Contemporary Arts Center
Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center
for Contemporary Art
44 E. 6th Street,
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513 345 8400
Every week you'll find numerous programs to get your creativity and mind going
October 2017 Events
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4 10:00 AM Memories in the Museum: Street Empathy
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October Memories in the Museum: Street Empathy |
5 10:30 AM THURSDAY ART PLAY: PUZZLE PIECES
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October THURSDAY ART PLAY: PUZZLE PIECES 6:00 PM
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October Drink and Draw: “Street” Art |
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8 2:00 PM Sandra Cinto: Installation Unveiling
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October Sandra Cinto: Installation Unveiling |
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10 7:30 PM Fearless Film Screening With Introduction by Swoon
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October Fearless Film Screening With Introduction by Swoon |
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October One Night One Craft: Printing 6:00 PM Opening Reception for Still They Persist
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October Opening Reception for Still They Persist |
12 10:30 AM THURSDAY ART PLAY: GRAFFITI ART
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October THURSDAY ART PLAY: GRAFFITI ART 2:00 PM CAC Homeschool at Symmes Library
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October CAC Homeschool at Symmes Library 4:00 PM
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October YOUNG ADULT LAB: BLENDER BAGS |
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17 10:30 AM CAC Homeschool at Green Hills Library
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October CAC Homeschool at Green Hills Library |
18 11:00 AM HOMESCHOOL WEDNESDAY: JANE BENSON TOUR
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October HOMESCHOOL WEDNESDAY: JANE BENSON TOUR |
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October THURSDAY ART PLAY: SURF’S UP 4:00 PM YOUNG ADULT LAB: BODY PAINTING
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October YOUNG ADULT LAB: BODY PAINTING 7:00 PM Panel Discussion: Street Art Here and Now
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October Panel Discussion: Street Art Here and Now |
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26 10:30 AM THURSDAY ART PLAY: HALLOWEEN BASH
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October THURSDAY ART PLAY: HALLOWEEN BASH 7:30 PM Ayesha Jordan & Charlotte Brathwaite: Shasta Geaux Pop
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October Ayesha Jordan & Charlotte Brathwaite: Shasta Geaux Pop |
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28 12:00 PM Macy's Family Festival: Street Art
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October Macy's Family Festival: Street Art |
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October 2017 Events
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October
2017
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Art of Yoga
This noon Vinyasa Flow class is scheduled with your lunch hour in mind. Not too hot, not too cool, just the right practice to recharge your midday. All levels of yogis welcome. Bring your mat, some water and your intention to be healthier, calmer and more joyous. These classes are offered...
04
October
2017
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Memories in the Museum: Street Empathy
Experience the art of the best-known female street artist of our day, Caledonia Curry, aka Swoon. Her printed, drawn and cut paper works re-define street art with a sense of empathy, compassion and social justice. As part of your experience enjoy breakfast before your tour and afterwards join us for...
05
October
2017
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
THURSDAY ART PLAY: PUZZLE PIECES
FREE for members, $5 for non members. Come check out Working Surface, the newest addition to the UnMuseum! We’ll examine the new mural to see how all the different formica pieces fit together. Visitors can experiment with mosaic making and design a puzzle of their own. Stick around for some kid-friendly...
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October
2017
Thursday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Drink and Draw: “Street” Art
Join illustrators and artists Anthony “Tank” Mansfield and Jaime Filer for a laid back night of “street” art making. Try your hand at some simple methods for indoor graffiti from “slaps” to colorful marker tags. FREE
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October
2017
Saturday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CAC@21C
Join CAC docents for a half-hour guided tour of the 21C galleries followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. After the tour, explore the CAC on your own since your tour includes free museum admission. Meet in the lobby of the 21C. Free.
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October
2017
Sunday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sandra Cinto: Installation Unveiling
The CAC invites you to view the unveiling of a new two floor installation by Brazilian artist Sandra Cinto.
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October
2017
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Art of Yoga
This noon Vinyasa Flow class is scheduled with your lunch hour in mind. Not too hot, not too cool, just the right practice to recharge your midday. All levels of yogis welcome. Bring your mat, some water and your intention to be healthier, calmer and more joyous. These classes are offered...
10
October
2017
Tuesday
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Gallery Talk With Swoon
We were so overwhelmed by the support and attendance of our members at the opening that we wanted to give our members one more chance to see Callie Curry (aka Swoon) in person at the CAC. Join us fort his members only exclusive gallery talk with Callie and CAC curator...
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October
2017
Tuesday
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Fearless Film Screening With Introduction by Swoon
This documentary explores Caledonia Curry (aka Swoon), her collaborators, inspirations and antics. Woven together with 20 years of footage shot around the world, the film is an intimate portrait of the artist. It reveals the moment she became internationally recognized, what inspires her creatively, socially, and politically and why none...
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October
2017
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
One Night One Craft: Printing
Join artist Terence Hammonds to learn about his practice and print a limited edition tote bag. You’ll collaborate with this well known artist as you modify your tote adding fabric and color. Your ticket price covers supplies and instruction with this nationally recognized in house artist of Rookwood Pottery. Purchase Tickets:...
