ArtWorks Cincinnati

TOMORROW! Two back-to-back ArtWorks events, one unforgettable evening. We'll see you in Walnut Hills! "The Lotus Mandala" Mural Dedication 7/26 from 3–5 p.m. Esoteric Brewing Company Designed by Visual and Community Artist Radha Lakshmi, this gateway mural at Historic Peebles Corner is a symbol of beauty, resilience, and unity, embodying the spirit of Walnut Hills. The mural was started by a team of ArtWorks Apprentices in fall 2023 and completed by artists Ryan Little and Derek Toebbe in spring 2024. Attendees will experience a dance performance by Pones and will have the opportunity to purchase limited-edition Esoteric crowlers featuring the mural’s design. Free and open to the public. Presentation begins at 3:30 p.m. "Enchanted Life: Finding Magic in the Everyday" Exhibition Opening 7/26 from 5–7 p.m. ArtWorks' V2 Gallery 929 E. McMillan Street (across the street from Esoteric) Artist-in-Residence Julia O. Bianco and a group of emerging artists invite you to experience the results of their Gallery Fellowship: an exhibition that opens the realm of possibility in our everyday experiences and re-examines discarded objects through the lens of enchantment. Free and open to the public. Works displayed are for sale, with proceeds going directly to the artists. The celebration will continue at 7 p.m. with an after party at Esoteric Brewing. #ArtForAll

Join ArtWorks as an Executive Assistant! Are you organized and passionate about making a difference? ArtWorks is seeking an Executive Assistant to support our creative initiatives and transform communities through art. You'll love it here as you work with inspiring leaders and be part of a growing and dynamic arts organization. Apply now! #CincyArts

Seeking everyday magic ✨ Our Gallery Fellows are putting the finishing touches on their exhibition "Enchanted Life: Finding Magic in the Everyday" and can't wait to share their new works with you this Friday, July 26 from 5-7 p.m. in our V2 Gallery! Spearheaded by Argentinian Artist Julia O. Bianco, the exhibition aims to open the realm of possibility in our everyday experiences and re-examine discarded objects through the lens of enchantment. This event is free and open to the public. Works displayed are for sale, with proceeds going directly to the artists. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3WrPe9j The celebration will continue at 7 p.m. with an after party at Esoteric Brewing. Join us! #ArtForAll

We saved a seat for you. Sip and dine among fellow art enthusiasts at our ArtDinner, Monday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. at The Aperture. This multi-course culinary experience features Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown's Mediterranean mezze-style creations, a curated wine bar, intimate talks with featured artists Charles Gaines and Kathryne Gardette, and more. Seats are limited, reserve yours before they sell out: bit.ly/4clGt5Z About the Featured Artists Renowned conceptual artist Charles Gaines envisioned ArtWorks’ new ArtPark mural, “Numbers and Trees: Cincinnati Cottonwoods” as part of his tree series that explores nature and politics through systems and processes. Kathryne Gardette is a positive broker: artistic – logistic – civic. She’s the current Walnut Hills Business Group president, an ArtWorks Board Member, and designer of the ArtWorks’ Gilbert Avenue Gateway Mural, featuring West African Adinkra symbols to celebrate the diverse and collaborative neighborhood that is Walnut Hills.

Please join ArtWorks, Esoteric Brewing Company, and Model Group to celebrate the completion of “The Lotus Mandala” mural next Friday, July 26 from 3-5 p.m. at the Esoteric tap room! Designed by Visual and Community Artist Radha Lakshmi, this gateway mural is a symbol of beauty, resilience, and unity, embodying the spirit of Walnut Hills. The mural was started by a team of ArtWorks Apprentices in fall 2023 and completed by artists Ryan Little and Derek Toebbe in spring 2024. In addition to witnessing this new masterpiece, attendees will experience a dance performance by Pones and will have the opportunity to purchase limited-edition Esoteric crowlers featuring the mural’s design. After the dedication, head across the street to ArtWorks’ V2 Gallery to celebrate the opening of exhibition “Enchanted Life: Finding Magic in the Everyday,” featuring works by Artist-in-Residence Julia Bianco and a group of Gallery Fellows. Both events are free and open to the public. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gp9cAwzb We can’t wait to celebrate with you! #ArtForAll

If you missed Wet Paint last week, you're in luck: We're hosting another event TOMORROW, July 18 from 6-7:30pm at 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati! Wet Paint is ArtWorks' event series that offers a behind-the-scenes look at our in-progress projects centered on the artists who make them possible. Attendees will hear from Apprentices and Teaching Staff participating in four of our summer 2024 art projects, followed by a talk and Q A with featured artist Matthew Grote (pictured). This event is free and open to the public. We hope you'll join us! About Matthew Grote Grote is a Cincinnati-based artist who produces creative work in every imaginable medium: from painting, drawing, and sculpture to digital art, street art, animation, and toy design. Matthew graduated from the University of Cincinnati – Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning Department’s (DAAP) Industrial Design program. He spent several years as Senior Designer at Fisher Price building, prototyping, and designing toys before working more independently and building an impressive portfolio of clients and partners who include Haney, Inc., Chrysalis, Fisher Price, Spinmaster, and Innovergency. Matthew has worked as a Lead Teaching Artist with ArtWorks on several previous occasions, providing invaluable lessons, leadership, and insights to the region’s young artists employed through the Summer Apprentice program.

Tickets for the Black Art Walk are selling fast - do you have yours? It's coming up this Saturday, July 20 at 10am: bit.ly/3zmL2i6 Begin your morning with a flavorful beverage at blaCk Coffee Lounge before embarking on an immersive exploration of public art celebrating Cincinnati’s African American history. Participants will visit murals featuring blues pioneer Mamie Smith, heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles, and the legendary performer James Brown, among others. This event is proudly presented in partnership with The Voice of Black Cincinnati. Pictured: "Ezzard Charles: The Cincinnati Cobra," located at 1537 Republic Street, Cincinnati, OH #ArtForAll

TONIGHT! Don't miss Wet Paint featuring artist Loren Long, 6-7:30 p.m. at the 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati! Wet Paint is ArtWorks’ event series that offers a behind-the-scenes look at our projects, centered on the artists who make them possible. Attendees will hear from the Apprentices creating three of our summer murals, followed by a talk and Q&A with Loren Long. Long is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling book "The Yellow Bus" and designer of the in-progress Yellow Bus mural inspired by the book. This event is free and open to the public. We hope you'll join us! #ArtForAll

A little birdie told us you might want… ✅ Artist job opportunities ✅ Community art events ✅ Gallery openings ✅ Mural dedications …sent straight to your inbox. If that’s you, make sure you’re an ArtWorks e-newsletter subscriber: https://bit.ly/3FmWxFR Signing up is the best way to stay in-the-know on all things ArtWorks, all the time. And, we only send a few emails each month (no spam here). Thanks for being a friend of ArtWorks! #ArtForAll Pictured: “Homecoming (Blue Birds),” designed by Charlie Harper. This mural is located at 119 East Court Street, Cincinnati, OH

Thank you, The Saturday Evening Post, for spotlighting ArtWorks on a national level! Read on about how our organization is contributing to the legacy of public art: https://lnkd.in/gG-UJFkA