Public Programs
Public Programming aims to nurture creativity and catalyze curiosity for people of all backgrounds, while fostering community with visitors and neighbors.
Programs
Artist-in-Residence
The CAC has long been a laboratory for artists offering the unique opportunity to explore new techniques and concepts within our gallery walls and the city. In this tradition, we invite contemporary artists to set-up...
Co-LAB
The CAC presents Co-LAB, an experiment in what is possible. This program is designed to collaborate with the public, create change, alter perspectives, and think creatively. Whether it’s a round table discussion, short film screening,...
One Night One Craft
DIY sessions for grown-ups! Learn cool new skills with crash courses at the CAC. Learn something new in 1 hour. It's like a cool crafting camp or olde tyme trade apprenticeship but without the bugs, the hassles...
Social Therapy
The world seems to grow more divided between political, racial, economic, and generational gaps. Build connections with Social Therapy, a community of adults and young adults bridging gaps with writing and storytelling. The first series...
The Creative Writing Project
The Creative Writing Project is a series of workshops designed to provide adult writers of all levels with opportunities to explore the art of creative writing. Each month-long series puts participants amongst a community of...
Sensory Friendly Mornings at the CAC
During this event, the Museum will be made extra welcoming to our more sensitive guests. Families will be able to choose from a variety of activities and do them at whatever time they feel most...
Cincinnati Collects
The Contemporary Art Center's inaugural exhibition, Modern Paintings from Cincinnati Collections, in 1939, began a tradition of highlighting local collectors and their collections. Taking its name from a 1962 exhibition, the Cincinnati Collects program breaks...
Voices in the Gallery
Join us to hear from an expert about our exhibitions. Whether it be an artist’s, curator’s, or another perspective, you’ll get to hear from someone who has a unique take on the art.
CAC@21c
Join CAC docents for a half-hour guided tour of the 21c exhibitions followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. After the tour, explore the CAC on your own since your tour...
Open Mic
Musicians, poets, comedians, and other performers are invited to participate in the CAC’s Open Mic. Hosted in the Creativity Center, this event seeks to build connection in the community through the sharing of local talent....
Bespoken Live
Bespoken Live is a storytelling, story-listening, and mindfulness program designed to create space for people to find their voice together.