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
March 2018 Events
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1 10:30 AM Thursday Art Play: Glenn Kaino Art
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March Thursday Art Play: Glenn Kaino Art 4:00 PM
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March Young Adult Lab: LED Lanterns 6:00 PM Drink and Draw: Zine Make and Swap
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March Drink and Draw: Zine Make and Swap |
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7 10:00 AM Memories in the Museum: Creative Collaboration
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March Memories in the Museum: Creative Collaboration |
8 10:30 AM Thursday Art Play: Mirror Images
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March Thursday Art Play: Mirror Images 4:00 PM Young Adult Lab: Photo Stickers
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March Young Adult Lab: Photo Stickers |
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11 1:00 PM Double Talk: Spanish and English Tours
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March Double Talk: Spanish and English Tours |
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15 10:30 AM Thursday Art Play: Over the Rainbow
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March Thursday Art Play: Over the Rainbow 4:00 PM Young Adult Lab: Selfie Portraits
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March Young Adult Lab: Selfie Portraits |
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17 1:00 PM Makerspace: The Art of Illusion
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March Makerspace: The Art of Illusion |
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21 11:00 AM Homeschool Wednesday: Karen Saunders Tour
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March Homeschool Wednesday: Karen Saunders Tour |
22 10:30 AM Thursday Art Play: Loose Parts Play
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March Thursday Art Play: Loose Parts Play 4:00 PM Young Adult Lab: Post It Note Art
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March Young Adult Lab: Post It Note Art |
23 6:00 PM University of Cincinnati and Miami University MFA Exhibition
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March University of Cincinnati and Miami University MFA Exhibition |
24 12:00 PM Family Festival: Shadows and Illusion
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March Family Festival: Shadows and Illusion 1:00 PM
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March A Storm Within the Shouting |
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28 12:00 PM CAC Homeschool at Cheviot Library
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March CAC Homeschool at Cheviot Library |
29 10:30 AM
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March Thursday Art Play: Lunar Art 4:00 PM Young Adult Lab: Wooden Buttons
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March Young Adult Lab: Wooden Buttons 7:30 PM Sheida Soleimani: Medium of Exchange
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March Sheida Soleimani: Medium of Exchange |
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March 2018 Events
01
March
2018
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Art Play: Glenn Kaino Art
Join us as we learn about the artist Glenn Kaino and create artwork inspired by his work. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each Art Play session.
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March
2018
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Young Adult Lab: LED Lanterns
Stop by the UnMuseum for a free drop-in art making program for young adults. Join us as we learn about simple circuits and experiment with LED lights and found objects. We'll design light up wearable art and glowing paper lanterns. All art supplies will be provided by the CAC.
01
March
2018
Thursday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Drink and Draw: Zine Make and Swap
Our friends from the Cincinnati Art Book Fair will be on hand to chat about zine creation. Warning: this is not a class—we supply the art supplies, copy machine, boozy drink specials and the rest is up to you.
03
March
2018
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.
06
March
2018
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...
07
March
2018
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Memories in the Museum: Creative Collaboration
Glenn Kaino is not your typical artist. He has been a magician, web designer, street artist, theater producer and the Chief Creative Officer of a digital music startup. A major component to his work is collaboration and he has done so with marine biologists, mentalists, gang members, chess players and...
08
March
2018
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Art Play: Mirror Images
Join us in the UnMuseum as we experiment with light and reflection, all inspired by the CAC’s mirrored works of art. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each Art Play session.
08
March
2018
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Young Adult Lab: Photo Stickers
Stop by the UnMuseum for a free drop-in art making program for young adults. Join us as we give a crash course on creating photo stickers using simple image transfer techniques. We’ll also learn about slaps and design your street art inspired stickers.
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March
2018
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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March
2018
Sunday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Double Talk: Spanish and English Tours
Want to strengthen your Spanish or English language skills? Explore CAC exhibitions with a bilingual guide who will encourage dialogue amongst the group. Tours will be conducted in both English and Spanish so speakers of all levels are welcome.
