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Artist In Residence at the Public Library: Adrienne Dixon

Join our Winter Artist-in-Residence, Adrienne Dixon, every Wednesday 4-6PM at the downtown Public Library and every Saturday 1-3pm right here at the CAC RESIDENCY THEMEChromatic Spaces: Exploring the Intersection of Color, Architecture, and CommunityRESIDENCY DESCRIPTIONThe Contemporary Arts Center’s Artist in Residence program invites artists to explore the dynamic relationship between architecture,...

Artist In Residence at the Public Library: Adrienne Dixon

Join our Winter Artist-in-Residence, Adrienne Dixon, every Wednesday 4-6PM at the downtown Public Library and every Saturday 1-3pm right here at the CAC RESIDENCY THEMEChromatic Spaces: Exploring the Intersection of Color, Architecture, and CommunityRESIDENCY DESCRIPTIONThe Contemporary Arts Center’s Artist in Residence program invites artists to explore the dynamic relationship between architecture,...

Thursday Art Play: Creativity Center Artists

Join us Thursday mornings for creative playtime at the CAC. This family program uses hands-on art making activities and yoga to excite and educate our youngest visitors. Learn about the local artists in the Creativity Center and create artwork inspired by their installations. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga following...

Rituals of Regeneration: Crafting Native Bee Houses

For our Spring Co-LAB, led by artist Rebecca Nava Soto and in collaboration with Old Growth Cooperative, this Co-LAB explores sustainability and Indigenous regeneration through artist-adapted native bee houses. Participants will engage in a process to craft these structures as ritual art objects, serving ecological restoration and reimagining community through...

Young Adult Lab: Watercolor Painting

Join us every Thursday in the Creative Learning Center on the 6th floor of the CAC for Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program! This week, we'll be experimenting with watercolors! You'll be able to create and paint your own watercolor however you'd like and take your work home...

Figure Drawing

For the months of January- March participants will be learning or brushing up on their figure drawing skills. These classes are free and are open to participants 16+. These classes run from 5:30pm-7pm every other Thursday. During each session attendees will have 10-15 minutes to have a group discussion about...

The Basement: CAC's Black Box Lab Presents American Legacy Theatre

HIGHER, an original rock musical with book, music, and lyrics by Mark Levine, arranged by Eric Knechtges, and developed by American Legacy Theatre (ALT), returns for the first time since its world premiere in 2021. Taking place not in the Black Box, but brought to life within the gallery. Reimagined in...

Artist In Residence at the CAC: Adrienne Dixon

Join our Winter Artist-in-Residence, Adrienne Dixon, every Wednesday 4-6PM at the downtown Public Library and every Saturday 1-3pm right here at the CAC! RESIDENCY THEMEChromatic Spaces: Exploring the Intersection of Color, Architecture, and CommunityRESIDENCY DESCRIPTIONThe Contemporary Arts Center’s Artist in Residence program invites artists to explore the dynamic relationship between architecture,...

Annual Book Sale

Looking to expand your personal library or elevate your collage making game? Join us in person on March 8th & 9th for our Annual Book Sale, where you'll uncover unique titles that are sure to cultivate creativity, and catalyze your curiosity! Whether you're an art lover, a collector, or simply looking...

CAC Educator Workshop: Tiger Lily Urban Printers featuring Abrilijoanna Huerta

Abrilijoanna Huerta is a contemporary illustrator, comic artist, and screen printer based in Cincinnati. Known by the alias - GoreCat - Huerta specializes in horror, sci-fi, and punk themed artwork. Huerta is active across an array of community organizations working on diverse issues from supporting climate change and sustainability, to...

Student Gallery Talk for Change Spaces: 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition

Join us on Saturday, March 8th as students discuss their works from the Changing Spaces: 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition in the 4th floor gallery starting at 1pm. For artists, space is a precious resource. Materials, tools, and completed artworks require room for storage, and the artists themselves need a place to...

The Basement: CAC's Black Box Lab Presents American Legacy Theatre

HIGHER, an original rock musical with book, music, and lyrics by Mark Levine, arranged by Eric Knechtges, and developed by American Legacy Theatre (ALT), returns for the first time since its world premiere in 2021. Taking place not in the Black Box, but brought to life within the gallery. Reimagined in...

Annual Book Sale

Looking to expand your personal library or elevate your collage making game? Join us in person on March 8th & 9th for our Annual Book Sale, where you'll uncover unique titles that are sure to cultivate creativity, and catalyze your curiosity! Whether you're an art lover, a collector, or simply looking...

