Our mission is to bring art and the creative process to all people, so be sure to explore the many ways you can engage with artists, art, neighbors, ideas, friends, Cincinnati, family, and creativity throughout the coming month.
Special Events
Opening Reception for The Mama Representation Project
Come experience Black Mama Magic at the Through Her Eyes: Mama Representation Opening to celebrate the multidisciplinary exhibition, which highlights the unique experiences and stories of postpartum Black mamas.
Thursday, May 11, 6:00 PM
A candid conversation about how family, friends, and allies can support Black mamas in their journey into motherhood. Free. Part of The Mama Representation Project.
Thursday, May 18, 5:00 PM
Panel discussion exploring O'Neal's legacy and community impact, moderated by the his daughter, Toilynn O'Neal Turner.
$10 General Admission / Free for Members
Opening Reception for Voices & Visions
Friday, May 19, 5:00 PM
Free public reception celebrating the opening of Voices & Visions, showcasing expressions by Asian American artists in the region.
Regular Programming
Thursday Art Play
Thursdays, 10:30 AM
Free for members. $5 per non-member child
New project weekly, intended for ages 2-6. Themes change weekly!
Young Adult Lab
Thursdays, 4:00 PM
Free. Intended for teens or college students. New projects weekly!
Learn more about Young Adult Lab
Artist in Residence: Anissa Pulcheon
Wednesdays & Fridays, 4:00 PM
Free. Collaborative art making and discussion for all ages. Our Summer artist is Anissa, who is also an organizer and musician in Cincinnati, Ohio. She makes optimistic and bold art honoring memory, nature, community, and identity. She believes in the power of illustration and public art to explain, emphasize, remind, celebrate and encourage.
One Night, One Craft
Select Thursdays, 6PM
Learn something new in one hour! DIY sessions for grown-ups, great for a friends-night-out. Intended for adults, because crafting can be even more fun with cocktails. Craft changes monthly. Cost varies per project, but includes one drink ticket.
Learn more about specific dates and themes.
CAC@21C
Second Saturdays, 1PM
Final Fridays, 7PM
Half-hour guided tour of the 21C galleries followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. Free.
Homeschool Wednesday
Wednesdays, 11AM
Free. Private tours and hands on activities. Focus changes monthly.
Learn more about specific dates and themes.
February 10 - August 6, 2023
A group exhibition reflecting on plants as sites of healing and change. Mature content.
Baseera Khan: Weight on History*
Through September 24, 2023
Addressing issues of access, cultural appropriation, and migration.
April 28 - October 8
A long-overdue retrospective of Cincinnati artist and activist, nicknamed "OTR Mayor."
Luis Camnitzer: Monuments to Unknown Heroes
April 28, 2023 - Jun 16, 2024
Examining how we memorialize through posters of proposals for public monuments.
School Outreach Program
Student Art Show
April 26 - May 7
Installation of student work demonstrating the themes and processes from the year.
Through Her Eyes: Mama Representation Project, a Co-LAB Exhibition
May 5 - June 18
A multimedia explorative project centering the unique experiences of Black motherhood.
May 17 - June 18
Celebrating the creativity and achievements of regional Asian American artists
* A curated exhibition for the 2022 FotoFocus Biennial: World Record.