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March
2018
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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March
2018
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Art Play: Over the Rainbow
This week we’ll be focusing on raindrops, clouds and rainbows. Let’s show Roy G Biv some love with colorful rainbow crowns, necklaces and personalized umbrella painting! Stick around for kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each Art Play session.
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March
2018
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Young Adult Lab: Selfie Portraits
Stop by the UnMuseum for a free drop-in art making program for young adults. Join us as we create selfie sculptures using styrofoam head models. We’ll also experiment with mirrors and transparent paper to create unique self portraits. All art supplies will be provided by the CAC.
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March
2018
Saturday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Makerspace: The Art of Illusion
Much of artist Glenn Kaino’s work explores how art can overlap with other fields—like taxidermy, culinary arts and magic. Join us to learn the art and science behind illusion, and make a little magic of your own in this festival format event geared towards families.
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March
2018
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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March
2018
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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March
2018
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Homeschool Wednesday: Karen Saunders Tour
Join us as we explore the artist Karen Saunder’s new work in the UnMuseum, Collective Breath. We’ll be examining this interactive piece and designing wearable sculptures inspired by her work. This program is designed for children ages 6-12 and their parents or caregiver. Space is limited. Tickets must be obtained in...
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March
2018
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Art Play: Loose Parts Play
Join us as we learn about our newest piece in the UnMuseum, Please Play! We'll experiment with loose parts, build a cardboard city and make art from recycled materials. Stick around for kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each Art Play session.
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March
2018
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Young Adult Lab: Post It Note Art
Stop by the UnMuseum for a free drop-in art making program for young adults. Who knew basic office supplies could be so much fun? Join us in the UnMuseum as we experiment with the process of post it note mosaics. We’ll create large, pixelated mosaic images using these simple sticky...
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March
2018
Friday
6:00 PM
University of Cincinnati and Miami University MFA Exhibition
Explore this exhibition of emerging artists from the University of Cincinnati and Miami University. Exhibition Opening: March 23 • 6–9PM
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March
2018
Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Family Festival: Shadows and Illusion
The artist Glenn Kaino turns magical illusions into art! We’ll be creating some illusions of our own with the help of a special magician from Cincinnati Circus. Join us as we experiment with invisible paint, construct large mosaics out of playing cards and design magic wands inspired by Kaino's Wands...
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March
2018
Saturday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A Storm Within the Shouting
The students from the Art Academy of Cincinnati’s creative writing class have developed poetry inspired wall text for our Glenn Kaino exhibition. Join us for an in-gallery reading of their work.
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March
2018
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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March
2018
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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March
2018
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CAC Homeschool at Cheviot Library
Join the Contemporary Arts Center for a special workshop designed specifically for homeschool families. Stop by the Cheviot 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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March
2018
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Art Play: Lunar Art
Stop by the UnMuseum for a moon themed Art Play inspired by Glenn Kaino’s work. We’ll be making galaxy globes, experimenting with glow in the dark moon paint and creating constellations collages.
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March
2018
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Young Adult Lab: Wooden Buttons
Stop by the UnMuseum for a free drop-in art making program for young adults. Join us as we design hand painted wooden pins for your clothing or backpacks. We’ll also have geometric wooden beads to create key rings and necklaces. All art supplies will be provided by the CAC
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March
2018
Thursday
7:30 PM
Sheida Soleimani: Medium of Exchange
World Premiere | CAC Commission | With the performance Medium of Exchange (commissioned by the Contemporary Arts Center), Sheida Soleimani examines the corruption at the center of the petroleum industry. Medium of Exchange follows Soleimani’s investigation of the complex relationships between leaders of OPEC countries and the West, finding both complicit...
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March
2018
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.
On-Going Events
Through
08
April
2018
Listen!
Artist Caroline Woolard works with four organizations and two art centers to create objects that speak to, and of shared language and better understanding in Cincinnati, Ohio.