By Mary Casey-Sturk Cincinnati has an amazing arts community with multiple art centers where residents can explore galleries, attend programs, learn a new hobby and even catch a play. This is part of what makes the area a great place to live-access to the arts in all shapes and forms. Community-based arts centers are the... Continue Reading →
By Chuck Keller, Writer “Space. The final frontier.” Well, you know the rest of the Star Trek introduction. This is a story about a local artist who sent his work to the moon and back. There are few who can claim that and Fort Thomas’ Greg Manchess is one of them. