Visual Art

Swoon installation at the Brooklyn Museum, 2014. (Photo by Tod Seelie)

5th Street Gallery | Macy’s, 505 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, Fifth St. entrance. 513-579-9333 

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124 West Pike Street Gallery | Covington. 859-261-0591. 

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1305 Gallery | 1305 Main St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-383-6815

  • Nov. 24-Dec. 23. “13th Annual Holiday Show”

21c Museum Hotel | 609 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-578-6600

  • Current exhibit. “A Global Gathering: The 21c Collection” 
  • Thru Dec. 2018. “Queen City of the West,” series of images portraying Cincinnati
  • Thru Jan. 2018. Works by Jennifer Purdum and Andrew Au

American Sign Museum | 1330 Monmouth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45225. 513-541-6366

  • Permanent collection

Art Academy of Cincinnati | 1212 Jackson St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-562-6262

  • Thru Oct. 27. “(dis)Pleasure,” photographs by Kelly Tadge.
  • Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Open house

The Arts Alliance | 5847 Irwin-Simpson Rd., Mason, OH 45040. 513-309-8585

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Art Beyond Boundaries | 1410 Main St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-421-8726

  • Thru Nov. 10. “Harvesting Garlic in the Rain,” multiple medias by local and regional artists. 

Art Design Consultants | 310 Culvert St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-723-1222 

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The Art League | 513-225-3387

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ArtWorks | 

  • Oct. 24, 4-5 p.m. Dedication for “That’s My Dad – “That’s Somebody Else’s Dad” & “Hundreds of Feet” and Democracy!” by Ralph Steadman (at Coffee Emporium Roasting Facility, 1200 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202)
  • Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m. Dedication for “Scripps National Spelling Bee 90th Anniversary Mural,” by Paul Loehle (at 1010 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202)

AYDesign – Art on Vine | 4722 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45217. 513-620-4722

  • Nov. 17, 6-10 p.m. Monthly Gallery Open Reception

Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center | 620 Greenup St., Covington, KY 41011. 859-431-0020

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Basketshop Gallery | 3105 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211. 

  • Thru Nov. 11. “American Fantasy Classics” 

Behringer-Crawford Museum | 1600 Montague Rd., Covington, KY 41011. 859-491-4003

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BLDG | 30 W. Pike St., Covington, KY 41011. 859-491-4228

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BLINK Cincinnati | 

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Brazee Street Studio/C-Link Gallery | 4426 Brazee St., Cincinnati, OH 45209. 513-321-0206 

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Bromwell’s Gallery | 117 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202. 513-315-4622

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Cafe deSales | 2835 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206. 513-751-2233. 

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Carl Solway Gallery | 424 Findlay St., Cincinnati, OH 45214. 513-621-0069

  • Thru Dec. 31. “Super Natural,” new paintings by Cherie Benner Davis • “Illuminated (space),” works on the theme of illumination.

The Carnegie | 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011. 859-491-2030 

  • Thru July 1. “Andrew Kozakov: Trading Room” • “My Arms are Like Joy Joy Joy Joy!” works by Derek Franklin • “Justin Green: After Binky”
  • Thru Nov. 19. “The Other Thing,” paintings by Michael Stillion • “text & subtext & big deal,” works by Diana Duncan Holmes, Timothy Riordan, Wendy Collin Sorin and Casey Riordan Millard

Caza Sikes | 3078 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45209. 513-290-3127

  • Thru Oct. 29. “The Art of Ursula Roma: Heroes and Villains.”
  • Nov. 1-17. “Cole Carothers: Cincinnati Time.” 

Cincinnati Art Club | 1021 Parkside Pl., Cincinnati, OH 45202 513‑241‑4591

  • Thru Nov. 4. ViewPoint 49 Exhibition & Sale.

Cincinnati Art Galleries | 225 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-381-2128

  • Oct. 27-Nov. 25. “Yes,” recent works by gallery artists. Reception: Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m.

