Future's So Bright
BLINK, as you may have heard from excited fans, is back. The incredible light, art, and culture festival returns Oct. 13–16.
Justin Brookhart has been named the executive director of BLINK Cincinnati.
“It’s an honor to lead BLINK Cincinnati in collaboration with our producing partners to shine a light on Cincinnati’s innovative and forward-thinking arts and culture community,” he says.“I have long heard of Cincinnati’s collaborative creative spirit and I look forward to creating long-lasting partnerships in continuing the enormous success of BLINK.”
Though he recently moved to Cincinnati from Austin, he is no stranger to the city. We caught up with him to see how he’s settling in to his new hometown, as he gets ready for the biggest show in town.
What are you looking forward to once you get settled in?
Eating! My wife, Erin, and I love to go out to eat and we also enjoy cooking at home. Cincinnati has a fantastic dining scene and Erin will be working at Findlay Market which has wonderful vendors and producers that we are excited to explore.
What are you excited to bring to Cincinnati from your experience?
Texas pride?! I often joke that Texans take an odd pride in our state. We grow up pledging our allegiance to it every morning in school. We talk crap about it while also aggressively defending it to any naysayers. We've built a brand around what makes us unique even when those uniquenesses aren't all positive. I'd like to bring the same mentality to my new home. Don't mess with Texas OR Cincinnati!
What's your dream project?
(Money and time are no object!)
I went to school for film production and always wanted to do an adaptation of my favorite childhood novel, The Hatchet. I'd want to produce with someone like Hiro Murai directing. Not a bad way to spend unlimited time and money.
Have you had Skyline yet?
Yes, many times when visiting the region with Erin. I married into Skyline, but she was born into it, molded by it. 🙂
Do you have a favorite Graeter’s flavor yet?
Mint chocolate chip! Had some last week!
For more information about BLINK Cincinnati, visit blinkcincinnati.com.