ArtWorks Cincinnati

According to the Ohio Education Research Center, more than 24,000 young Ohioans drop out of high school each year. Let’s lower that number together. ArtWorks is known for our Apprentice Program that employs artists ages 14-21 to create public art projects. But this program is more than a paycheck. It confronts teen and young adult challenges head on by creating safe spaces where youth are not just supported – they’re inspired to transcend limitations. Help us continue uplifting young artists by donating to ArtWorks’ Apprentice Promise Campaign. Gifts of any amount make a difference. Tap our bio link to contribute. Thank you for being a friend of ArtWorks and a friend to our youth! #ArtForAll

Celebrate Cincinnati's African American Art history - join us for the Black Art Walk on Saturday, July 20 at 10am! Tap "Mural Tours" at the link in our bio for tickets. Begin your morning at blaCk Coffee Lounge with a flavorful beverage before joining an immersive exploration of public art. Participants will visit murals featuring blues pioneer Mamie Smith, heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles, and the legendary performer James Brown, among others. Proudly presented in partnership with @voiceblackcincy . One date only; snag your tickets before they sell out! Pictured: "Mr. Dynamite," located at 1437 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH

Welcome to our home 🏠 ArtAmplified, ArtWorks’ urban festival dedicated to artistic expression and connection, will make its mark in historic Walnut Hills this August - and you're invited! "ArtAmplified: HOME" offers opportunities for everyone to join the festivities, including an exquisite ticketed ArtDinner and a free Community Day. RSVP for both at the link in our bio. ArtDinner Monday, August 5, 6:30–9:30 p.m. The Aperture This gourmet dinner features Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown's Mediterranean mezze-style creations prepared with seasonal produce and local purveyors. Experience intimate talks with featured artists Charles Gaines and Kathryne Gardette led by ArtWorks CEO + Artistic Director Colleen Houston, alongside a curated bar, wine pairings, and early access to The Red Door Project art auction. Community Day Saturday, August 10, 2–5 p.m. ArtWorks' new HQ, 2429 Gilbert Ave. Free! Your first opportunity to see ArtWorks' new digs! This free community celebration will include live music, vibrant art activations, and the Red Door Project art auction, offering art at accessible price points. Red Door Project Call to Artist All artists are invited to submit their work for the Red Door Project art auction, part of ArtAmplified: HOME’s Community Day. Participating artists will receive 75% of the auction proceeds. The application deadline is July 17. Visit ArtWorksCincinnati.org/Red-Door-2024 to submit. 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 . #ArtForAll

ArtWorks is proud to partner with @jewishcincinnati to present a new mural celebrating Cincinnati’s Jewish culture, values and history. Designed by New York-based Artist Jessica Tamar Deutsch, “Let There Be Light” will be located on the west-facing wall of the Thomas Morrow House, 124 W. 9th Street in downtown Cincinnati. Inspired by Jewish ritual objects and traditional art, this contemporary design creates the feeling of looking at a tapestry or ketubah, woven with symbolism. Featuring rich blues, oranges, and greens, the piece includes imagery from iconic Jewish buildings in Cincinnati, Hebrew lettering, and objects representing Jewish Cincinnatian contributions. The idea for the mural emerged during Jewish Cincinnati’s Bicentennial in 2021 and is part of ArtWorks’ Cultural Mural Series, which also includes the “Love Wins” mural created in partnership with Cincinnati Pride, the Cuban cultural mural “Azúcar!” in OTR, and the Indian Mandala mural in Walnut Hills. Read more at the link in our bio. Mural design pictured. Small adjustments may be made as the mural progresses. #ArtForAll

💃 We danced, we noshed, we viewed impeccable art, and we may have gotten a little bit wet! Thanks to all who braved the rain last weekend to welcome Cincinnati’s first Cuban Cultural Mural, “Azucar!” to Over-the-Rhine. The celebration included salsa dancing courtesy of @ponesinc , Cuban-inspired bites from @chacabanascincy , and the chance to hear from mural designer Jorge Rodriguez Diez (@r10studio ) and @artworkscincy Apprentices. Please join us in recognizing all of the artists involved in creating this gorgeous mural that celebrates the Queen City's diversity: Lead Teaching Artist: Laura Díaz Teaching Artist: Joy Li Project Managers: Devin Grimm and Wesley Ericson Apprentices: Nico Breen Teo Uribe Sanada Caldwell Julisa Chinchilla Kaleah Crump Grey Garrison Isabella Hren Kayla Jackson Cora Legere Nyla Reed Special thanks to our partner @urbansites and supporters Jens Rosenkrantz Jr. and M. Katherine Hurley, Lisa and Leonard Saia, and Dena Cranley. Photos by Scott Beseler #ArtForAll

