60th Quest is a series of monthly social media contests that will send participants to local arts organizations and cultural destinations connected to Summerfair’s history.
Summerfair’s ‘Quest’ contest leads into 60th anniversary
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Summerfair returns to Coney Island site this May
The juried festival, now in its 59th year, will run May 29–31 at the former Coney Island. The annual event draw artists from across the country and thousands of visitors.
Call for artists: Summerfair poster contest now open
For more than 50 years, the commemorative poster has defined Summerfair’s visual identity. The winning design will anchor the marketing campaign for the 2026 festival.
Culture FIX: May 28-June 3
Jazz, books and theater. Opera, food and film. All in the same week. If you’ve never experienced Cincy Fringe, give this wild and wooly theatrical event a try. Emerging choreographers are featured at Mutual Dance Theatre, while Summerfair supports new and not-so-new artists. Two important films are screened and homegrown bands take the stage. Sample something new.
Summerfair opens 2025 poster competition
The winning artist will receive a $3,000 prize and their design will become the centerpiece of the event’s marketing campaign.
Manifest Gallery wins $100K Big Give Award from Summerfair
Funding will go toward the renovation and preservation of Manifest’s historic campus on Central Parkway. It will also support a range of arts-based programming.
Artists pick Summerfair Cincinnati among top art festivals
The longstanding fine art and craft festival finished No. 4 in the “Fine Art & Design” category list compiled by “Sunshine Artist” magazine.
Summerfair Cincinnati awards $30K in prizes to arts organizations
Summerfair Cincinnati awarded seven regional institutions through its 2024 Small Arts Organization Awards program.
Summerfair to return to Coney Island in 2024 despite park closure
News of the event’s return to Kellogg Avenue site comes weeks after MEMI purchased the park to build a new music venue.
Summerfair offers up to $5K to local small arts organizations
The program provides up to $5,000 to small and mid-sized arts organizations to create or expand programs or assist with production expenses.