Lights Out

Did you BLINK?

Cincinnati played host to the the nation's largest immersive art and light show last weekend, as BLINK®, illuminated by ArtsWave stretched more than 30 blocks from Findlay Market to Newport and Covington.

BLINK 2024's impact is still being tabulated, but Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and partner organizations determined the 2022 BLINK festival attracted more than two million attendees across the four-day event, resulting in a direct economic impact of $126 million dollars. Additionally, the 2022 event directly supported or created 1,687 jobs, and generated $1.5 million dollars in direct artist commissions, honorariums, and art fees.

At the heart of its mission, BLINK continues to solidify the Cincinnati region as a hub of arts and culture, and the BLINK team made this possible by honoring the rich and diverse history of the city itself. Known for its collaborative spirit, BLINK paired awe-inspiring murals with projection mapping and lighting to create wholly engaging experiences.