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Thursday September 5, 2024

A panel discussion featuring the exhibition's curators April Sunami and Marcus Morris in conversation with exhibiting artists Janet George, Nina Wells, Marissa Stewart, and Alexis McCrimmon. Additional Information: The gallery…

Thursday September 12, 2024

Guest curator Marcella Hackbardt will discuss the exhibition, followed by a reception in the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries. Additional Information: Building access is ADA compliant.

Friday September 13, 2024

Sunday September 15, 2024

Who indeed is Michael Malone? He’s the colorful, witty and sometimes difficult proprietor of Hungry Toad Farm. Gary will discuss his experience with this colorful character. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Artist talk featuring participating artists Tad Barney, Suz Fleming, Nikita Gross, and Brad Smith. Artists will talk about their work and answer questions from the community. Light food and beverage…

Wednesday September 18, 2024

Screening and Q&A of Momohara’s NAMBA, a 45-minute documentary reflecting on May Namba's life, a Japanese American incarcerated during WWII with over 120,000 others based on their Japanese ancestry. Additional…

Thursday September 19, 2024

Miller Gallery will be having an opening reception introducing fine art photographer, Kimball Derrick, who will be offering a short talk. Light bites and beverages will be served. Additional Information:…

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Friday September 20, 2024

Meet exhibiting artists Ron Hoffman and Lydia Masset as we open the FotoFocus Biennial exhibition, Concept and Coda. Refreshments provided.

Saturday September 21, 2024

Public Event. Gallery Talk with Curator Sso-Rha Kang for Memory Fields

An artist talk and opening reception including lite bites, dialogue with artists, and fellowship. Additional Information: Accessibility accommodations available upon request.

Sunday September 22, 2024

Enjoy an engaging conversation with artist Gee Horton as he discusses his artistic inspirations and insights with friend Phyllis Jeffers-Coly, author, Heritage & Healing Practitioner and Diasporic Soul. Additional Information:…

Tuesday September 24, 2024

Opening celebration of Verso: Backmarks of 19th-Century Photographic Card Mounts. The curator of the exhibition, Dr. Theresa Leininger-Miller, will engage with visitors while they view and discuss the exhibition. Light…

Thursday September 26, 2024

Pathways to Freedom features John E. Dowell’s Cotton photographs, a series made in response to his ancestral legacy to record the beauty of cotton and imagine the horrors of slavery.…

Enjoy live music and art from local Caribbean creatives, along with delicious bites and libations. 10 Minutes on the Dot gallery experience in Fragments of Epic Memory at 6pm. Additional…

Opening reception with light refreshments and visitor engagement with curator Theresa Leininger-Miller. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.

Opening reception and gallery talk with Exodus artist Willy Castenellos and Jens Rosenkrantz, photographer and curator for Through A Stranger’s Eyes.

Join youth apprentice artists and photographers for the opening of their exhibition and catalogue release, highlighting their lens-based interpretations of themes including identity, personae, interiority, shadow, and light. There will…

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Friday September 27, 2024

Passport Event. Exhibition Tour of Chip Thomas and the Painted Desert Project with Artist Chip Thomas and Curator Kevin Moore

Join Casey LeClair in celebrating the opening of Nightlife In Renderville at the Esquire Theatre Gallery located in the back lobby. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.

Please join ArtWorks for the opening of exhibition Chiaroscuro in the ArtWorks V2 Gallery located at 929 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45206. There will be an artist talk and…

Opening reception for A Thousand Words, an exhibition featuring the work of artists Rebecca Copper, Justin Maxon, and Darius Smith. Additional Information: The main gallery is ADA compliant with large print…

The opening reception of I Hate You I Love You will take place at Main Street Shop & Studio and include an artist talk by Elisa Fay.

Visionaries and Voices will host an opening reception for the exhibition, Flowers in the Sidewalk, which will include performances by Leif Fairfeild and Fred Prince's Jazz Quartet Additional Information: The…

Saturday September 28, 2024

Passport Event. Exhibition Tour of Southern Democratic with Curator Phillip March Jones

Sunday September 29, 2024

The Over-the-Rhine Museum will unveil the exhibition at 3 West McMicken Avenue. Snapshots curators will discuss their role in the project and discuss the stories behind their photographs.

Tuesday October 1, 2024

The artist talk will delve into the theme of backstories by immersing attendees in the intimate journey of a daughter and mother grappling with the challenges of mental illness. An…

Act I: People focuses on the individuals of Walnut Hills, revealing their strength, struggles, and sacred moments. Guests are invited to converse with the artist. Light refreshments will provided. Additional…

Thursday October 3, 2024

Artist James Rees will lead a hands-on digital storytelling workshop for UC faculty, graduate students, and community members, sharing the process that is foundational to Who Is American Today? Additional…

Marissa Stewart will provide background on herself as an artist and guide viewers around the gallery, providing insight to works that are particulary significant to her. The official opening reception…

Artist talk with Diane Fellows. Additional Information: This event will take place in Room 100 of the Art Building

Artist Gina Osterloh will discuss her work, followed by a reception in the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries. Additional Information: Sign language interpreter available upon request. Building access is ADA…

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Eisele Gallery will celebrate Tina Gutierrez: Illumination with an artist reception on Thursday October 3rd from 6–9pm. Additional Information: Handicap accessible building and parking available.

