Contemporary Arts Center
Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center
for Contemporary Art
44 E. 6th Street,
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513 345 8400
Every week you'll find numerous programs to get your creativity and mind going
March 2024 Events
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2 10:00 AM
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March The Creative Writing Project 12:00 PM Self/Realization: 2024 MFA Thesis Artist Talks
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March Self/Realization: 2024 MFA Thesis Artist Talks |
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5 10:30 AM
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March Art Play Hike: Burnet Woods |
6 4:00 PM Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
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March Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow |
7 10:30 AM Thursday Art Play: Sensory Stations
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March Thursday Art Play: Sensory Stations 4:00 PM Young Adult Lab: Mixed Media Sculptures
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March Young Adult Lab: Mixed Media Sculptures |
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9 1:00 PM Belonging: A Culture of Place by Bell Hooks
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March Belonging: A Culture of Place by Bell Hooks |
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13 4:00 PM Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
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March Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow |
14 10:30 AM
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March Thursday Art Play: Game On! 4:00 PM
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March Young Adult Lab: Scratch Art |
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16 10:00 AM
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March Poet Laureate Office Hours |
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20 4:00 PM Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
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March Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow 11:00 AM Homeschool Wednesday: Weston Tour
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March Homeschool Wednesday: Weston Tour |
21 10:30 AM Thursday Art Play: Cake Decorating!
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March Thursday Art Play: Cake Decorating! 4:00 PM Young Adult Lab: Opening Day DIY Pennants
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March Young Adult Lab: Opening Day DIY Pennants |
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23 11:00 AM Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
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March Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow 9:30 AM
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March Nurturing Our Hidden Selves 1:00 PM Closing Reception for Haptic Narratives
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March Closing Reception for Haptic Narratives 1:00 PM Belonging: A Culture of Place by Bell Hooks
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March Belonging: A Culture of Place by Bell Hooks |
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27 4:00 PM Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
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March Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow |
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29 6:00 PM Regional 90 Community Gallery Opening
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March Regional 90 Community Gallery Opening |
30 11:00 AM Seeds of Gratitude at Imago with Artist-in-Residence Kateri Sparrow
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March Seeds of Gratitude at Imago with Artist-in-Residence Kateri Sparrow |
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March 2024 Events
01
March
2024
Friday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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...
02
March
2024
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Creative Writing Project
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, Ecologies of Elsewhere, each workshop centers around the topic of nature. This five-week series puts participants amongst a community of writers...
02
March
2024
Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Self/Realization: 2024 MFA Thesis Artist Talks
Students in the Self/Realization: 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition talk about their work. 4th + 5th Floor Galleries, Talks will begin on the 4th Floor. Stools will be available. 12:00pm - Brooke Owens 12:15pm - Sarah-Faith Strait 12:30pm - Holli Friley 12:45pm - Andy Demczuk 1:00pm - John Ford 1:15pm - Kelsey Nolin 1:30pm - Isabel Wolke 1:45-2:00pm -...
05
March
2024
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Art Play Hike: Burnet Woods
Art Play Hike is an outdoor series in partnership with the Cincinnati Parks. Join us this month as we explore Burnet Woods and take part in hands-on art making. Bundle up! These monthly hikes will take place rain or shine. Come explore the great outdoors with your little one. This program...
06
March
2024
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
Sparrow is an interdisciplinary artist, partial to recycling materials with a focus on sustainable practice. No matter what medium Sparrow is working with, the same themes arise, respect for our Earth and of botanical re-integration in everyday life. For the past 5 years she has been working closely with heirloom...
07
March
2024
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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...
07
March
2024
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Young Adult Lab: Mixed Media Sculptures
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 used all sorts of mixed media to create 3D sculptures! Artists and educators will be on hand to assist. Supplies and...
09
March
2024
Saturday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Belonging: A Culture of Place by Bell Hooks
What does it mean to call a place home? Who is allowed to become a member of a community? When can we say that we truly belong? These are some of the question of place and belonging that renowned cultural critic bell hooks examines in her book, Belonging: A Culture...
13
March
2024
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
Sparrow is an interdisciplinary artist, partial to recycling materials with a focus on sustainable practice. No matter what medium Sparrow is working with, the same themes arise, respect for our Earth and of botanical re-integration in everyday life. For the past 5 years she has been working closely with heirloom...
14
March
2024
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Art Play: Game On!
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 we'll learn about the Creativity Center work, Soft Bones, which allows visitors to create their own game! We'll explore some game-inspired...
14
March
2024
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Young Adult Lab: Scratch 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 making scratch art! It's a fun and simple way to create your own pictures and designs! Artists and educators will be...
16
March
2024
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Poet Laureate Office Hours
Poet Laureate Office Hours are back! Please join Cincinnati-Mercantile Library Poet Laureate Yalie Saweda Kamara for the first Office Hours of the year on Saturday, March 16. We will be gathering at the Contemporary Arts Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, exploring their exciting current exhibits as inspiration for our...
