly to the participating Artists. This is a free educational program with all art-making supplies provided.
Accessibility Notice: The gallery’s middle entrance has stairs, while the far right and left entrances provide ADA accessibility with ramp access and sidewalk entry. The environment is free of loud sounds or moving lights, and seating is available. Additionally, a sensory kit is available upon request at the front desk. The gallery is equipped with a first aid kit. Please note that there are no restrooms on site.
Parking: A free community parking lot is located on the corner of Copelen St. and E McMillan across from Fireside Pizza. Addition parking:
· Paid Parking lot located behind PNC Bank (Directly across from Free community parking lot).
· There are various side streets with parking near the ArtWorks Office and V2 Gallery. Melrose Ave, right behind PNC. Chatham Street and Stanton Ave on either side of Green Man Park.
· Limited street parking along Gilbert Ave and E. McMillan, including right in front of our building (2460 Gilbert Ave).
Sensory Kit: Designed for individuals with various neurodivergences, this kit includes:
· Earplugs and folding noise-canceling headphones (for adults and children) to mitigate overwhelming noise.
· Sticky notes for covering sensors.
· A small bottle of hand lotion for soothing.
· Sensory toys: a fidget cube and Wikki Stix.
· Alcohol-free hand sanitizing wipes.
· Communication cards: visual aids for nonverbal communication and speech delay.
· Small pocket notebook and pen.
· Large print word puzzle.
· Sensory mats and a weighted lap pad.
· Polarized sunglasses.
Gallery Inquiries: For inquiries about the ArtWorks V² Gallery or to schedule a visit outside of regular openings, contact Karla Batres Gilvin, Exhibitions and Gallery Fellowship Manager, at Karla@ArtWorksCincinnati.org.

"Sona and Soma" Exhibition Opening & Book Launch
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:30 | The Well, 2868 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45225, United States
Join ArtWorks, The Well, and FotoFocus to celebrate the opening of exhibition Sona and Soma, Thursday, September 26th from 6-8:30 pm at The Well (2868 Colerain Avenue).
Youth apprentice artists spent eight weeks at The Well learning about photography and their own inner lives to create this body of work for the FotoFocus Biennial. Their lens-based pieces reflect the complexity of living in a human body and the nuances of what we “perform” and show the world vs. what we feel and experience in our own bodies. The exhibition will be on view at The Well through October and will be accompanied by a catalogue.
RSVP here
Free and open to the public. Presentation begins at 6:30pm. We hope you’ll join us!
Image credit: Regan Jordan, Regan- Angelique Begonia,, 2024. Digital prints on semi-gloss, each image 36 x 24 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

ArtWorks Downtown Mural Tour
2024-09-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Visionary Reality Threshold Mural, 1005 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, 45202, United States
This ArtWorks downtown walking mural tour will lead you through the area between Central Parkway and the Central Business District, exploring 13 of ArtWorks’ fan-favorite murals, including a few “Best of Cincinnati” winners!
The tour is approximately 2 miles long and lasts for 2 hours.
Meet at the Visionary Reality Threshold Mural:
1005 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Parking is available in OTR at the Gateway Garage, the parking lot at 12th and Vine, or the parking lot in front of ArtWorks’ Visionary Reality Threshold mural.
All tours will occur rain or shine unless stated otherwise.
ArtWorks creates community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages. Join us this fall in supporting our vital mission by participating in this meaningful tour. Your participation will help us raise essential funds to further our cause.
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Art Off the Walls: Sunrise to Starlight
2024-09-14 18:30 - 22:30 | Newport Car Barn, 1102 Brighton St, Newport, KY, 41071, United States
Sail into a night of enchantment and elegance as Kentucky’s stunning natural beauty is brought to life at Art Off the Walls: Sunrise to Starlight, Saturday, September 14 from 6:30–10:30 p.m. at Newport Car Barn. Historically voted Cincinnati’s best Arts & Culture Fundraiser, Art Off the Walls celebrates ArtWorks’ monumental public masterpieces and the talented artists who make them possible.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENT
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Guests will enjoy:

Mural projections & light installations
Music by DJ Monet
Interactive mural dance performances by Pones
Live & silent art auctions featuring one-of-a-kind art experiences & works created by ArtWorks artists, staff, community members & acclaimed designers
Mural inspired beverages & curated coffees by Deeper Roots Coffee
Delectable Mazunte passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner stations & dessert
Unboxed Photo Booth
Complimentary parking

FEATURED MURALS
This year we celebrate ArtWorks’ newest murals in Newport, created in partnership with Corporex for their state-of-the-art Ovation project, along Northern Kentucky’s scenic riverfront. Two large-scale murals will take center stage at Art Off the Walls: Adrienne Dixon’s “Resilience (Sunrise)”—a breathtaking tribute to Kentucky’s lush landscapes and Emily Howard’s “I Wrap Myself in Starlight”—a magical fusion of myth, folklore, and the divine human form. These works of art are part of Corporex’s inspiring CASA concept – combining Color, Art, Sound, and Architecture in their projects.
For sponsorship opportunities, please email our Director of Development, Dominique Khoury: Dominique@ArtWorksCincinnati.org.