The Basement: CAC's Black Box Lab Presents American Legacy Theatre

HIGHER, an original rock musical with book, music, and lyrics by Mark Levine, arranged by Eric Knechtges, and developed by American Legacy Theatre (ALT), returns for the first time since its world premiere in 2021. Taking place not in the Black Box, but brought to life within the gallery. Reimagined in...

Artist In Residence at the Public Library: Adrienne Dixon

Join our Winter Artist-in-Residence, Adrienne Dixon, every Wednesday 4-6PM at the downtown Public Library and every Saturday 1-3pm right here at the CAC RESIDENCY THEMEChromatic Spaces: Exploring the Intersection of Color, Architecture, and CommunityRESIDENCY DESCRIPTIONThe Contemporary Arts Center’s Artist in Residence program invites artists to explore the dynamic relationship between architecture,...

Thursday Art Play: Printing Party!

Join us Thursday mornings for creative playtime at the CAC. This family program uses hands-on art making activities and yoga to excite and educate our youngest visitors. Learn about the Tiger Lily Press exhibition in the P&G Gallery and celebrate the joy of printing with lots of creative projects. Stick...

Young Adult Lab: Fiber Art

Join us every Thursday in the Creative Learning Center on the 6th floor of the CAC for Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program! This week, we'll be experimenting with fiber! We'll have the sewing machines out as well as plenty of fabric and old clothing for you to...

The Basement: CAC's Black Box Lab Presents American Legacy Theatre

HIGHER, an original rock musical with book, music, and lyrics by Mark Levine, arranged by Eric Knechtges, and developed by American Legacy Theatre (ALT), returns for the first time since its world premiere in 2021. Taking place not in the Black Box, but brought to life within the gallery. Reimagined in...

The Basement: CAC's Black Box Lab Presents American Legacy Theatre

HIGHER, an original rock musical with book, music, and lyrics by Mark Levine, arranged by Eric Knechtges, and developed by American Legacy Theatre (ALT), returns for the first time since its world premiere in 2021. Taking place not in the Black Box, but brought to life within the gallery. Reimagined in...

Artist In Residence at the CAC: Adrienne Dixon

Join our Winter Artist-in-Residence, Adrienne Dixon, every Wednesday 4-6PM at the downtown Public Library and every Saturday 1-3pm right here at the CAC! RESIDENCY THEMEChromatic Spaces: Exploring the Intersection of Color, Architecture, and CommunityRESIDENCY DESCRIPTIONThe Contemporary Arts Center’s Artist in Residence program invites artists to explore the dynamic relationship between architecture,...

The Shock Doctrine-Naomi Klein

In her groundbreaking reporting, Naomi Klein introduced the term "disaster capitalism." Whether covering Baghdad after the U.S. occupation, Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami, or New Orleans post-Katrina, she witnessed something remarkably similar. People still reeling from catastrophe were being hit again, this time with economic "shock treatment,"...

The Basement: CAC's Black Box Lab Presents American Legacy Theatre

HIGHER, an original rock musical with book, music, and lyrics by Mark Levine, arranged by Eric Knechtges, and developed by American Legacy Theatre (ALT), returns for the first time since its world premiere in 2021. Taking place not in the Black Box, but brought to life within the gallery. Reimagined in...

Artist In Residence at the Public Library: Adrienne Dixon

Join our Winter Artist-in-Residence, Adrienne Dixon, every Wednesday 4-6PM at the downtown Public Library and every Saturday 1-3pm right here at the CAC RESIDENCY THEMEChromatic Spaces: Exploring the Intersection of Color, Architecture, and CommunityRESIDENCY DESCRIPTIONThe Contemporary Arts Center’s Artist in Residence program invites artists to explore the dynamic relationship between architecture,...

Thursday Art Play: Hello Spring!

Join us Thursday mornings for creative playtime at the CAC. This family program uses hands-on art making activities and yoga to excite and educate our youngest visitors. Let's celebrate the first day of spring with some seasonal art making. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga following each Art Play session. Free...

Young Adult Lab: Pinch Pot Making

Join us every Thursday in the Creative Learning Center on the 6th floor of the CAC for Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program! In honor of Spring coming, we'll be celebrating with pinch pot making! Pinch Pots are simple ceramic works made with your hands. Once you make...

