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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…

Immerse yourself in King Me: MADE OF, a breathtaking new exhibition from acclaimed photographer ninamdot. This stunning series reclaims and continues to redefine the image of the Black male, showcasing…

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.…

Voyageur Media Group is holding the premiere screening of the one-hour documentary “Capturing Life” (1839-1869) from 6–7pm on Wednesday, October 9 in Reakirt Auditorium at the Cincinnati Museum Center. A…

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

Join us Thursday mornings for creative playtime. This family program uses art to excite our youngest visitors. Learn about the artist Chip Thomas and create artwork inspired by his work.…

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.…

This weekly program, organized by and created for young adults, focuses on Chip Thomas and explores wheat pasting, a popular form of street art. Additional Information: To request accessibility accommodations…

Join us for an exclusive members’ opening reception for two shows. Be one of the first to explore the Taft’s newest exhibitions, Posing Beauty and Resilience. Additional Information: RSVP required.…

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

Reading Freedom Summer (Andy Rice and partners) is a reflection on Freedom Summer 1964, a documentary featuring letters and songs read and sung by Oxford citizens and Miami University students.…

A reception for all AAC school galleries in conjunction with the student curator-led tour of the Deeply Rooted exhibition.

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…

Saturday October 12, 2024

A photowalk in historic Grafton Hill with Tripod Camera Club and Preservation Dayton. Bring your DSLR and questions, enjoy tips, and then submit your work for a digital exhibition. Additional…

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…

Opening reception of Casey LeClair's solo exhibition, Moving Parts, which documents a Chilean family circus over several weeks, capturing their routines, artistic roles, and family dynamics. Additional Information: To RSVP,…

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…

As part of a community-wide Made in Camp event, participants of all ages can create a community photo collage, exploring sona and soma with youth artists and receive photo portrait.…

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…

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…

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

Explore the museum’s newest exhibition! Inspired by the styles of the show, learn how to walk the runway, create fashion to wear, and join in our toddler-to-teen friendly fashion show.…

Join us for the 2024 Evendale Juried Photo Exhibit opening. Explore outdoor displays and enjoy live music and refreshments. Awards ceremony at 2pm. Additional Information: Limited wheelchair access along sidewalks…

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…

Learn how hundreds of earthworks have been destroyed while others have escaped destruction, often inexplicably appropriated and incorporated into cemeteries, country clubs, subdivisions, farms, strip malls, and an amusement park.…

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…

Film screening of Feet in the Sand with guest filmmaker Gustavo Ramos Perales. Additional Information: To purchase tickets, please visit the Woodward Theater's website.

Wednesday October 16, 2024

Keith Klenowski will demonstrate portraits in the Tintype (aka Ferrotype or wet plate collodion) process, producing thin negatives that via the wet plate are able to be viewed as positives.…

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.

Short films from up-and-coming filmmakers and established artists working in a dizzy range of documentary forms and tones. Among this year's highlights is Jill, Uncredited (Anthony Ing, 2022), a playful…

Voyageur Media Group is holding a public screening of the one-hour documentary “Capturing Life” (1839-1869) from 5–7pm on Thursday, October 17 in the George and Ellen Rieveschl Digitorium, Griffin Hall, Northern…

CCAC will host a second reception on the Third Thursday of October, October 18, from 6–8 pm. 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.…

This intimate and surprising David vs. Goliath story closely follows a group of current and former Amazon employees who seek to unionize within one of the world's largest and most…

Friday October 18, 2024

Training for Freedom Summer presents the history and personal stories of those who came together in Oxford, OH, as they prepared to help register Black voters in the Deep South.…

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…

Shot entirely within the notoriously violent world of Grand Theft Auto, this film charts the ridiculous, hilarious and moving adventure of Sam and Mark as they attempt to stage a…

Saturday October 19, 2024

A landscape photography workshop for all! Stories of the Land artist Mike Rank will show participants how to create successful compositions and apply these skills on our grounds. Additional Information:…

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…

​​Following an unlikely collaboration between a Palestinian filmmaker and an Israeli journalist, this is a powerful record of life in Occupied Palestine. Bearing witness to the everyday horrors of life…

Attendees will participate in a discussion related to the Exhibition followed by a walk around the CAM campus and Eden Park to practice their skills at photographing nature. Additional Information:…

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…

Unfolding in a series of eight vignettes, Sound Spring explores the unique history of Yellow Springs, Ohio over hundreds of years, as narrated by its residents in comical scenes. Through…

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…

Mingle with the filmmakers participating in this year’s Unorthodocs festival and other documentary lovers at this reception with light snacks and a cash bar. Reception will take place in the…

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.

This tribute to the late and beloved Oscar-winning Ohio documentarian Julia Reichert by her long-term partner celebrates her legacy and spirit through never-seen-before footage of her life and work. This…

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

A photo walk at Gorman Heritage Farm led by professional photographer. Learn tips to improve your photos while exploring scenic farm backdrops. All skill levels welcome. Bring a camera/phone. Additional…

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:…

DRIVER follows three years in the life of long-haul trucker Desiree Wood and her community of women drivers, presenting a snapshot of a quickly-disappearing labor landscape, told through the women…

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…

When Mats Steen was diagnosed with a rare form of muscular dystrophy and increasingly lost control of his body, he fell into the world of computer games with the aid…

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

Anand Partwardhan is known for his brave documentaries that question his country’s dominant Hindu nationalist ideology. In The World Is Family (an old Sanskrit phrase), Anand looks at his family’s…

Film screening of Rafaela with guests Judith Rodriguez (actress) and Cristian Mojica (screenwriter). Additional Information: To purchase tickets, please visit the Woodward Theater's website.

Tuesday October 22, 2024

Film screening of Rafaela with guests Judith Rodriguez (actress) and Cristian Mojica (screenwriter).

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

Reading Freedom Summer (Andy Rice and partners) is a reflection on Freedom Summer 1964, a documentary featuring letters and songs read and sung by Oxford citizens and Miami University students.…

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…

The closing reception of I Hate You I Love You will take place at Main Street Shop & Studio on Friday, October 25th.

During the closing reception for Labyrinth, attendees will have the opportunity to make a cloth cyanotype of their hand, a project started in 2016 by Paula Kraus and Leah Stahl…

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…

Saturday October 26, 2024

Cara Lee Wade will lead a workshop creating lumen prints using darkroom photo paper, plants, and household organic materials. Additional Information: Pre-registration is required through the Rosewood Arts Center website.…

Artist Michael Reese will lead a Cyanotype workshop based on his exhibition, Decoding Polaris. Cyanotype is camera-less technique that involves laying objects on coated paper before exposing it to UV…

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.…

Monday October 28, 2024

Film screening of All the Flowers with director Carmen Oquendo (via videoconference) and producer Alejandro Angel Torres (in person). Additional Information: To purchase tickets, please visit the Woodward Theater's website.

Tuesday October 29, 2024

Voyageur Media Group is holding a public screening of the one-hour documentary “Capturing Life” (1839–1869) from 6–8pm on Tuesday, October 29 at the Main Branch of the Cincinnati Public Library.…

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.…