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Press Release: Contemporary Arts Center Appoints Theresa Bembnister as Curator
Bembnister brings curatorial leadership and a history of thoughtful, community-focused partnerships and experiences Cincinnati, OH – September 28, 2023 – The...
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Architect's Newspaper: An exhibition at Zaha Hadid’s Contemporary Arts Center
The Architect's Newspaper covers the newest exhibition, opening September 22, 2023, A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure.
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New York Times: Architecture's Second Looks & Second Acts
The Contemporary Arts Center's upcoming exhibition, A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure, receives a mention in the New York Times Culture...
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Press Release: Cincinnati's CAC Presents First U.S. Solo Exhibition of Acclaimed Multi-Media Artist
Cincinnati, OH – August 29, 2023 – In the fall of 2023, The Contemporary Arts Center will present My Bodily...
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CityBeat: Upcoming CAC Exhibit Celebrates 20th Anniversary
CityBeat highlights the upcoming exhibition, A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure, and the impact of the building's architect, Zaha Hadid.
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A Summer of Backyard Gardens
In alignment with the CAC's Ecologies of Elsewhere exhibition, the Co-LAB summer series focused on collaborations with BIPOC artists, farmers,...
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Movers & Makers: CAC honors 20-year milestone
Movers & Makers covers the history of the CAC building, the impact of Zaha Hadid, and the upcoming exhibition celebrating...
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Press Release: Cincinnati's CAC Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Iconic Zaha Hadid-Designed Building
Cincinnati, OH – August 2, 2023 – This year, as the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) celebrates the 20th anniversary of...
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Cincy Magazine: CAC Turns 20
Cincy Magazine interviewed Director of Interpretation and Visitor Experience Shawnee Turner and Executive Director Christina Vassallo about the 20th anniversary...
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CityBeat: New Executive Director is Proud to Be Part of Female-Centric History of Museum
Katie Griffith conducts a robust interview with Executive Director Christina Vassallo, Director of Interpretation and Visitor Experience Shawnee Turner, and...
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WVXU: What role could museums play in the future?
CAC's Christina Vassallo joined WVXU's Cincinnati Edition for a conversation with host Lucy May and Rebekah Beaulieu, the President and...
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WVXU: AAPI Heritage Month art exhibits explore issues of immigration, social justice and more
Curators Yuling Huang and Saad Ghosn join WVXU's Cincinnati Edition to discuss the exhibition Voices & Visions: Expressions by Cincinnati...