Cincinnati Art Museum | 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-721-2787

  • Thru Nov. 5. “More Sweetly Play the Dance,” film display by South African artist William Kentridge
  • Thru March 4. “Ana England: Kinship,” 25 sculptures and installations with three new works
  • Thru Jan. 7. “Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion”
  • Nov. 17-Feb.11. “Albrecht Durer: The Age of Reformation and Renaissance”
  • April 20-Aug. 12. “Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China”

Cincinnati Art Underground | 1415 Main St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-903-0623

  • Thru Nov. 4. “The History of Graffiti Pt 1­­,” graffiti art by David Gerena
  • Nov. 10-Jan. 13. “Clavilux,” paintings by Cedric Michael Cox

Cincinnati Clay Alliance | 

  • Nov. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. “Empty Bowls Pop Up Event,” over 100 bowls made by 10 potters (at Arnold’s Bar and Grill, 210 E 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202)

Clifton Cultural Arts Center | 3711 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220. 513-497-2860

  • Thru Nov. 3. “A Loaded Conversation,” works of iconic guns with historic background. 
  • Nov. 10-Dec. 9. “2017 Golden Ticket,” featuring diverse, talented artists living/working within 25-miles of CCAC. Opening reception and awards: Nov. 10, 6-9 p.m.

Contemporary Arts Center | 44 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-345-8400

  • Thru Feb. 25. “Swoon,” first major survey of works by street artist Caledonia Curry
  • Thru July 24. “Sandra Cinto: Library of Love,” 200 original artist-created books and objects
  • Nov. 17-April 22. “A Shot Within a Storm,” post-conceptual sculptures by Glenn Kaino. Reception: Nov. 17, 8 p.m.

DAAP Galleries | University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221. 513-556-2839

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Dayton Visual Art Center | 118 N Jefferson St, Dayton, OH 45402. 937-224-3822 

  • Thru Nov. 4. “Art Werger: Below the Surface,” large scale intaglio prints. Gallery Talk: Oct. 19
  • Nov. 15-Dec. 23. Holiday Gift Gallery

Dearborn Highlands Arts Council | 331 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, IN 47205. 812-539-4251

  • Nov. 4-Dec. 16. “Arts Alive! Art Fair & Gift Bazaar,” art fair and silent auction

Dick Waller’s Art Place | 130 W. Court St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Eisele Gallery of Fine Art | 5729 Dragon Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227. 513-791-7717

  • Thru Nov. 11. Collective artwork by Line’ and David Tutwiler
  • Nov. 17-Dec. 30. Collective artwork by Dianne & Frank McElwain

Essex Studios | 2511 Essex Pl., Cincinnati, OH 45206. 513-476-2170

  • Nov. 3-4, 6-10 p.m. Art Walk, open studios
  • Dec. 1-2. Holiday Art Walk

Eva G. Farris Gallery | Thomas More College. 333 Thomas More Pkwy., Crestview Hills, KY 41017. 859-344-3300

  • Thru Nov. 4. “Surrender,” works by Chris Beiting. Gallery Talk: Oct. 23, 1:15-2 p.m.

Evendale Cultural Arts Center | 10500 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241. 513-563-1350.

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Fairfield Community Arts Center | 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014. 513-867-5348

  • Thru Nov. 18. Annual Community Art Showcase

Fitton Center | 101 S. Monument St., Hamilton, OH 45011. 513-863-8873

  • Thru Dec. 8. “Kaleidoscope,” works by solo and group artists. Reception: Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m.
  • Jan. 13-March 9. “Steam,” works depicting science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Reception: Jan. 13, 5-7 p.m.
  • April 14-June 8. “6th Biennial Fitton Center Member Showcase,” multi-media group show. Reception: April 14, 5-7 p.m.

Gallery 708 | 708 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202. 513-551-8171

  • Thru Oct. 31. “Cincinnati has heART”

Gallery Veronique | 11324 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249. 513-530-5379 

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Greenacres Arts Center | 8400 Blome Rd., Indian Hill. 513-898-3256. 

  • Oct. 29-Nov. 19. Greenacres Artists Guild Art Show (Fridays-Sundays) 

The Greenwich Gallery | 2442 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206. 513-763-7700

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Greenwich House Gallery | 2124 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45208. 513-871-8787 

  • Thru Nov. 4. “ViewPoint 49,” national juried art show by the Cincinnati Art Club. 
  • Nov. 10, 6-9 p.m. “Cocktails and Contemporaries,” modern art with cocktails from New Riff Distilling

Hoffner Gallery | Hoffner Lodge, 4120 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH 45223. contact@hoffnerlodge.com

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HudsonJones | 1110 Alfred St. Cincinnati, OH 45214

  • Thru Nov. 4. “Meet me at the Horizon,” works by Jack Arthur Wood

Hyde Park Art Show |

  • First Sunday in October

Iris BookCafe and Gallery | 1331 Main St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-260-8343

  • Thru Jan. 26. “Cheyenne River,” photography of Cheyenne River Reservation by Emily Schiffer

IRL Gallery | 1319 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Kennedy Heights Arts Center | 6546 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45213. 513-631-4278

  • Thru Nov. 12. “Voices from Oaxaca: Social and Cultural Expressions,” curated by Saad Ghosn. Native printmaking reflective of Oaxacan culture and social justice issues. 