"The Yellow Bus" Mural Dedication
2024-09-12 15:30 - 17:30 | Queen City Book Bank, 1200 Gest St, Cincinnati, 45203, United States
Join ArtWorks, Queen City Book Bank (QCBB), and artist Loren Long to celebrate the completion of The Yellow Bus mural on Thursday, September 12 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Queen City Book Bank, 1200 Gest St.
This new mural in partnership with QCBB illustrates the impactful message from the Yellow Bus, a new children’s book written and illustrated by artist Loren Long. The mural and the Yellow Bus celebrate the joy that awaits at every turn of life’s winding road, and it borrows inspiration from Long’s own life experiences and incredible imagination. Within the mural, viewers can see the cheer that the bus spreads, ultimately encouraging and reminding our community about the many new beginnings life has to offer and the power that comes from selfless acts of service.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Loren Long at the event and learn more his inspiration behind the book and mural.
This event is free and open to the public. Presentation begins at 4pm
We hope you’ll join us!

"The Courage to Give" LifeCenter Mural Dedication
2024-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 | 933 Lincoln Ave, 933 Lincoln Ave., Cincinnati, 45206, United States
Join ArtWorks and LifeCenter Organ Donor Network to celebrate the completion of The Courage to Give mural.
The event will provide an opportunity to learn about the lifesaving and life-changing benefits of organ, tissue, and eye donation. It will also include a screening of a filmed Pones dance performance activating the mural.
Designed by Jeni Jenkins, The Courage to Give celebrates the impact that organ donation has for individuals in the community, borrowing inspiration from depictions of community members and their personal stories. Throughout the mural, viewers can see elements of life, renewal, and the interconnectedness of humanity, ultimately encouraging our community to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors.
The mural was completed by a team of 12 ArtWorks Apprentices (ages 14–21) led by two Teaching Artists.
Free and open to the public. Presentation begins at 6:30pm.

"Rooted and Growing Together" Mural Dedication
2024-08-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Milford First United Methodist Church, 541 Main St, Milford, OH, 45150, United States
Join ArtWorks and Milford First United Methodist Church to celebrate the completion of mural “Rooted and Growing Together” on Friday, August 23 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 541 Main St, Milford, OH.
Painted by ArtWorks’ Mural Studio Artists, this beautiful, community-focused mural celebrates our region, identity, and commitment to bringing people together.
This event is free and open to the public.

ArtAmplified: HOME Community Day
2024-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Esoteric Brewing Co., 918 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
*Due to construction delays at our new headquarters, the location of this event has recently changed*
ArtAmplified, ArtWorks’ biannual urban festival dedicated to artistic expression and connection, will make its mark in historic Walnut Hills this summer. This year’s first event, ArtAmplified: HOME, offers two unique opportunities for you to join the festivities. We hope to see you at this not-to-miss celebration — there will be something for everyone!

Community Day
Saturday, August 10, 2–4 p.m.
Esoteric Brewing Company, 918 E McMillan Street
This free community celebration will include live music, vibrant art activations, and the Red Door Project art auction, offering art at accessible price points, with 75% of proceeds going back to participating artists. RSVP is required.
RSVP
Explore the auction online: event.gives/reddooraugust2024

ArtAmplified: HOME ArtDinner
2024-08-05 18:30 - 21:30 | The Aperture, 900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
ArtAmplified, ArtWorks’ biannual urban festival dedicated to artistic expression and connection, will make its mark in historic Walnut Hills this summer. This year’s first event, ArtAmplified: HOME, offers two unique opportunities for you to join the festivities. We hope to see you at this not-to-miss celebration — there will be something for everyone!

ArtDinner
Monday, August 5, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
The Aperture, 900 E McMillan St.
An exquisite ticketed dinner at The Aperture featuring Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown’s new Mediterranean mezze-style creations. Guests will experience intimate meet-and-greets with acclaimed artists Charles Gaines and Kathryne Gardette, plus live music and immersive art installations.
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About the ArtDinner Featured Artists
Renowned conceptual artist Charles Gaines envisioned ArtWorks’ new ArtPark mural, “Numbers and Trees: Cincinnati Cottonwoods” as part of his tree series that explores nature and politics through systems and processes.
Kathryne Gardette is a positive broker: artistic – logistic – civic. She’s the current Walnut Hills Business Group president, an ArtWorks Board Member, and designer of the ArtWorks’ Gilbert Avenue Gateway Mural, featuring West African Adinkra symbols to celebrate the diverse and collaborative neighborhood that is #WeAreWalnutHIlls.

