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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 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 Creative Writing Project: Winter

Join us for a series of workshops designed to provide adult writers of all levels with opportunities to explore the art of creative writing. Inspired by the CAC exhibition, Subjective Evidence, each workshop centers around the topic of perspective. This five-week series puts participants amongst a community of writers and...

Yay! Play!

Come out and play at the Contemporary Arts Center’s newest family program! Drop by the CAC's Creativity Center from 10:30am-noon for a giant play date your little ones are sure to love. The Creativity Center is the perfect space to connect with parents and children through conversation and play. Join us...

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: Photo Fun!

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 artist Barbara Probst and create photography inspired artwork that explores her work. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga following each...

Young Adult Lab: Experimenting with Clay

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 air-dry clay! You'll be able to create and paint your own clay sculpture using a variety of tools and...

Upcycled Mark Making in Clay with Indigo Hippo and Core Clay

The CAC is excited to announce the center's winter Co-LAB partner is Indigo Hippo! Our Winter Co-Lab brings to us an immersive workshop where you'll have the opportunity to create your own unique clay treasure using upcycled and non-traditional materials. Instructors will guide you through the process, ensuring a...

Creative Café

The Creative Café is not just a place, it's a vibrant community where artists, performers, and visionaries come together to inspire and be inspired. Picture yourself immersed in a space filled with art, conversation, and a lively atmosphere. As you sip on your favorite drink, you'll be surrounded by fellow...

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 Creative Writing Project: Winter

Join us for a series of workshops designed to provide adult writers of all levels with opportunities to explore the art of creative writing. Inspired by the CAC exhibition, Subjective Evidence, each workshop centers around the topic of perspective. This five-week series puts participants amongst a community of writers and...

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: Valentine's 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. This week come celebrate the day of love with a fancy V-Day party for all the families we adore! Join us for some heart...

Young Adult Lab: Design Your Own Stickers at Price Hill Public Library

Join us this Thursday for a special Young Adult Lab at the Price Hill Public Library! Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program! This week, we'll be designing our own stickers! Artists and educators on hand to assist. Supplies and snacks will be provided by the CAC. The CAC's Teen...

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...

Upcycled Mark Making in Clay with Indigo Hippo and Core Clay

The CAC is excited to announce the center's winter Co-LAB partner is Indigo Hippo! Our Winter Co-Lab brings to us an immersive workshop where you'll have the opportunity to create your own unique clay treasure using upcycled and non-traditional materials. Instructors will guide you through the process, ensuring a...

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 Creative Writing Project: Winter

Join us for a series of workshops designed to provide adult writers of all levels with opportunities to explore the art of creative writing. Inspired by the CAC exhibition, Subjective Evidence, each workshop centers around the topic of perspective. This five-week series puts participants amongst a community of writers and...

3 Felonies a Day -Harvey Silverglate

The average professional in this country wakes up in the morning, goes to work, comes home, eats dinner, and then goes to sleep, unaware that he or she has likely committed several federal crimes that day. Why? The answer lies in the very nature of modern federal criminal laws, which...

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: Vivian Brown

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 artist Vivian Brown and create artwork inspired by their work. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga following each Art Play...

Young Adult Lab: DIY Tote Bags

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 creating our own tote bags! Design your tote bag however you'd like and then take it home with you to use...

Tiger Lily Press Urban Printers Opening Reception

Please join us from 5:30-7:00 pm for the opening reception of Exploring the Print, an exhibition of work by artists in Tiger Lily Press' Urban Printers Program on view in the Collective Gallery sponsored by P&G.

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 Creative Writing Project: Winter

Join us for a series of workshops designed to provide adult writers of all levels with opportunities to explore the art of creative writing. Inspired by the CAC exhibition, Subjective Evidence, each workshop centers around the topic of perspective. This five-week series puts participants amongst a community of writers and...

Get It Together: A College and Career Event

Adulting is hard, we can help! Join us for Get It Together: A College and Career Event on Saturday, February 22nd from 1-3PM in the Creativity Center! We're having a party to celebrate your next step in life, whether you're looking for summer work, internship opportunities or local college connections...

Teen Art Show Reception

Join us for the opening celebration of Finding Your Place, a Teen Art Show in the CAC's sixth floor Community Gallery. The CAC’s Teen Council invited young adults, ages 13-19 to submit original 2D and 3D artwork for this collaborative exhibition of local artists. As teens age out of childhood and...

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: Sensory Stations

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, fail and try again. Pick a sensory station to create and...

The Land Remembers: Spirits and Rituals of Sovereignty 

For our Spring Co-LAB, artist Rebecca Nava Soto uses earth as material to explore art rituals that connect the individual and the land through memory, repair, and Indigenous worldviews. In dialogue with her project The Flesh of Terrain, which traces Indigenous connections across landscapes, creation stories, and migrations—from the Four...

Young Adult Lab: Collage Your Heart w/ Khara Rosebrook

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, Khara Rosebrook, a local artist and former CAC Teen Fellow, will be leading us in a collage workshop! We'll have cut out hearts...

Change Spaces: 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition

Join us for the Opening Reception of Change Spaces: 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition in the Kaplan Hall Lobby and 4th Floor Gallery. For artists, space is a precious resource. Materials, tools, and completed artworks require room for storage, and the artists themselves need a place to think and make. For the...

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,...

Barbara Probst: Subjective Evidence

Barbara Probst’s unique photographic practice, combining simultaneous, multiple views of a single scene, conveys a complex, playful, and darkly cinematic vision of people in time and space.

Terra Futura

Created in 2022 by artist and storyteller Louisa L, Terra Futura is more than an art project, it's a movement aimed at igniting passion and action inspired by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project educates and empowers young minds to champion sustainability and drive positive change for a brighter future.

Terra Futura Community Response Show

Artist Louisa L. created Terra Futura to be not just an art project, but a movement aimed at igniting passion and action for sustainable-focused issues. The Terra Futura Community Response Show highlights both Louisa's work, and the hundreds of response pieces the CAC has received from students, schools, and local artists.

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