20
March
2024
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
Sparrow is an interdisciplinary artist, partial to recycling materials with a focus on sustainable practice. No matter what medium Sparrow is working with, the same themes arise, respect for our Earth and of botanical re-integration in everyday life. For the past 5 years she has been working closely with heirloom...
20
March
2024
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Homeschool Wednesday: Weston Tour
Join us for a private tour of the Weston Gallery exhibitions, Canstruction® and Weston Works Art Challenge. Students will meet in the CAC Lobby, then walk to the Weston Art Gallery together. Following the tour students will head back to the CAC to create their own unique artwork in the...
21
March
2024
Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Art Play: Cake Decorating!
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 we'll learn about the festival community mural designed by local artist duo Batres Gilvin and create some celebratory edible artwork inspired by...
21
March
2024
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Young Adult Lab: Opening Day DIY Pennants
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 Opening Day we'll be celebrating with baseball themed art making! Step up to the plate and create your own celebratory pennant to...
23
March
2024
Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
Sparrow is an interdisciplinary artist, partial to recycling materials with a focus on sustainable practice. No matter what medium Sparrow is working with, the same themes arise, respect for our Earth and of botanical re-integration in everyday life. For the past 5 years she has been working closely with heirloom...
23
March
2024
Saturday
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Nurturing Our Hidden Selves
Marie Krulewitch-Browne will lead us in a ritual workshop in honor of Queen Esther, the Spring Solstice, and manifesting Birth, Death, and New Beginnings.The workshop will help us confront our demons by cultivating our acceptance through affirmations, rituals, and shared blessings. We will engage our senses, spirituality, and collective wisdom...
23
March
2024
Saturday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Closing Reception for Haptic Narratives
Join us to celebrate the Haptic Narratives exhibition. Reception in P&G Gallery, Lower Level. Free.
23
March
2024
Saturday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Belonging: A Culture of Place by Bell Hooks
What does it mean to call a place home? Who is allowed to become a member of a community? When can we say that we truly belong? These are some of the question of place and belonging that renowned cultural critic bell hooks examines in her book, Belonging: A Culture...
27
March
2024
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
Sparrow is an interdisciplinary artist, partial to recycling materials with a focus on sustainable practice. No matter what medium Sparrow is working with, the same themes arise, respect for our Earth and of botanical re-integration in everyday life. For the past 5 years she has been working closely with heirloom...
28
March
2024
Thursday
3:08 PM - 3:08 PM
CAC CLOSED
The CAC will be closed on Thursday, March 28 for Cincinnati Reds Opening Day.
29
March
2024
Friday
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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 draft beer or wine and tour will meet in the lobby of the 21c. Event is free and...
29
March
2024
Friday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Regional 90 Community Gallery Opening
Regional Connections features works by artists living and working in Cincinnati, OH or Indianapolis, IN and surrounding cities. The show comes to the CAC as a collaboration with artist collective Region 90, created by Cierra Fogle and co-founder Maxine Wallace, and with support from curators Nytaya Babbitt, Isadis Alcantara, Dai...
30
March
2024
Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Seeds of Gratitude at Imago with Artist-in-Residence Kateri Sparrow
Our current Artist-in-Residence, Kateri Sparrow, invites you to come explore the trails of Imago and play in the mud kitchen! Make earth cakes to take home or offer on the Trail of Contemplation. Earth cakes have an extra special ingredient of seeds of gratitude. These are wildflower seeds that you...
30
March
2024
Saturday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Performing Tai Shani
Local and regional performance artists in response to Tai Shani: MBR, and Above the Beautiful Commune. Participating artists include Phoenix Brumm, Lindsey Whittle, CLEÖCRT, Ben Britton and Mary Barr Rhodes, Ellina Chetverikova, and Rae Goodwin. Located in the CAC's 2nd-floor gallery. Free. No registration is required. This program is made possible through the...
03
April
2024
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
Sparrow is an interdisciplinary artist, partial to recycling materials with a focus on sustainable practice. No matter what medium Sparrow is working with, the same themes arise, respect for our Earth and of botanical re-integration in everyday life. For the past 5 years she has been working closely with heirloom...
06
April
2024
Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Artist-In-Residence: Kateri Sparrow
Sparrow is an interdisciplinary artist, partial to recycling materials with a focus on sustainable practice. No matter what medium Sparrow is working with, the same themes arise, respect for our Earth and of botanical re-integration in everyday life. For the past 5 years she has been working closely with heirloom...
On-Going Events
Through
17
March
2024
What We Don't Say
Organized by the CAC's Teen Art Council, What We Don’t Say reflects on the things that are often hidden beneath the surface.
Through
17
March
2024
Self/Realization: 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition
Miami and DAAP graduate students exhibit their thesis works
Through
24
March
2024
Haptic Narratives
Artworks created during a workshop utilizing "Together, Tacit" technology
Through
14
April
2024
Tai Shani: MBR
Drawing on queer and feminist theory, and political ideologies of collectivism, to ponder love as a device for healing and resistance.
Through
21
April
2024
Regional Connections
Through
30
December
2025
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.