Ledge Gallery | 2803 Woodburn Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45206 

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Lloyd Library and Museum | 917 Plum St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-721-3707

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The Lodge | 231 Sixth Ave., Dayton, KY 41074. 513-467-9115

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Malton Gallery | 3804 Edwards Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45209. 513-321-8614

  • Nov. 9-10, 5-7 p.m. “Confluence,” multi-discipline art and music, proceeds benefit Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Manifest Gallery | 2727 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206. 513-861-3638

  • Thru Oct. 27. “Fresh Paint,” biennial paintings, “Aquachrome,” works of watercolor, paintings by Dustin London and Benjamin Lowery. 
  • Nov. 10-Dec. 8. “Art from Art,” works referencing other art, “Arboreal,” works based on trees, “H2O,” works based on water and cut paper art by Blake Conroy
  • Dec.15-Jan. 12. “8th Annual Tapped,” paired works by artists and their teachers, “One 8,” Illinois  Regional and Pennsylvania Regional
  • Jan. 26-Feb. 23. “Characterized,” works based on invented people and characters, “Imaginarium,” works with invented places or things, “Imprint,” contemporary printmaking
  • March 9-April 6. Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Regional Showcase, “Aspire,” works about dreams, photography by Robin Germany and Dan Tague
  • April 20-May 18. “Drawn 2018,” annual survey of drawing, sculptures by Dana Lynn Harper
  • June 1-June 29. “14th Annual Rites of Passage,” “14th Annual Magnitude 7,” “Mar Showcase,” works by Brianna Angelakis and Charlie Goering
  • July 13-Aug. 10. “Hacked,” works about reuse, “Master Pieces 12,” works by current or recent graduate students
  • Aug. 17-Sept. 14. “Nude 10,” the uncovered human form, “Textuality,” works involving text or letterforms, paintings by David Linneweh and Jennifer Meanley

Marta Hewett Gallery | 1310 Pendleton St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-281-2780

  • Thru Nov. 11. “ Anima and Animus Illustrated,” Casey Riordan Millard and Julia Oldham
  • Thru Dec. 2. “The Nature of Things,” new paintings by Kim Krause. 

Mary Ran Gallery | 3668 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208., 513-871-5604.

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Miami University Art Gallery | Oxford, OH 45056. 513-529-2232

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Miami University Voice of America Learning Center | 7847 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, OH 45069. 513-895-8862

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Middletown Arts Center | 130 N. Verity Pkwy., Middletown, OH 45042. 513-424-2417

  • Oct. 20-Nov. 16. “Area Art Exhibition 2017,” annual art competition and exhibition

Miller Gallery | 2715 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208. 513-871-4420

  • Thru Nov. 11. Works by Hunt Slonem. Reception: 
  • Nov. 4-Jan. 13. David Yarrow
  • Nov. 16-Jan. 13. Holiday Collection
  • Jan. 17-March 10. Women’s Show

Mercantile Library | 414 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-621-0717. 

  • Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m. “Cincinnati Panorama” photographer Thomas R. Schiff

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center | 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. 513-333-7500

  • Oct. 28, 1:30 p.m. “Gallery Talk: Domestic Terrorism”
  • Opening Nov. 4. “The Kinsey Collection,” artifacts, documents and artwork spanning 400 years of African American history

Neusole Glassworks | 11925 Kemper Springs Dr, Forest Park. 513-751.3292

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Northern Kentucky University | 100 Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, KY 41099. 859-572-5148

  • Thru Oct. 20. “in:sight 2017” 

PAR-Projects | 1662 Hoffner St., Cincinnati, OH 45223

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Pendleton Art Center | 1310 Pendleton St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-421-4339

  • Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 29, 6-10 p.m. Final Friday, open studios

Pendleton Art Center – Middletown | 1105 Central Ave., Middletown, OH 45044. 513-465-5038

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Pique | 210 W. Pike St., Covington, KY 41011. 859-322-9553

