The grants fund arts and cultural projects that bring people together and highlight local voices, which ArtsWave believes has the power to strengthen neighborhoods. The program supports a wide range of organizations – from traditional arts groups to community nonprofits and local governments – encouraging projects that are accessible, inclusive and serve the whole community.
With apologies to composer Béla Bartók, we’re calling this week’s Culture FIX our “Out of Doors” Suite. Every event listed here takes place outside – well, except for Cincinnati Opera, but remember, the company performed “out of doors” at the Cincinnati Zoo for over 50 years.
The foundation awards grants of $1,000 to $15,000 to nonprofits that have had a positive impact on past and current Starbucks employees.
Summer music mainstays anchor the week, but do investigate opportunities we don’t see as often. Memorial Hall welcomes the well-known Al Di Meola and John Oates, while a less well-known Neil Simon play takes the stage in Mason. Two compelling art exhibits open, one up in Dayton, but worth the drive. There’s the Pride parade and festival and “Rocky Horror” in Covington. Stay cool.
ArtWorks’ new ‘Love Wins’ mural is being painted above Queen City Radio in Over-the-Rhine.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park announced the inaugural class of its new arts and culture incubator program, which will provide resources and mentoring to nine local organizations and two Cincinnati-based theatre artists.
The coming week is chock-full of visual art, song and even some art songs, plus a parade and festival overflowing with Pride. A week-long feast for all your senses.
Summertime fun is always close at hand in Cincinnati. It’s a rare weekend that doesn’t have a festival, fair or music event to make the steamy summer air sizzle. Here’s a Makers’ dozen of summer attractions that support our local creatives and charitable organizations.
Cincinnati will celebrate its commitment to diversity and acceptance of all individuals – regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression – during the annual Pride Week.