Friday October 4, 2024

Join the Sinclair Community College Art Department for a virtual artist talk with visiting artists, Deborah Orloff and Cara Lee Wade, to learn about their art and process. Additional Information:…

An artist interview with Zora J. Murff conducted by local photographer Shon Curtis with reception for The Devil Hiding in Plain Sight to follow at The Roger Glass Center for…

Artist Tina Gutierrez will be present to answer any questions regarding her photo work. Wine and non alcoholic drinks with small bites provided for opening reception. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday October 5, 2024

Photographer Damon Wilson leads a tour around Washington Park to photograph its native plants and share tips along the way. Please wear appropriate walking shoes for this trek across Cincinnati’s…

Madeleine Hordinski, Cincinnati-based photojournalist, will moderate a discussion with i.imagine student photographers, i.imagine Executive Director Shannon Eggleston, and Triple Crown Jockey, Steve Cauthen regarding the evolution of Off Track.

Poet Harris Wheeler, Lexington, KY, and Musician James Meade, Cincinnati, OH, respond to exhibition themes from Southern Democratic through a performance under The Carnegie’s rotunda

Curator Theresa Leininger-Miller delivers a PowerPoint talk about illustrations on the backs of 19th-century photographs, analyzing enticing (sometimes comic) images, marketing strategies for photography as art, and award-winning artists’ careers.…

Artist talk featuring photographers from the exhibition Images from Storytellers. Visitors are also welcome to view the entire exhibition as well. Additional Information: Entrance and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.

Artist Juan-Si Gonzalez will guide the audience through the exhibition, sharing his creative journey. He will also be available for a Q&A session after the artist's talk. Additional Information: Wheelchair…

Sunday October 6, 2024

Artist Jo Whaley, through discussion and demonstration, will overview the practice of staging photographs and demonstrate how she crafts her own fantastical scenes. Coffee break at 2pm. Additional Information: This…

Reception with wine and cheese, conversation with the artist, and background jazz. Additional Information: Restrooms and gallery are accessible.

Tuesday October 8, 2024

Curator Theresa Leininger-Miller will deliver an amply illustrated PowerPoint talk about the beguiling photographic fad of sitters from behind in the late 1800s in relation to fine art throughout history.…

Act II: Place delves into the unique spaces of Walnut Hills that define the community. Light refreshments will provided. Guests will be invited to be in conversation with the artist.…

Wednesday October 9, 2024

Photographer Herbert Randall shares backstories on the Freedom Summer 1964 project in Oxford, Ohio, and Mississippi. Randall appears live on screen for this in-person program moderated by Ann Elizabeth Armstrong.…

Local author Annette Januzzi Wick discusses backstory in writing and in our everyday lives, examining various memoirs, whether on food or the outdoors, to discover what past circumstances can reveal.…

Thursday October 10, 2024

A virtual artist talk with Quebec-based photographer Meryl McMaster on Stories of the Infinite Sky, an exhibition that weaves an imaginative tale of memory, mystery, and the personas we create.…

Performance by Summermusik String Quartet, walking tour, and art highlighting the stories of immigrants in Greater Cincinnati

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Friday October 11, 2024

AAC students give a guided tour of Deeply Rooted, a three-person exhibition with Vikesh Kapoor, Tomiko Jones, and Andre Ramos Woodward. Students discuss the works and their curatorial process. Coincides…

Friday's activities will be centered around the projection and an informal neighborhood gathering / block party at 2800 and 2878 Sidney Avenue, including a potluck that moves into a viewing…

Community is invited to view works and meet with artists and jurors in the gallery. Free beer and wine will be available for guests.

