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As baseball takes center stage, Ohio Goes to the Movies, an initiative celebrating the state’s film legacy, looks at how Ohio has state helped shape how generations experience the game.
A panel discussion inspired by the American Sign Museum’s new exhibition, “Back to the Drawing Board: The Art of the Sign Sketch 1925 – 1975,” explores graphic and commercial design on Wednesday, March 25.
It was the G.O.A.T. of mural unveilings, as ArtsWave, Rust-O-Leum, and civic partners celebrated the official dedication of “Pineapple on Pizza” at The Gruff in Covington, complete with baby goats!
Adventure Crew brings the premier all-women and genderqueer film festival to the Esquire Theatre on March 16, with the “No Man’s Land” Film Festival, offering films that focus on outdoor themes.
Was Oscar wild about the Queen City? Cincinnati Opera’s “UNDERSCORE: The Importance of Being Oscar” on March 3, explores the “nearly-true story of Oscar Wilde’s first visit to Cincinnati.”
Attention, artists! Applications are now open for the Artist-in-Residence Program at the OneNKY Center Gallery Fueled by ArtsWave for the gallery space in Covington.
The Contemporary Arts Center welcomes the fourth installment of Paloozanoire with the opening of “Faces: Don’t Get it Twisted – Untangling a Textured Legacy” on Friday, Feb. 20.
Looking for romance this Valentine’s Day weekend? Cincinnati Ballet brings “Swan Lake” back to Music Hall!. “Swan Lake” is an iconic masterpiece that has entranced audiences for generations, with Tchaikovsky’s famous score brought to life by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and choreography that demands extraordinary versatility.
Summerfair Cincinnati presents its annual “Emerging Artists” exhibition, featuring students from area colleges, with an opening reception at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center this Friday, Feb. 13.
The 2026 ArtsWave Community Campaign is officially underway, marking the 99th anniversary of the region’s primary source of funding for the arts and the largest community arts campaign in the nation. The 2026 campaign theme, “Discover More,” builds on ArtsWave’s long-standing role as a connector, linking people to experiences, organizations and one another.
Ahead of the annual fair, Summerfair unveils its 2026 poster – and a new collab with The Cincy Hat! – at HighGrain Brentwood Brewpub on Thursday, Aug. 9.