Taft Museum of Art

??ATTENTION ARTISTS! ??Applications are now open for our 2025 and 2026 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence Program! The Taft Museum of Art is seeking a hip-hop artist (2025) and a visual artist specialized in painting (2026) with teaching experience and a commitment to social justice for the upcoming two years of the Duncanson Artist-in-Residence program. To honor the relationship between Black American painter Robert S. Duncanson (1821–1872) and Cincinnati art patron Nicholas Longworth (1782–1863), the Taft’s Robert S. Duncanson Society annually recognizes and celebrates the achievements of contemporary Black artists through the Duncanson Artist-in-Residence program. Previous Duncanson Artists-in-Residence include, among others, poet/essayist Nikki Giovanni, filmmaker William Greaves, playwright/screenwriter Keith Josef Adkins, violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama, soprano Adrienne Danrich, actor/playwright Nikkole Salter, visual and performance artist Vanessa German, filmmaker Ya’Ke Smith, and Tunde Wey, artist, writer, and chef (pictured here). To learn more about the 2025 or 2026 Taft Museum of Art Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, visit https://lnkd.in/gJPgKHxE. To apply for the 2025 or 2026 residency, please contact [email protected]. #TaftMuseumDiscovered #DuncansonArtistInResidence #RobertSDuncanson

Have you heard the news? Our President and CEO, Rebekah Beaulieu, Ph.D., is part of Leadership Cincinnati Class 48! ?? This week, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber announced the list of 56 local leaders participating in its new class of Leadership Cincinnati, and this year the list includes the Taft Museum of Art's President and CEO, Becky Beaulieu! “This cohort of Leadership Cincinnati participants is an incredible group of individuals who have each answered the call to elevate their civic quotient and take their next step as civic leaders in this community,” Sean Comer, vice president of the chamber's Leadership Center, said in a news release. Congratulations to all of the participants, and to Becky on this wonderful honor! #TaftMuseumDiscovered

NEW! Announcing exciting fall art experiences at the Taft ????? The summer heat is still here, but we’re planning for cooler weather and the upcoming holiday season with an array of art experiences at the Taft! From our NEW coffee club and hands-on workshops, to festive teas, free family fundays, and young adult programs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. EXPLORE THE FALL EVENTS LINEUP | bit.ly/Taft-Ticket-- #TaftMuseumDiscovered

Our museum team out in the community ?? Last week, members of our administrative team represented the Taft at the Association of Midwest Museums Conference in Columbus, OH, and had an absolute blast! From the keynote exploring inclusion in museum spaces to sessions navigating DEAI conversations, website accessibility, and beyond, there was so much to learn and experience at this year's conference. We can't wait for next year! #TaftMuseumDiscovered #AssociatonOfMidwestMuseums #AMM24

We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a 2024 #FrankenthalerClimate Initiative awardee! ?? Established by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation in collaboration with Environment & Culture Partners and RMI, this grant program supports energy efficiency and clean energy projects to catalyze climate action in the visual arts.??At the Taft, we will be will be replacing halogen and incandescent bulbs in Fifth Third Gallery and the collection galleries, which display the museum’s collection and temporary exhibitions. This project will provide optimal lighting for our collection and temporary exhibitions to protect the artwork, enhance visitor experience, and increase the museum’s efforts to be economically and environmentally sustainable. #TaftMuseumDiscovered #FrankenthalerClimate?? #HelenFrankenthaler #HelenFrankenthalerFoundation??#ArtActivism #ClimateChangeActivism #ClimateAction???

Make your visit to the Taft more comfortable with a Sensory Bag ??? As part of our new KultureCity? Sensory Inclusive Accreditation, we now have sensory bags available for all guests to use during their visit! They include noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, and weighted lap pads for all guests at the Taft who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. The next time you're at the museum, ask to borrow a bag at our Admissions desk or our Museum Shop! #DisabilityPrideMonth #TaftMuseumDiscovered

Looking for a place to host your next corporate event or celebration? We found it for you! ?? With historic architecture, stylish spaces, and downtown convenience, the Taft Museum of Art is perfect for hosting personal events and company gatherings! Your guests can enjoy fine food from the region’s top caterers, full bar services, and added attractions you can only enjoy at the Taft, such as access to our special exhibitions and collection galleries, making your event one-of-a-kind. To learn more about hosting an event with us, contact our team at [email protected] or explore our website here ?? bit.ly/EventsAtTaft #TaftMuseumDiscovered

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! ?? The Taft Museum of Art is the first museum in Cincinnati to gain prestigious KultureCity? Sensory Inclusive? accreditation! KultureCity?, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, proudly announces the achievement of Taft Museum of Art for its commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces. KultureCity’s flagship initiative, the Sensory Inclusive? program provides training and resources to staff, enabling them to better accommodate individuals with sensory sensitivities. We are proud to announce that the Taft Museum of Art has partnered with KultureCity? to make the museum and all of the programs and events that it hosts sensory-inclusive. As part of this program, our staff has been trained by leading medical and neurodivergent professionals on how to recognize guests with sensory needs and how to handle a sensory overload situation. Sensory bags (pictured here) will also be available to all guests at the Taft who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. Prior to attending an event, families can download the free KultureCity? App where one can view what sensory features are available, where they can access them, and a Social Story which will provide a preview of what to expect while enjoying an event at the Taft Museum of Art. OUR SOCIAL STORY | bit.ly/TaftSocialStory #TaftMuseumDiscovered #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride

An afternoon of meeting and learning from local Black arts entrepreneurs ?? As part of our expanded year-long Duncanson Artist-in-Residence programming, we are building entrepreneurial programs designed to assist Black creatives of diverse disciplines to cultivate their business skills and help them to thrive in the marketplace. Join us for our first event on Saturday, August 24 for a less-traditional approach to sparking dialogue and listen to four local Black entrepreneurs Annie Ruth, Cedric Michael Cox, Anissa Lewis, and Kareem Simpson as they relay short, unscripted, unmoderated two-person conversations about how they make a living in the world of art. GET FREE TICKETS | bit.ly/BlackBizLuncheon #TaftMuseumDiscovered

Have you heard the news? The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) annual conference is coming to Cincinnati (and the Taft) in 2025! ? With the exciting announcement of the new Brand Cincy Hub, the region's new storytelling and marketing tool, also came the announcement of new arts groups visiting Cincinnati in the coming years! In September 2025, the Taft Museum of Art and the Cincinnati Museum Center will host the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) annual conference and we can't wait. Pictured here, our President & CEO, Rebekah Beaulieu, Ph.D. is representing the Taft as we prepare to welcome AASLH to Cincinnati! #TaftMuseumDiscovered