Adventure through historic Walnut Hills with us - get your tickets to the @artworkscincy Mural Tour + @esotericbeer Tasting Experience, Saturday, June 29 at 4pm! Click “Mural Tours” at the link in our bio to join the fun. Kick off the evening with a beer tasting at Esoteric featuring three core brews and two exclusive seasonal beers. A knowledgeable staff member will lead the tasting, sharing insider stories and insights, followed by a tour of the brewery’s facilities. Then, embark on a docent-led walking ArtWorks Mural Tour. Explore the neighborhood’s public art collection (including our recently completed mandala mural at Esoteric!), hear behind-the-scenes stories, and witness the creation of ArtWorks’ newest mural on Gilbert Avenue. And, you’ll stop by ArtWorks’ in-progress Creative Campus for an insider’s view of this exciting project. 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. We hope you’ll join us - cheers! Pictured: ArtWorks’ new mandala mural on the facade of Esoteric, designed by local artist Radha Lakshmi #ArtForAll

Price Hill proud! Thanks to all who joined us last Friday to celebrate the completion of “Sunflowers” at the Price Hill @cincyrec . Special thanks to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, mural designer @lizzyduquette , and the following artists who made this project a reality: Lead Teaching Artist: Jaylin Stewart (@jaylinmonetstewart ) Teaching Artist: Tevin Brown (@tev_designs ) Project Manager: Adrienne Dixon (@adrienne__dixon ) Apprentices: Nico Breen Ava Bunke Elliot Gash Evelyn Jones Malea Love Geni Rericha Alaina Rizzo Madison Scruggs #ArtForAll Photos by Scott Beseler

Bad Day to be a Blank Wall. 🔳

Hand in hand with @findlaymarket , @hamiltoncountyohio and the community, we proudly dedicated our Findlay Garage mural “Nourishing our Community, Findlay Market” this past Thursday! The vibrant, welcoming mural honors the history and energy of Cincinnati's historic Findlay Market, inviting all who pass by to pay a visit. Designed by Greta McLain of Minneapolis, MN, the work was crafted with community input after a global call-to-artists in which 136 individuals submitted. Thanks to all who joined us to celebrate the completion of this new masterpiece! Lead Teaching Artist: Michael Thompson Teaching Artist: Lydia Voss Apprentices: Anna Ackman Paula Archila Allison Boyle Nico Breen Kiera Fisher Mallory Kurkjian Tasheanna Miller JP Pope Sylvie Tiro Cate Weyman #ArtForAll #CincyArts #SummerInCincy

Happiest #Pride weekend, Cincy!

🌳 Coming soon to Walnut Hills: ArtWorks' NEW ArtPark! We've officially broken ground on our ArtPark, part of ArtWorks' new permanent creative campus on Gilbert Avenue. The focal point of this urban gathering space, formerly a vacant and blighted lot, will be the first mural designed by distinguished contemporary American Artist Charles Gaines (@charlesgainesstudio ) titled “Numbers and Trees: Cincinnati Cottonwoods.” A sidewalk gallery with sculpture, greenspace, parking and additional features will round out the space, making it an ideal spot for the community to gather. Join in on the excitement - read more at the link in our bio! Pictured: A rendering of the ArtPark #ArtForAll

Happy #SummerSolstice ! Beat the heat with a visit to this @artworkscincy ’s mural, “Pool Queue," located at @zieglerparkotr ! Designed by Cincinnati-based artist Andrew Neyer, the mural represents the vibrancy of the pool’s surrounding Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Animals of all kinds are shown together mimicking the activities of pool-goers - playing, swimming, relaxing and sunbathing. The focal point of the mural is a rhino, the OTR swim team’s mascot. Designer: Andrew Neyer Location: 216 Woodward St. Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202 Apprentices: Lyle Casey, Helena Rocha-Gonzalez, Olivia Schadler, Kadin True Teaching Artist: Evan Hildebrandt