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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...

Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong

March-May Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong is an American artist and educator interested in the ideas of cultural vernacular, ethno-musical studies, and art as a vehicle for agency. In her practice, Stephanie enters the in-between spaces of identity: sometimes confusing, sometimes contradictory - but always celebrated. Through the...

Thursday Art Play: Hey, Mr. Postman!

Letters are often used as inspiration for contemporary artists. Join us as we celebrate correspondence with some post office themed art making. Visitors will design their own mailbox and decorate giant cards, stamps and envelopes to send a friend. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each...

Coworking with Cal

Bring your computer (or your typewriter) and join artist Calcagno Cullen, of the Archive as Action exhibition Thursday afternoons during the run of the show. Cullen explores her own archive as an artist and as Director of Wave Pool, her socially engaged studio and gallery.

Young Adult Lab: Altered Photo Art

Join us every Thursday in the UnMuseum for Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program for young adults! Artists and educators will be on hand to show us how to experiment with altered photos. All supplies will be provided by the CAC. The CAC's Teen Programs are made possible...

Performance: Light Collage

Lindsey Whittle, Pones Inc., + Bert MarckwardtThis event will be in a conversation of bodies, choreography, light, collage and color in three chapters. The entire performance will take place in complete darkness. Audience members are strongly encouraged to wear all white to this performance.

Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong

March-May Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong is an American artist and educator interested in the ideas of cultural vernacular, ethno-musical studies, and art as a vehicle for agency. In her practice, Stephanie enters the in-between spaces of identity: sometimes confusing, sometimes contradictory - but always celebrated. Through the...

Welcome Art Class: Gallery Art Making

On select Monday’s meet some of Cincinnati’s newest neighbors as they create art together with artist Calcagno Cullen of the Archive as Action exhibition. The artists are part of The Welcome Project, a social enterprise based in Camp Washington that provides job training in fabrication, art skills, and store management...

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...

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...

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...

Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong

March-May Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong is an American artist and educator interested in the ideas of cultural vernacular, ethno-musical studies, and art as a vehicle for agency. In her practice, Stephanie enters the in-between spaces of identity: sometimes confusing, sometimes contradictory - but always celebrated. Through the...

Thursday Art Play: Archive as Action Art

Join us for Thursday Art Play as we create art inspired by the CAC's Archive as Action exhibition. We'll be designing flags, creating window mosaics and making colorful collages from ribbon and string.

Coworking with Cal

Bring your computer (or your typewriter) and join artist Calcagno Cullen, of the Archive as Action exhibition Thursday afternoons during the run of the show. Cullen explores her own archive as an artist and as Director of Wave Pool, her socially engaged studio and gallery.

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.

Amanda Curreri: Rope Walk

In conjunction with the CAC’s This Time Tomorrow Performance Festival, Amanda Curreri will present a large-scale, public performance on the Purple People Bridge. Fifty participants from various Cincinnati communities will work together to create ropes spanning the bridge as a symbolic and real action of public healing. The site is...

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...

Homeschool Wednesday: Lindsay Whittle Tour

Homeschool students will receive a private tour of the artist Lindsey Whittle's work in the Archive as Action exhibition. Following the tour students will head up to the UnMuseum for a hands on art making project led by the artist herself! This program is designed for children ages 6-12 and...

Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong

March-May Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong is an American artist and educator interested in the ideas of cultural vernacular, ethno-musical studies, and art as a vehicle for agency. In her practice, Stephanie enters the in-between spaces of identity: sometimes confusing, sometimes contradictory - but always celebrated. Through the...

Thursday Art Play: Go Planet, It's your Earth Day!

Stop by the UnMuseum for some earth friendly art making. We’ll be making seed bombs, creating art from recycled objects and using natural materials for our inspiration. Stick around for kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each Art Play session.

Coworking with Cal

Bring your computer (or your typewriter) and join artist Calcagno Cullen, of the Archive as Action exhibition Thursday afternoons during the run of the show. Cullen explores her own archive as an artist and as Director of Wave Pool, her socially engaged studio and gallery.

Young Adult Lab: Record Store Day!

Stop by the UnMuseum for a free drop-in art making program for young adults. Join us as we celebrate Record Store Day by making art from old album covers and vintage Rolling Stone magazines. Feel free to bring some records of your own to listen too. We’ll be playing vinyl...

Cinema at the Center: The Belarus Free Theater

Doors at 6:15PM, screening at 6:45PMMovie: Madeleine Sackler, Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus, 2013, 1h16, documentary A screening organized with The Mini Microcinema, in conjunction with the first Cincinnati performance festival, This Time TomorrowPresenters: Drew Klein and Valentine Umansky, Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati The Belarus Free Theatre was established...

Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong

March-May Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong is an American artist and educator interested in the ideas of cultural vernacular, ethno-musical studies, and art as a vehicle for agency. In her practice, Stephanie enters the in-between spaces of identity: sometimes confusing, sometimes contradictory - but always celebrated. Through the...

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...

Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong

March-May Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong is an American artist and educator interested in the ideas of cultural vernacular, ethno-musical studies, and art as a vehicle for agency. In her practice, Stephanie enters the in-between spaces of identity: sometimes confusing, sometimes contradictory - but always celebrated. Through the...

Thursday Art Play: UnMuseum Art

After last week’s UnMuseum opening the 6th floor is now filled with new and exciting art. Stop by Thursday Art Play to learn about and create artwork inspired by our newest additions. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each Art Play session. FREE for members, $5 per...

Coworking with Cal

Bring your computer (or your typewriter) and join artist Calcagno Cullen, of the Archive as Action exhibition Thursday afternoons during the run of the show. Cullen explores her own archive as an artist and as Director of Wave Pool, her socially engaged studio and gallery.

Young Adult Lab: Blue Tape Mural

Stop by the UnMuseum for a free drop-in art making program for young adults. Join us as we create a giant mural using only blue painters paint. Most museum walls are off limits to visitors, but we're opening up the UnMuseum walls and windows for Young Adult Lab's canvas. All...

Closing Reception: Xavier Art Society Response Show

This collection of personal and public stories created in a variety of media by members of the Xavier University Art Society (XAS) was inspired by the CAC exhibition of Archive as Action. XAS is a community of Xavier learners who are using their voices to be advocates for change. Exhibition runs...

Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong

March-May Artist in Residence: Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong is an American artist and educator interested in the ideas of cultural vernacular, ethno-musical studies, and art as a vehicle for agency. In her practice, Stephanie enters the in-between spaces of identity: sometimes confusing, sometimes contradictory - but always celebrated. Through the...

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.

Family Festival: Take Action!

Join us as we celebrate the CAC's Archive as Action exhibition with art making and DIY costumes inspired by three amazing artists! Design your own cape and mask inspired by what you believe in, create a fabric tapestry from recycled clothing, and make a vibrant window collage using unique and...

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...

Annual MFA Exhibition

Explore this exhibition of emerging artists from the University of Cincinnati and Miami University.

Julien Nguyen

The exquisite paintings of Los-Angeles-based artist Julien Nguyen incorporate a multitude of muses, idols, and mythologies into a historical treatment of today.

Archive as Action

This exhibition convenes a trio of Cincinnati-based artists who continuously activate found and historical materials through a performative and participatory lens.