Welcome and introduction to artist Shem Schutte and architect and venue host Max Crome. Reception includes tour of artwork, food & beverages, live music, and prints available for purchase. Additional…

A conversation revolving around the work of Mike James & Omar Childress. Topics of discussion include politics of Cincinnati, gentrification, and most importantly, inspiration. Additional Information: Wheelchair access and reserved…

Artist talk with Silas Long and opening reception for interior ruin. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible. Accommodations available upon request include ASL interpretation, large print materials, and assistive listening devices. Contact…

Saturday October 12, 2024

Shem Schutte reveals his process for nighttime photography and discusses why he chooses specific shots, the best approach for capture, equipment, camera settings, and location choice to produce the best…

Artist Darius Smith will host a gathering circle around themes of mental health and remembrance. At the end of the session, he will take portraits of attendees. Additional Information: Registration…

2930 Sidney Avenue will be open for the exhibition. Artist Lacey Haslam will host a small artist talk to introduce the work and discuss the work at 1pm. Books will…

Miller Gallery is offering an artist talk with fine art photographer, Kimball Derrick, followed by a reception with beverages. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible through both the front door and rear…

Join us for a conversation between Director Alphonso J. Wesson and Social Justice Curator Trudy Gaba, where they will discuss how this project came together and the use of time-based…

Enjoy a meet and greet with author and fauxtographer Mark Schlacter who documented Indiana's 93rd county, Ersatz, in the exhibit Familiar Faces. Schlacter will speak and give a gallery tour.…

Artist and curator conversation with Joe Girandola, curator of Got it on Tape. Reception occurs simultaneously. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.

A conversation with artist Amber N. Ford to discuss her deconstructed portraits of hairstyles as personal and cultural history, framed within the Century Design Workshop gallery, formerly a Walnut Hills…

Artist talk with lead artist Erika NJ Allen, who will delve into the research behind the project and share fascinating discoveries and stories unearthed during the process. Additional Information: This…

The Blue House invites viewers to “sit down” and enjoy local delicacies with conversation around history, memory, and food justice. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible with designated parking for accessibility needs.

Exhibiting photographers, Ron Hoffman and Lydia Masset, will discuss their photography practice, artistic goals, and exhibited work. Come, ask questions, and enjoy the exhibition. Refreshments provided.

Sunday October 13, 2024

During this event, artists will discuss their research and the importance of self-portraiture to their practice. Emily Wiethorn, curator and Assistant Professor of Creative Studies, will facilitate the discussion. Immediately…

3 artists currently exhibiting in the Biennial will present and describe the journey and backstory of their individual exhibits with an on-screen presentation and artist talk format. Additional Information: Wheelchair…

Curator William Messer will discuss the exhibition Afterwords: 50 Years in Words and Images by Arno Rafael Minkkinen, including his own nearly 40-year relationship with the artist. Guests can order…

Monday October 14, 2024

Exhibit participants will share stories and inspiration during a short program and exhibition tour. Light bites provided. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.

Tuesday October 15, 2024

Act III: Thing examines the symbols and objects that hold meaning within the vibrant Walnut Hills neighborhood. Light refreshments will provided. Guests will be invited to be in conversation with…

Thursday October 17, 2024

Artist talk with Emmaline Norborg Carter & Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong for On Location & Care with exhibition reception to follow. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.

Lara Shipley and Antone Dolezal, the artists behind Devil's Promenade, discuss the exhibition, their working process, and the region that inspired it. Reception of light refreshments to follow. Additional Information:…

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Friday October 18, 2024

The Blue House invites viewers to “sit down” and enjoy local delicacies with conversation around history, memory, and food justice. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible with designated parking for accessibility needs.

Swing by Roebling Point Books in Covington for art making and exhibit-related conversations with participants and the public during this exciting opportunity to connect and engage.

The filmmaker Matthew Shelton will be present at every screening and give a brief introductory speech to each screening, and Q&A opportunities will follow each showing. Additional Information: Not wheelchair…

Saturday October 19, 2024

PechaKucha translates to "ChitChat." This fun and informative event features 3 photographic artist speakers and involves showing 20 slides with 20 seconds for description. Additional Information: Single step access to…

Join us on our open Saturday with Lloyd Library’s Artist-in-Residence Madeleine Hordinski as she describes her process and inspiration for Lore of the Pawpaw. Additional Information: RSVP required. Please visit…

Artist Daniel McInnis will give a talk from 1⁠–⁠2pm on the exhibition, Elementary. A reception will be held from 2–3pm, followed by a panel discussion including elementary teachers and administrators.…

Casey LeClair discusses Moving Parts, an exhibit exploring parallels between setting up a circus tent and performers' skills, documenting a Chilean family circus and its dynamics.

Filmmaker Rachel Elizabeth Seed attempts to piece together a portrait of her mother, an avant-garde journalist and a woman she never knew. Through techniques that Variety calls “ingenious,” A Photographic…

The filmmaker Matthew Shelton will be present at every screening and give a brief introductory speech to each screening, and Q&A opportunities will follow each showing. Additional Information: Not wheelchair…

Panel discussion with artists, jurors, and gallery director. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.

Meet the artists revealing backstories of Hamilton, Ohio’s 17 neighborhoods. Featured artists speak about their artmaking processes and engagement with specific communities, ending with a Q & A session. Featured…

Join us at Roebling Point Books in Newport for a special concert and program featuring local artists and exhibit participants. Includes a walk to the Purple People Bridge at dusk.

