The equinox is past, the weather has finally cooled a bit, and we’re in that sweet spot with both fall festivals to savor outdoors and arts events to enjoy indoors.
Culture FIX: Sept. 23-29
Tag: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
Former CAC head Platow to serve as interim lead at Pyramid Hill
Platow officially joins the Butler County sculpture park Aug. 20. She succeeds Sarah Templeton Wilson, who is stepping down to pursue external opportunities.
Culture FIX: April 1-7
Three dialogue-light films, lots of jazz and bluegrass, an art opening and “The Gingerbread Man.” Tunes at the Zoo is free and an awesome string quartet plays Beethoven. The weather is warming and the sun is shining, so make a plan and live it up before a relaxing Easter Sunday with family and friends.
Cincinnati’s vibrant arts scene earns 3 USA Today 10Best rankings
In the latest USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Cincinnati ranked No. 2 in the nation for Best Street Art. Meanwhile Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park placed fifth among the country’s top sculpture parks and the Cincinnati Art Museum retained the No. 3 spot in the Best Art Museum category.
Culture FIX: Oct. 22-28
A bevy of terrifying choices might suggest Halloween is approaching . From “Rocky Horror Show” and vampires to “Friday the 13th” and dancing clowns, the Queen City is celebrating from top to bottom. You don’t celebrate all things macabre? How about some coffee or Shostakovich? There’s the full complement of lectures, jazz and theater. Something to suit each of you.
Pyramid Hill plans restoration for beloved ‘Cincinnati Story’ sculpture
The bold, color-swept sculpture by renowned American artist George Sugarman has graced the park’s overlook for more than two decades.
Culture FIX: Sept. 24-30
As the stunning shades of fall are incredibly varied and textured, so goes our cultural life. From neon to Sinatra to East Asian art and everything in between, the choices are bountiful. Expose yourself to film, world-class lecturers and our own Cincinnati Pops in this burst of activity.
Southwest Ohio arts organizations awarded millions in record Ohio Arts Council funding
Hamilton County arts groups will receive nearly $4 million as part of the state agency’s $23.3 million funding round, with additional support awarded across Butler, Montgomery, Warren, Greene and Brown counties.
ArtsWave awards nearly $9M to dozens of local orgs
The 45 grant recipients represent a range of large, mid-size and small nonprofit organizations across the region. Grant sizes vary widely, typically ranging from $10,000 to over $1 million.
Culture FIX: June 18-24
Visual art takes the stage this week with openings at Eisele and Weston galleries, while Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park introduces us to soundscapes. Good film is abundant at Cincinnati World Cinema and Washington Park, which gets a little “Wicked.” Open your eyes and take it all in.