Figure Drawing

For the months of January- March participants will be learning or brushing up on their figure drawing skills. These classes are free and are open to participants 16+. These classes run from 5:30pm-7pm every other Thursday. During each session attendees will have 10-15 minutes to have a group discussion about...

The Basement: CAC's Black Box Lab Presents American Legacy Theatre

HIGHER, an original rock musical with book, music, and lyrics by Mark Levine, arranged by Eric Knechtges, and developed by American Legacy Theatre (ALT), returns for the first time since its world premiere in 2021. Taking place not in the Black Box, but brought to life within the gallery. Reimagined in...

The Basement: CAC's Black Box Lab Presents American Legacy Theatre

HIGHER, an original rock musical with book, music, and lyrics by Mark Levine, arranged by Eric Knechtges, and developed by American Legacy Theatre (ALT), returns for the first time since its world premiere in 2021. Taking place not in the Black Box, but brought to life within the gallery. Reimagined in...

Artist In Residence at the CAC: Adrienne Dixon

Join our Winter Artist-in-Residence, Adrienne Dixon, every Wednesday 4-6PM at the downtown Public Library and every Saturday 1-3pm right here at the CAC! RESIDENCY THEMEChromatic Spaces: Exploring the Intersection of Color, Architecture, and CommunityRESIDENCY DESCRIPTIONThe Contemporary Arts Center’s Artist in Residence program invites artists to explore the dynamic relationship between architecture,...

The Basement: CAC's Black Box Lab Presents American Legacy Theatre

HIGHER, an original rock musical with book, music, and lyrics by Mark Levine, arranged by Eric Knechtges, and developed by American Legacy Theatre (ALT), returns for the first time since its world premiere in 2021. Taking place not in the Black Box, but brought to life within the gallery. Reimagined in...

Artist In Residence at the Public Library: Adrienne Dixon

Join our Winter Artist-in-Residence, Adrienne Dixon, every Wednesday 4-6PM at the downtown Public Library and every Saturday 1-3pm right here at the CAC RESIDENCY THEMEChromatic Spaces: Exploring the Intersection of Color, Architecture, and CommunityRESIDENCY DESCRIPTIONThe Contemporary Arts Center’s Artist in Residence program invites artists to explore the dynamic relationship between architecture,...

Art Play Hike: French Park

Art Play Hike is an outdoor series in partnership with the Contemporary Arts Center and Cincinnati Parks. Join us this month as we explore French Park and take part in hands-on art making related to nature. This program is designed for children ages 2-10 and their parent or caregiver. Art...

CAC@21c Tour

Two tours, one hour! Join a CAC docent for a half-hour guided tour of the galleries at the neighboring 21c Museum Hotel, followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. Event takes place on the final Friday of each month. Tours are free and open to the...

Artist In Residence at the CAC: Adrienne Dixon

Join our Winter Artist-in-Residence, Adrienne Dixon, every Wednesday 4-6PM at the downtown Public Library and every Saturday 1-3pm right here at the CAC! RESIDENCY THEMEChromatic Spaces: Exploring the Intersection of Color, Architecture, and CommunityRESIDENCY DESCRIPTIONThe Contemporary Arts Center’s Artist in Residence program invites artists to explore the dynamic relationship between architecture,...

Teen Art Show: Finding Your Place

As teens age out of childhood and begin taking steps toward adulthood, it can be hard to find their place. Finding Your Place will feature work that celebrates, laments, and expresses all the feelings that fall in between when trying to figure out who you are.

Tiger Lily Press: Urban Printers

The culminating exhibition forTiger Lily Press' Urban Printers.

Changing Spaces: 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition

MFA graduate students exhibit their thesis works

Vivian Browne: My Kind of Protest

This exhibition recovers the depth and variety of the more than three-decade career of Vivian Browne (b. 1929, Laurel, FL; d. 1993, New York, NY). The exhibition features paintings, prints, and works on paper across seven bodies of work, as well as ephemera that highlight Browne’s pioneering activism and influential teaching career.

Kahlil Robert Irving: Ground Water from screen Falls [(Collaged media) + Midwest] Street

For the lobby carpet installation, Kahlil Robert Irving integrates imagery of asphalt with pop culture references, news headlines, and digital ephemera. The artist asks viewers to reconsider their daily engagement with social media, civic community life, and the urban landscape.

SOFTlab: Gravity's Rainbow

This installation, suspended from the ceiling of the CAC’s Dr. Stanley & Mickey Kaplan Hall Lobby, takes something invisible