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October
2017
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Opening Reception for Still They Persist
Join the curators of the exhibition Still They Persist and Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi to explore and discuss this timely exhibition. 6-9 pm View the show with the FemFour 7-8 pm Gallery talk with Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi Dr. Mazloomi contributed an essay and numerous works of art by both herself and her colleagues. She is an...
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October
2017
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
THURSDAY ART PLAY: GRAFFITI ART
Let’s get inspired by the CAC’s newest exhibition, Swoon! Join us as we learn about different street artists and the public work they create. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each Art Play session. FREE for members, $5 for non members.
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October
2017
Thursday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CAC Homeschool at Symmes Library
Join the Contemporary Arts Center for a special workshop designed specifically for homeschool families. Stop by the Symmes Library to participate in hands-on art making, learn about contemporary artists and take home an extended learning sheet with tips and resources for building on what you've discovered. This program is designed...
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October
2017
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
YOUNG ADULT LAB: BLENDER BAGS
Stop by the UnMuseum for a free drop-in art making program for young adults. We can all use an extra reusable bag to help stay green and avoid the dreaded plastic, but why not look cute while saving the enviroment? Join us as we experiment with blender pens and learn a...
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October
2017
Saturday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CAC@21C
Join CAC docents for a half-hour guided tour of the 21C galleries followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. After the tour, explore the CAC on your own since your tour includes free museum admission. Meet in the lobby of the 21C. Free.
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October
2017
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CAC Homeschool at Green Hills Library
Join the Contemporary Arts Center for a special workshop designed specifically for homeschool families. Stop by the Green Hills Library to participate in hands-on art making, learn about contemporary artists and take home an extended learning sheet with tips and resources for building on what you've discovered. This program is...
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October
2017
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Art of Yoga
This noon Vinyasa Flow class is scheduled with your lunch hour in mind. Not too hot, not too cool, just the right practice to recharge your midday. All levels of yogis welcome. Bring your mat, some water and your intention to be healthier, calmer and more joyous. These classes are offered...
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October
2017
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
HOMESCHOOL WEDNESDAY: JANE BENSON TOUR
The students will tour Jane Benson’s exhibition, Half-Truths, and explore the story of two brothers separated by displacement but who still share a long distance connection through musical composition. Following the tour we will head to the UnMuseum where students will create faux botanical sculptures inspired by the artist’s work. This...
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October
2017
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
THURSDAY ART PLAY: SURF’S UP
The sea has been an inspiration for many different artists. Join us in the UnMuseum as we use the ocean for our muse and learn about the Brazilian artist Sandra Cinto. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each Art Play session. FREE for members, $5 for non...
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October
2017
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
YOUNG ADULT LAB: BODY PAINTING
Stop by the UnMuseum for a free drop-in art making program for young adults. With Halloween fast approaching, now seems like the ideal time to perfect your body painting skills. Join us as we experiment with washable, skin friendly paint to create some temporary art on our hands, arms and face!...
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October
2017
Thursday
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Street Art Here and Now
Cincinnati loves street art- it didn't take the nearly 1,400 people at the Swoon opening to tell us that. This city has supported the CAC's long history with street art with exhibitions from artists’ like JR, Keith Haring, Shepard Fairy, and the 2004 Beautiful Losers exhibition. Join us to learn...
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October
2017
Saturday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CAC@21C
Join CAC docents for a half-hour guided tour of the 21C galleries followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. After the tour, explore the CAC on your own since your tour includes free museum admission. Meet in the lobby of the 21C. Free.
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October
2017
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Art of Yoga
This noon Vinyasa Flow class is scheduled with your lunch hour in mind. Not too hot, not too cool, just the right practice to recharge your midday. All levels of yogis welcome. Bring your mat, some water and your intention to be healthier, calmer and more joyous. These classes are offered...
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October
2017
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
THURSDAY ART PLAY: HALLOWEEN BASH
Join us for a super spooky Halloween-themed Art Play! Costumes are welcome as we create art inspired by this eerie day. Stop by the UnMuseum to create some slimy, scary artwork and enjoy some tasty Halloween treats. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each Art Play...
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October
2017
Thursday
7:30 PM
Ayesha Jordan & Charlotte Brathwaite: Shasta Geaux Pop
Midwest Premiere | Come celebrate the return of an icon; the unforgettable, outrageously hilarious, and completely uncensored SHASTA GEAUX POP as she brings her signature brand of basement get-down party to Cincinnati. Wild, irreverent and uplifting, Shasta brings a gospel of laughter and a free-flowing emcee style to start a...
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October
2017
Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Macy's Family Festival: Street Art
Come celebrate the opening of the UnMuseum’s newest mural, inspired by Swoon’s community focused street art and designed by local high school students in collaboration with Reverb’s Michelle D’Cruz. Join us on the 6th floor as we create temporary graffiti art, experiment with kid-friendly spray paint and work together on...
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October
2017
Saturday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CAC@21C
Join CAC docents for a half-hour guided tour of the 21C galleries followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. After the tour, explore the CAC on your own since your tour includes free museum admission. Meet in the lobby of the 21C. Free.
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October
2017
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Art of Yoga
This noon Vinyasa Flow class is scheduled with your lunch hour in mind. Not too hot, not too cool, just the right practice to recharge your midday. All levels of yogis welcome. Bring your mat, some water and your intention to be healthier, calmer and more joyous. These classes are offered...