Wet Paint
2024-08-01 18:00 - 19:30 | 21c Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Wet Paint is ArtWorks’ event series that offers a look behind the scenes of our in-progress projects—an array of new art planned for our region—centering on the artists who make our city vibrant.
Attendees will hear from the Apprentices, Teaching Staff and Studio Artists behind our summer 2024 art projects, followed by a talk and Q+A with a featured professional artist.

Schedule:
6:00 pm – Welcome
Project Presentations – Learn about the newest murals gracing our city
Apprentices Q&A
Artist Talk + Q&A featuring Mural Designer
7:30 pm – Farewell

"Enchanted Life: Finding Magic in the Everyday" Exhibition Opening
2024-07-26 17:00 - 19:00 | ArtWorks V2 Gallery, 929 E McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Please join us for the opening of exhibition Enchanted Life: Finding Magic in the Everyday on Friday, July 26 from 5–7 p.m. in ArtWorks’ V2 Gallery, located at 929 E McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH, 45206.
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Spearheaded by migrant Argentinian Artist Julia O. Bianco, the exhibition aims to open the realm of possibility in our everyday experiences and re-examine discarded objects through the lens of enchantment. New works by emerging artists (ages 16-24) and Bianco will be displayed side-by-side, the culmination of many weeks of work this spring and summer.
This event is free and open to the public. Works displayed are for sale, with proceeds going directly to the artists.
About ArtWorks’ Gallery Fellowship Program: ArtWorks’ Gallery Fellowship Program, held at the V² Gallery, allows teen and young adult artists to study the materials and methods of outstanding Artists to inform the creation of their own unique and individual works of art. Programs culminate in a cohesive group exhibit with all works for sale and proceeds going directly to the participating Artists. This is a free educational program with all art-making supplies provided.

Accessibility Notice: The gallery’s middle entrance has stairs, while the far right and left entrances provide ADA accessibility with ramp access and sidewalk entry. The environment is free of loud sounds or moving lights, and seating is available. Additionally, a sensory kit is available upon request at the front desk. The gallery is equipped with a first aid kit. Please note that there are no restrooms on site.
Parking: A free community parking lot is located on the corner of Copelen St. and E McMillan across from Fireside Pizza. Addition parking:
· Paid Parking lot located behind PNC Bank (Directly across from Free community parking lot).
· There are various side streets with parking near the ArtWorks Office and V2 Gallery. Melrose Ave, right behind PNC. Chatham Street and Stanton Ave on either side of Green Man Park.
· Limited street parking along Gilbert Ave and E. McMillan, including right in front of our building (2460 Gilbert Ave).
Sensory Kit: Designed for individuals with various neurodivergences, this kit includes:
· Earplugs and folding noise-canceling headphones (for adults and children) to mitigate overwhelming noise.
· Sticky notes for covering sensors.
· A small bottle of hand lotion for soothing.
· Sensory toys: a fidget cube and Wikki Stix.
· Alcohol-free hand sanitizing wipes.
· Communication cards: visual aids for nonverbal communication and speech delay.
· Small pocket notebook and pen.
· Large print word puzzle.
· Sensory mats and a weighted lap pad.
· Polarized sunglasses.
Gallery Inquiries: For inquiries about the ArtWorks V² Gallery or to schedule a visit outside of regular openings, contact Karla Batres Gilvin, Exhibitions and Gallery Fellowship Manager, at Karla@ArtWorksCincinnati.org.
Pictured work is by Bianco.

"The Lotus Mandala" Mural Dedication
2024-07-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Esoteric Brewing Co., 918 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Join ArtWorks, Esoteric Brewing Company, and Model Group to celebrate the completion of mural “The Lotus Mandala” on Friday, July 26 from 3-5 p.m. at the Esoteric Brewing, located at 918 E McMillan Street in Walnut Hills.
Designed by Visual and Community Artist Radha Lakshmi, this gateway mural at Historic Peebles Corner serves as a welcoming landmark for both locals and visitors. The mural is a symbol of beauty, resilience, and unity, embodying the spirit of the community. The mural was started by a team of ArtWorks Apprentices in fall 2023 and completed by artists Ryan Little and Derek Toebbe in 2024.
In addition to witnessing this new masterpiece, attendees will experience a dance performance in front of the mural by Pones. Esoteric crowlers featuring the mural’s design will also be available for purchase.
This event is free and open to the public. Presentation begins at 3:30pm. RSVP
After the dedication, please join us across the street in ArtWorks’ V2 Gallery to celebrate the opening of exhibition “Enchanted Life: Finding Magic in the Everyday,” featuring works by Artist-in-Residence Julia Bianco and a group of Gallery Fellows.

