Contemporary Arts Center
Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center
for Contemporary Art
44 E. 6th Street,
Cincinnati, OH 45202

513 345 8400

Donate
Today!
Calendar View List View

September 2023 Events

Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.

1

5:00 PM

Community Gallery: Soft Steps Opening Celebration

01 September
2023

Friday
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Community Gallery: Soft Steps Opening Celebration

Community Gallery: Soft Steps Opening Celebration

2

3

4

5

6

4:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

06 September
2023

Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

5:00 PM

Bespoken Live

06 September
2023

Wednesday
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Bespoken Live

Bespoken Live

7

10:30 AM

CANCELLED - Thursday Art Play: Repurposed Art

07 September
2023

Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

CANCELLED - Thursday Art Play: Repurposed Art

CANCELLED - Thursday Art Play: Repurposed Art

4:00 PM

CANCELLED: Young Adult Lab: Thrift Store Art Hack

07 September
2023

Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CANCELLED: Young Adult Lab: Thrift Store Art Hack

CANCELLED: Young Adult Lab: Thrift Store Art Hack

8

9

10

11

12

13

4:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

13 September
2023

Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

14

10:30 AM

Thursday Art Play: Tinker Trays

14 September
2023

Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Thursday Art Play: Tinker Trays

Thursday Art Play: Tinker Trays

4:00 PM

Young Adult Lab: Printmaking

14 September
2023

Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Young Adult Lab: Printmaking

Young Adult Lab: Printmaking

15

5:00 PM

Closing Reception for Robert O'Neal: Open To All

15 September
2023

Friday
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Closing Reception for Robert O'Neal: Open To All

Closing Reception for Robert O'Neal: Open To All

16

17

11:00 AM

Sock Puppets Workshop

17 September
2023

Sunday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sock Puppets Workshop

Sock Puppets Workshop

18

19

20

4:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

20 September
2023

Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

11:00 AM

Homeschool Wednesday: Open To All

20 September
2023

Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Homeschool Wednesday: Open To All

Homeschool Wednesday: Open To All

21

10:30 AM

Thursday Art Play: Amal's Journey

21 September
2023

Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Thursday Art Play: Amal's Journey

Thursday Art Play: Amal's Journey

4:00 PM

Young Adult Lab: Community Stories

21 September
2023

Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Young Adult Lab: Community Stories

Young Adult Lab: Community Stories

5:30 PM

Educator Workshop: Artivism

21 September
2023

Thursday
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Educator Workshop: Artivism

Educator Workshop: Artivism

22

6:00 PM

Opening Reception for A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure

22 September
2023

Friday
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Opening Reception for A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure

Opening Reception for A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure

23

1:00 PM

Women's Roundtable: Building Inclusive Communities

23 September
2023

Saturday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Women's Roundtable: Building Inclusive Communities

Women's Roundtable: Building Inclusive Communities

24

25

26

27

4:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

27 September
2023

Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

28

10:30 AM

Thursday Art Play: The Legacy of Zaha

28 September
2023

Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Thursday Art Play: The Legacy of Zaha

Thursday Art Play: The Legacy of Zaha

4:00 PM

Young Adult Lab: DIY Flower Crowns

28 September
2023

Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Young Adult Lab: DIY Flower Crowns

Young Adult Lab: DIY Flower Crowns

29

6:00 PM

CAC@21c

29 September
2023

Friday
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

CAC@21c

CAC@21c

30

11:00 AM

Artist-In-Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

30 September
2023

Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Artist-In-Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Artist-In-Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

6:00 PM

Market Bleu at the CAC

30 September
2023

Saturday
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Market Bleu at the CAC

Market Bleu at the CAC

September 2023 Events

01 September
2023

Friday
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Community Gallery: Soft Steps Opening Celebration

Community Gallery: Soft Steps Opening Celebration

Join us from 5-7pm for the opening celebration of Soft Steps by Anissa Pulcheon! Over the summer, museum visitors joined Artist in Residence Anissa Pulcheon in making collaborative works of art exploring dreams—from the sleeping world to hopes and aspirations. The pieces created empowered contributors to share their dreams in a...

06 September
2023

Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Join Jamie-Lee Elizabeth, our Artist-In-Residence for this Fall, every Wednesday from 4-6PM and every Saturday from 11am-1pm in our Creativity Center for free collaborative art making and discussion! Jamie-Lee's residency will be focusing on the themes of vulnerability and human connection by exploring love and heartbreak, friendship and family, black womanhood,...

