If Distel’s isn’t a name that is immediately recognizable, you could be forgiven. He is the opposite of an attention-seeker. He even tried to sidestep the writing of this article.
Matt Distel: The quiet, constant curator
Cincinnati Ballet endures second major leadership change in week
Scott Altman is stepping down as president and CEO of the Cincinnati Ballet to take a leadership position with a performing arts organization in California.
CAC picks museum vet with deep Midwest connections to serve as new curator
Theresa Bembnister joins the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati after three years at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
Thomas More students pitch big ideas for business, social good
The inaugural Fifth Third Bank Fast Pitch Competition for Thomas More students is Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Cincinnati gets ‘sneak peek’ at Jewish history documentary ahead of world debut
Cincinnati is hosting a pair of events surrounding “Fioretta” ahead of the documentary’s official world premiere later this week.
Free museum admission a ticket to cultural enlightenment
You know the Alexander Calder mobile, “Twenty Leaves and an Apple,” in the Cincinnati Art Museum, right outside the café? I’ve seen it dozens of times, but on my last visit to the museum, I stopped in the hallway and watched it for 10 minutes or so.
Notables in Exhibiting Arts & Culture
Movers & Makers asked exhibiting arts organizations to introduce their notables to our readers, part of a regular feature highlighting people making a difference in Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit community.
Cincinnati museum directors encourage discovery, dialogue
Cincinnati is known for many things. Food, beer, industry, and sports are commonly associated with this place. But it is our culture that sets us apart. We asked the directors of our top five museums to talk about the challenges and joys of making a museum thoughtful and relevant in 2023.
Taft Museum seeks talented chef, educator for 2024 Duncanson artist residency
The Taft Museum of Art seeks talented chefs and culinary artists to serve as its 2024 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence.
Prospective minority, women subcontractors invited to Duke Energy Center project kickoff
A networking event WBE and MBEs interested in the Duke Energy Convention Center redevelopment is set for Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Huge federal grant to help Freedom Center double storage space
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center received a major federal grant to help the downtown Cincinnati museum double its storage space.