On October 16, ArtWorks proudly dedicated Fountain of Love, designed by Aley Wild, a vibrant new addition to Cincinnati’s public art gallery celebrating the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court ruling that legalized marriage equality across the United States.

Held atop the Mercer Commons Garage in Over-the-Rhine, the event brought together community members, artists, and leaders for an unforgettable evening of joy, reflection, and love. Guests heard inspiring remarks from Jim Obergefell, Mayor Aftab Pureval, Dwayne Steward, CEO of Equality Ohio, and  Dahlia Wang, an ArtWorks Mural Studio artist who helped bring the mural to life. With music by DJ Boywife, colorful photo moments, and gourmet popsicles by Streetpops, the celebration captured the spirit of love and progress that defines this landmark artwork.

View the full event photo album shot by Phill Armstrong and the photobooth album shot by the ArtWorks Camera Studio team.

Art lovers can also take home a piece of this historic moment — we’ve released a limited-edition “Fine Art” screen print of the Fountain of Love mural, produced in collaboration with DIY Printing. Only 50 numbered prints are available for online presale now! ORDER HERE

ArtWorks extends heartfelt thanks to our project funding sponsors:
Procter & Gamble, H.B., E.W. & F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, Ron Bates & Randy Lasley, Al Gerhardstein & Mimi Gingold, Paul Gomez, Jim Obergefell, and Friends of Jim Obergefell & John Arthur.

Special thanks to our site support partner, 3CDC, and our advocacy partners, the Human Rights Campaign and Equality Ohio.

We also recognize our ongoing partners, whose continued support sustains our work year after year:
Hamilton County, City of Cincinnati, Ohio Arts Council, and ArtsWave.

Your support makes transformative public art like Fountain of Love possible. Join us in uplifting artists and our community by donating HERE.

ArtWorks Mural Studio Team

• • • Leads: Alex Cribbin and Dahlia Wang
    • Studio Artists: Allison Boyle, Lauryn Campbell, Audrey Carranzas, Jorge Hernandez, Mackie Herrlinger, Simon Schubert, Kema Tewodros, Ellie Wallace, Camilla Wildman, Nas Williams