ArtWorks Cincinnati

ArtWorks' Offices will be closed November 23 through December 1 so our staff and artists can take a well-deserved fall break. We look forward to connecting with you upon our return!

If you've ever wondered how ArtWorks' projects come to fruition (like our SHP Mural designed by MOMO, pictured here), look no further than our 2023 Annual Report! You never know what you'll discover: bit.ly/3YY4gnm Photo by J. Miles Wolf Visit this mural at 7th and Sycamore in downtown Cincinnati #ArtForAll

Step inside our Creative Campus! Over the weekend, ArtWorks hosted a small reception at our in-progress Creative Campus to celebrate our organization's next chapter and some of the individuals that are making it possible. The beautifully renovated Bolce building that we now call home is the newest gem in Walnut Hills’ emerging arts district, housing not only ArtWorks' staff, but two Creative Studios, an art Gallery, original murals and art installations, and so much more. ArtWorks' Creative Campus Grand Opening will be held on April 26, 2025 at 2429 Gilbert Ave! All are welcome at this free community celebration. Thank you for your commitment to making #ArtForAll a reality in every corner or Greater Cincinnati. Photos by Phil Armstrong

Have a blank wall? Host a mural! ArtWorks is currently conducting a “Call for Walls” to find canvases for 2025 public art projects. If you have a blank wall and would like to be involved in a future mural project, drop us a line: bit.ly/4iaxsQT Walls can be located anywhere in the Tri-State area and can be any size. We look forward to hearing from you! Pictured: "Connected Through the Generations" Designer: Olly Costello Location: 225 W. Court Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 #ArtForAll

Fashion icon alert ?? Hats off to Cameron Lee, ArtWorks Photo/Video Studio Manager, on his Style Counsel feature in Cincinnati Magazine's November issue! When asked how he would describe his style, Lee said: "I like to dress for more conceptual absurdity. I'm into pieces that are unusual, unique, sometimes one of a kind. I love wearing pieces in a different way that you should: a shirt as a bottom or bottoms as something else." Please join us in celebrating Lee in the comments! Catch the full interview on page 20 of the digital issue: https://lnkd.in/gzmiidmJ #ArtForAll

Take in the beauty of autumn alongside the vibrancy of Cincinnati street art with a walking mural tour! Our final mural tour of 2024 is this Saturday, November 16, at 2 p.m. through downtown. Tickets are $25, reserve your spot --> https://bit.ly/3O6w4kg If you can't make this weekend's tour, consider a free, self-led tour using our handy mural map: https://lnkd.in/greKnRuw #ArtForAll

Save the date! ArtWorks' Creative Campus Dedication & Grand Opening Saturday, April 26, 1 p.m. 2429 Gilbert Ave, Walnut Hills Free & open to all Celebrate our new home with us! This momentous occasion will mark the opening of ArtWorks permanent headquarters and the completion of the Hannan ArtPark, two spaces designed to bring people together in celebration, reflection, and joy. This special day promises art, performances, and the energy of community, as we witness firsthand how art can transform not just spaces, but spirits and lives. While we had hoped to host this event in fall 2024, we promise it will be worth the wait! Join us! Pictured: ArtWorks' in-progress Creative Campus #ArtForAll

Happy birthday, John A. Ruthven! Today marks 100 years since Ruthven was born on November 12, 1924. Dubbed the 20th Century Audubon, this wildlife artist and conservationist lives on in Cincinnati through ArtWorks' mural "Martha, the Last Passanger Pidgeon," a large-scale reproduction of Ruthven's masterpiece. Martha lived out her last days at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Despite efforts to save what was once the most numerous bird species in America, she died in 1914. Cincinnati remains committed to wildlife preservation thanks to local organizations like the zoo, Cincinnati Nature Center, and Ruthven. This mural shows Martha and her flock soaring over the historic Bird Run at the Cincinnati Zoo, and serves as a daily reminder to downtown residents, workers and visitors of the importance of wildlife conservation and the reality of extinction. Located at 15 E. Eighth St. Created in partnership with the Cincinnati Nature Center

Community is powerful ? "Community Ties" honors the history and legacy of Over-the-Rhine, its longtime residents, and the stories and experiences embedded in the architecture and generations who have passed through it. While acknowledging the past, the mural design seeks to look towards the future through refreshing imagery of hope, prosperity, and unity. Over-the-Rhine community residents not only informed the design concepts for this through community engagement, but also through a community vote chose the final design. The dominant element that flows throughout this design is a ribbon, which signifies the ties or connections of this particular community. A crane, a bird that signifies grace, beauty, and peace, carries the ribbon across the design ushering the values of the neighborhood throughout Imagination Alley. The inclusion of a people across generations creates a welcoming space for of all ages, while paying tribute to both the past, present, and future identity of Over-the-Rhine. Designer: Latausha Cox Location: Imagination Alley, 1319 Vine Street, Over-the-Rhine Explore our entire public art collection at ArtWorksCincinnati.org #ArtForAll

Congratulations to Colleen Houston, ArtWorks CEO & Artistic Director, for being being included in Cincinnati Magazine's "Cincinnati 300" list, a yearly recognition of our region's most influential leaders. Please join us in celebrating Houston in the comments! You can catch Houston on page 21 here: https://bit.ly/3O2uijW Photo by Romain Mayambi #ArtForAll