06 September
2023

Wednesday
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Bespoken Live

Bespoken Live

Bespoken Live uses storytelling and story-listening to spark contagious hope and belonging. Bespoken facilitates story exchanges, both in person and digitally, with mindfulness techniques, trauma-informed activities, and tailored story crafting approaches. Bespoken believes we discover who we are by knowing each others' stories. We move toward healing when we tell...

07 September
2023

Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

CANCELLED - Thursday Art Play: Repurposed Art

CANCELLED - Thursday Art Play: Repurposed Art

CANCELED DUE TO FLOODING ON THE SIXTH FLOOR 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. Once a year the CAC's education team cleans out their giant art closet and has a FREE...

07 September
2023

Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CANCELLED: Young Adult Lab: Thrift Store Art Hack

CANCELLED: Young Adult Lab: Thrift Store Art Hack

YOUNG ADULT LAB HAS BEEN CANCELLED ON SEPTEMBER 7. Join us every Thursday in the Creative Learning Center at the CAC for Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program! This week, we'll be taking random thrift store buys and turning them into art! Come make a mess and be...

13 September
2023

Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Join Jamie-Lee Elizabeth, our Artist-In-Residence for this Fall, every Wednesday from 4-6PM and every Saturday from 11am-1pm in our Creativity Center for free collaborative art making and discussion! Jamie-Lee's residency will be focusing on the themes of vulnerability and human connection by exploring love and heartbreak, friendship and family, black womanhood,...

14 September
2023

Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Thursday Art Play: Tinker Trays

Thursday Art Play: Tinker Trays

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. Sometimes experimenting is the best part about art. It’s fun to make, explore, fail and try again. Pick up a tinker tray and...

14 September
2023

Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Young Adult Lab: Printmaking

Young Adult Lab: Printmaking

Join us every Thursday in the Creative Learning Center at the CAC for Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program! This week, we're doing printmaking using collagraphs and monotypes! Artist’s and educators will be on hand to assist. Snacks and supplies provided by the CAC. The CAC's Teen Programs...

15 September
2023

Friday
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Closing Reception for Robert O'Neal: Open To All

Closing Reception for Robert O'Neal: Open To All

Join us to celebrate the final week of Robert O'Neal: Open to All with a free reception and happy hour. The reception will feature a cash bar, entertainment, and the chance to view the first retrospective of the more than 50-year career of this Cincinnati treasure. About the exhibition This event is...

17 September
2023

Sunday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sock Puppets Workshop

Sock Puppets Workshop

The CAC is a partner venue during the Show of Hands Puppet Festival, presented by Visionaries + Voices. The festival is six weeks of events and workshops by the creative community at Visionaries + Voices, inspiring others to make, celebrate, and share the magic of puppetry. On September 17, come to...

20 September
2023

Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Join Jamie-Lee Elizabeth, our Artist-In-Residence for this Fall, every Wednesday from 4-6PM and every Saturday from 11am-1pm in our Creativity Center for free collaborative art making and discussion! Jamie-Lee's residency will be focusing on the themes of vulnerability and human connection by exploring love and heartbreak, friendship and family, black womanhood,...

20 September
2023

Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Homeschool Wednesday: Open To All

Homeschool Wednesday: Open To All

Join us for a private tour of the Robert O’Neal Open to All exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center. Following the tour students will create their own creative project inspired by the artwork they explored in the gallery. This program is designed for children ages 6-12 and their parents or caregiver....

21 September
2023

Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Thursday Art Play: Amal's Journey

Thursday Art Play: Amal's Journey

Join the CAC for a special Art Play that celebrates the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra’s upcoming Little Amal event. This family program uses hands-on art making and storytelling to explore the powerful story of Little Amal, the 12-foot puppet of a young Syrian refugee. Stop by the CAC’s Creativity Center from 10:30-11:30am...

21 September
2023

Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Young Adult Lab: Community Stories

Young Adult Lab: Community Stories

Join the CAC for a special Young Adult Lab inspired by the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra’s upcoming Little Amal event. This drop-in teen program will explore how the art of puppetry can bring powerful stories to life. This week we’ll be working with local artists to design paper puppets inspired by...