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Pop Revolution Gallery | 300 Main St., Hamilton, OH 45013. 513-785-7672

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Pop Revolution Gallery | 105 E. Main Street, Mason, OH 45040. 513-492-7474 

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Price Hill Will | 513-251-3800

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Public Library of Cincinnati | 800 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-369-6900

  • Thru. Nov. 12. “A Dream Come True, a Song Well Sung: The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge at 150,” plans, photographs, documents, antique postcards and more
  • Thru Nov. 13. “Besa: A Code of Honor, Muslim Albanians Who Rescued Jews During the Holocaust,” curated by Dr. Mordecai Paldiel and features photographs by Norman Gershman

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum | 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., St. Rte. 128, Hamilton, OH 45013. 513-868-1234

  • Thru Dec. 1. “The Bunny Show,” bunny imagery

Redtree Art Gallery | 3210 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45209. 513-321-8733

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Rottinghaus Gallery | 1983 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208. 513-871-3662

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Row House Gallery | 211 Main St., Milford, OH, 45150. 513-831-7230

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Sharonville Cultural Arts Center | 11165 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241. 513-554-1014

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Skirball Museum / Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion | 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220

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St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church | 320 Resor Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220. 513-961-1938

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Studio Collection Sale | Harmony Lodge, 646 E. Epworth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232. 513-662-9382 

  • Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Annual arts and crafts sale

Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery | Mount St. Joseph Univ., 5701 Delhi Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45233

  • Nov. 12-Dec. 8. “Selections ‘17.” Awards ceremony and reception: Nov. 12, 1 p.m.

Summerfair Cincinnati | Coney Island. 513-531-0050

  • First weekend of June 2018

Taft Museum of Art | 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-241-0343

  • Thru Oct. “Treasures of British Painting 1400–2000: The Berger Collection”
  • Thru Nov. 5. “Small Paintings from the Taft Collection”
  • Oct. 21-Jan. 21. “Elegant Geometry: British and American Mosaic Patchwork Quilts”
  • Feb. 17-May 27. “Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection”

Thunder-Sky, Inc. | 4573 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223. 513-426-0477

  • Thru Dec. 29, 2017. “Lay Off Me, I’m Starving: Aesthetic Response to Chris Farley,” works by local artists for 20th anniversary of comic’s death. (upstairs gallery) and “Red Meat Theater: Donald Trump & the Alt-Right: The Murderers of Jesus Christ. (downstairs gallery). 

Tiger Lily Press | 859-760-6070

  • Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. One-day art sale (at Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220)

Visionaries + Voices | 3841 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223. 513-861-4333

  • Thru Nov. 20. “On the Clock”

Walk on Woodburn | Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206

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Wash Park Art | 1215 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-291-3626

  • Thru Jan. 6. “Reopenings,” Last Look Cafe: Jan. 6, 5-8 p.m.
  • Jan. 12-March 24. “Warmth,” Reception: Jan. 12, 5-8 p.m.

Wave Pool Gallery | 2940 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45225

  • Thru Nov. 18. “Animal Magnetism,” works about how animals communicate and organize themselves
  • Dec. 2-Jan. 13. “Tracing the Ground,” collections of maps, organized by Skip Cullen and Voices and Visionaries

West End Art Gallery | 513-449-0144

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Weston Art Gallery | Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-977-4165

  • Thru Nov. 19. “Unfunction,” curated by Maria Seda-Reeder. Works by a dozen artists examining the intersection of functional object and fine art

Westwood Art Show | 3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211. 

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Women’s Art Club | The Barn, 6980 Cambridge Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45227. 513-272-3700

  • Nov. 4-5. Mary Beth Dowlin & Friends
  • Nov. 11-22. Oil paintings by Karen Rolfes
  • Dec. 2-3. Showcase of Arts – A Holiday Boutique
  • Dec. 8-31. (I)NTREP(ID): Art by Priya Rama

Xavier University Art Gallery | A. B. Cohen Center

  • Thru Oct. 27. “Blooming,” floral artwork of Susan Mahan, Ian Ross and Frank Satogata.

Your Friends & Neighbors | 2803 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206. 513-258-8461

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Yust Gallery | 3602 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226. 513-284-6737

  • Current exhibit: Artists David LeCheminant and Shawn Marshall

YWCA Cincinnati | 898 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-241-7090

  • Thru Jan. 11. “Land, Light, Lustre,” works by Mary Woodworth, Andrea Knarr and Didem Mert.

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