The filmmaker Matthew Shelton will be present at every screening and give a brief introductory speech to each screening, and Q&A opportunities will follow each showing. Additional Information: Not wheelchair…

Sunday October 20, 2024

Photographer Tracy Longley-Cook will provide an informal gallery walk through and discussion of the exhibition, emphasizing process, media, and concepts related to the art works in the show. Additional Information:…

Join artist Eric Hatch for the opening of Hard Times for These Times. View poignant urban and rural landscapes, hear the artist discuss his work, and engage in Q&A. Refreshments…

The filmmaker Matthew Shelton will be present at every screening and give a brief introductory speech to each screening, and Q&A opportunities will follow each showing. Additional Information: Not wheelchair…

The filmmaker Matthew Shelton will give a more lengthy presentation regarding the work, with demonstrations of technique, discussion of the film's themes, and a retrospective look at the artist's previous…

The filmmaker Matthew Shelton will be present at every screening and give a brief introductory speech to each screening, and Q&A opportunities will follow each showing. Additional Information: Not wheelchair…

Monday October 21, 2024

Actress Judith Rodriguez, director Tito Rodriguez, and producer Danilo Reynoso in conversation with curator Mary Leonard.

Thursday October 24, 2024

A symposium led by Flavia Bastos and Doug Blandy that will facilitate a conversation about how universities and educational institutions can be more intentional in sustaining democracy through the arts.…

A discussion with Deborah Willis, PhD, about the photographs in Posing Beauty in African American Culture. Additional Information: RSVP required. Please register at taftmuseum.org/tickets. For a complete list of accessibility…

Dee Miller and Amy Hayden seek to expand your modes of photographic self-expression through the incorporation of symbolism and metaphor to make uncommonly powerful portraits using your own cellphone camera.…

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Friday October 25, 2024

The Blue House invites viewers to “sit down” and enjoy local delicacies with conversation around history, memory, and food justice. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible with designated parking for accessibility needs.

Xavier University presents a full gallery tour of both exhibitions led by curator Sharee Allen. Reception includes light bites and a live band performance. Additional Information: Wheelchair ramp and accessible…

Celebrate Black beauty, culture, photography, and music with us at a our young professional night featuring a preview of Cincinnati Opera’s commissioned work with the Black Opera Project, Lalovavi. Additional…

Sunday October 27, 2024

Artist talk with guest artists Vicki Rulli and Tom Heaphey from ITINERANT, a TRADE ONLY studio and showroom. They produce guilded works, encaustics, block prints, trays, and table photographic art.…

Wednesday October 30, 2024

Ron Powell shares his story about how a hobby he shared with his late wife grew into researching pawpaw trees on their Adams County farm for the past thirty years.…

Thursday October 31, 2024

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Saturday November 2, 2024

Please join the German Village Society Arts Committee and Tony Mendoza for a delightful coffee talk of the artist's life & adventures and photography. Additional Information: RSVP required. Please RSVP…

Learn how activism can be a powerful teaching tool through exploring two CAC exhibitions. This educator workshop will include an artist-led tour, Q&A session and brunch with mimosas. Additional Information:…

Join us in the KHAC Lindner Annex for the screening of the short film created by Gee Horton and Shay Nartker from 1–2pm, followed by Artist Talk with Gee Horton…

Wednesday November 6, 2024

Move through five galleries holding visual backstories of Hamilton, Ohio’s 17 neighborhoods. Engage in a curator-led open discussion about this community project and meet some of the featured artists. Additional…

Thursday November 7, 2024

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Mark Lomax’s award-winning musical tribute to August Wilson, presented in conjunction with Ming Smith’s poignant journey through Wilson's neighborhood, intimately exploring everyday Black life. Additional Information: Registration required. Visit the…

Wednesday November 13, 2024

Take a journey with Ohio State University professor Rob Brannan as he describes his research pathway from here to Europe on the growth and cultivation of pawpaw trees. Additional Information:…

Thursday November 14, 2024

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Guests will be invited to gain a deeper insight into the exhibition and artist through this unique gallery experience for adult audiences. An in-depth discussion led by a curator or…

Thursday November 21, 2024

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Thursday November 28, 2024

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Thursday December 5, 2024

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Thursday December 12, 2024

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Thursday December 19, 2024

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Thursday December 26, 2024

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Thursday January 2, 2025

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Thursday January 9, 2025

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…

Sunday January 19, 2025

Community Day features artmaking, Caribbean food and performances, and 10 Minutes on the Dot gallery experiences in Fragments of Epic Memory at 12pm and 3pm. Featuring artmaking inspired by Ming…

Thursday January 23, 2025

Experience a close look and a deep dive by spending 10 minutes with a CMA educator discussing a single work of art in the special exhibition. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.…