21 September
2023

Thursday
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Educator Workshop: Artivism

Educator Workshop: Artivism

Join Toilynn O'Neal and CAC Education Staff for a tour of Robert O'Neal: Open to All to learn about how the artist merged his two passions--art and activism. After the tour, we'll work through a lesson plan focusing on Artivism and spend time networking. Click here to register.

22 September
2023

Friday
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Opening Reception for A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure

Opening Reception for A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure

Join us to celebrate the opening of the new group exhibition that examines the legacy of Zaha Hadid, not as a conclusion but as a point of departure. 6PM CAC Member Reception (Become a member today!) 7PM Artist Talk (Free for Members / $10 for non-members) A conversation with Curator Maite Borjabad...

23 September
2023

Saturday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Women's Roundtable: Building Inclusive Communities

Women's Roundtable: Building Inclusive Communities

Inspired by Robert O'Neal's activism in the community, we're bringing together a panel of women leaders dedicated to creating inclusive communities. Join us as Toilynn O'Neal, Vice Mayor Kearney, Marché Gendrew, Dr. Sherri Adams-Davis, and Ashley Barrow, moderated by Sister Keli, discuss strategies for working together to encourage intersectional inclusion...

27 September
2023

Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Artist in Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Join Jamie-Lee Elizabeth, our Artist-In-Residence for this Fall, every Wednesday from 4-6PM and every Saturday from 11am-1pm in our Creativity Center for free collaborative art making and discussion! Jamie-Lee's residency will be focusing on the themes of vulnerability and human connection by exploring love and heartbreak, friendship and family, black womanhood,...

28 September
2023

Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Thursday Art Play: The Legacy of Zaha

Thursday Art Play: The Legacy of Zaha

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 CAC exhibition A rehearsal on legacy and create artwork inspired by exhibit work. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga following...

28 September
2023

Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Young Adult Lab: DIY Flower Crowns

Young Adult Lab: DIY Flower Crowns

Join us every Thursday in the Creative Learning Center at the CAC for Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program! This week, we'll do our best to squeeze out those last bits of summer that are still hanging around by making flower crowns! Artist’s and educators will be...

29 September
2023

Friday
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

CAC@21c

CAC@21c

Join a CAC docent for a half-hour guided tour of the 21c exhibitions followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. Come early to Metropole to enjoy a complimentary cocktail and tour will meet in the lobby of the 21c. Event is free and meets on the...

30 September
2023

Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Artist-In-Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Artist-In-Residence: Jamie-Lee Elizabeth

Join Jamie-Lee Elizabeth, our Artist-In-Residence for this Fall, every Wednesday from 4-6PM and every Saturday from 11am-1pm in our Creativity Center for free collaborative art making and discussion! Jamie-Lee's residency will be focusing on the themes of vulnerability and human connection by exploring love and heartbreak, friendship and family, black womanhood,...

30 September
2023

Saturday
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Market Bleu at the CAC

Market Bleu at the CAC

An artisan showcase in the setting of the Contemporary Arts Center. Enjoy a drink from the cash bar while shopping the region's most unique handmade products and fine art. Don't forget to enjoy a Market Bleu trademark game of ping-pong while you're here! Learn more about Market Bleu

On-Going Events

Through
24 September
2023

Robert O'Neal: Open To All

Robert O'Neal: Open To All

The first museum retrospective of Cincinnati-based painter and activist, representing the rich histories of Cincinnati's Black communities

Through
24 September
2023

Luis Camnitzer: Monuments to Unknown Heroes

Luis Camnitzer: Monuments to Unknown Heroes

A series of posters to under-recognized heroes by more than 100 artists, expanding upon a call organized in the early days of the 2020 pandemic.

Through
24 September
2023

Baseera Khan: Weight on History

Baseera Khan: Weight on History

Addressing issues of access, cultural appropriation, and migration

Through
01 October
2023

Soft Steps

Soft Steps

Over the summer, museum visitors joined Artist in Residence Anissa Pulcheon in making collaborative works of art exploring dreams

Through
01 October
2023

Emerging Architectural Perspectives

Emerging Architectural Perspectives

Student Projects from the School of Architecture and Interior Design at the University of Cincinnati in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the CAC’s Zaha Hadid designed building

Through
28 January
2024

A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure

A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure

A view of Zaha Hadid's legacy not as a conclusive overview, but rather as a point of departure full of possibilities and reflections

Through
30 December
2025

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

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.

Share this Page