ArtWorks Black Art Walk
2024-07-20 10:00 - 11:30 | blaCk Coffee Lounge, 824 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
ArtWorks is proud to offer a Black Art Walk in partnership with The Voice of Black Cincinnati!
You’ll begin your journey at blaCk Coffee Lounge with a flavorful beverage before joining an ArtWorks Mural Tour Docent and Apprentice for an immersive exploration of public art celebrating Cincinnati’s African American history.
This tour showcases murals of iconic figures like blues pioneer Mamie Smith, heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles, and the legendary performer James Brown. You’ll also encounter powerful works by Black Art Speaks Cincinnati Artist Collective and Gee Horton. This tour offers a captivating blend of history and contemporary artistry, celebrating the profound impact of Black artists on Cincinnati’s cultural landscape.
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Wet Paint featuring Matthew Grote
2024-07-18 18:00 - 19:30 | 21c Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Wet Paint is ArtWorks’ event series that offers a look behind the scenes of our in-progress projects centered on the artists who make them possible.
Attendees will hear from the Apprentices, Teaching Staff and Studio Artists behind our summer 2024 art projects, followed by a talk and Q+A with featured artist Matthew Grote.
Grote is a Cincinnati-based artist who produces creative work in every imaginable medium: from painting, drawing, and sculpture to digital art, street art, animation, and toy design. Matthew graduated from the University of Cincinnati – Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning Department’s (DAAP) Industrial Design program. He spent several years as Senior Designer at Fisher Price building, prototyping, and designing toys before working more independently and building an impressive portfolio of clients and partners who include Haney, Inc., Chrysalis, Fisher Price, Spinmaster, and Innovergency. Matthew has worked as a Lead Teaching Artist with ArtWorks on several previous occasions, providing invaluable lessons, leadership, and insights to the region’s young artists employed through the Summer Apprentice program.

Schedule:
6:00 pm – Welcome
Project Presentations – Learn about the newest murals gracing our city
Apprentices Q&A
Artist Talk + Q&A featuring Matthew Grote
7:30 pm – Farewell

Wet Paint featuring Loren Long
2024-07-11 18:00 - 19:30 | 21c Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Wet Paint is ArtWorks’ event series that offers a look behind the scenes of our in-progress projects—an array of new art planned for our region—centering on the artists who make our city vibrant.
Attendees will hear from the Apprentices, Teaching Staff and Studio Artists behind our summer 2024 art projects, followed by a talk and Q+A with a featured professional artist.

Featured Artist: Loren Long, designer of ArtWorks’ in-progress “Yellow Bus” mural
Loren Long is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture book “Otis” series. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of President Barack Obama’s picture book Of Thee I Sing, Matt de la Pena’s Love, the re-illustrated edition of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, and Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna. Loren’s new edition of Clement C. Moore’s The Night Before Christmas is a modern, more inclusive take on the classic. His most recent works are Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler and the much anticipated picture book, Change Sings written by Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman. The Otis series has been developed as an animated television series, Get Rolling With Otis, on Apple TV, which Loren Executive Produced. Loren will share his insights on the creation process (from idea to writing to art techniques and decisions along the way) of his new picture book, The Yellow Bus, the focal point of the Queen City Book Bank mural.

Featured Mural Projects:
Queen City Book Bank “Yellow Bus” mural
ArtPark mural
Cincinnati Open mural

Schedule:
6:00 pm – Welcome
Project Presentations – Learn about the newest murals gracing our city
Apprentices Q&A
Artist Talk + Q&A featuring Mural Designer, Ciara LeRoy
7:30 pm – Farewell

Azúcar! Mural Dedication
2024-06-23 13:00 - 16:00 | 1405 Walnut Street, 1405 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, 45202, United States
Join ArtWorks to dedicate our first Cuban Cultural Mural, Azúcar!, on Sunday, June 23 from 1–4 p.m. at 1405 Walnut Street in Over the Rhine. Designed by renowned illustrator and artist Jorge Rodriguez Diez, the mural reflects the resilience of the Cuban spirit and our city’s commitment to embracing its multicultural identity.
This public event will include salsa dancing and music, specialty food options, and words from Diez and the apprentices who painted the mural. Presentation begins at 1:30 p.m.
Please RSVP Here

Lead Teaching Artist: Laura Diaz Perez

Teaching Artist: Joy Li

Apprentices:
Nico Breen
Sanada Caldwell
Julisa Chinchilla
Kaleah Crump
Grey Garrison
Isabella Hren
Kayla Jackson
Cora Legere
Nyla Reed
Teo Uribe

Partners for the project include Urban Sites, with support from Jens Rosenkrantz Jr. and M. Katherine Hurley as part of their “Bridges Not Walls” project, Lisa and Leonard Saia, and Dena Cranley.
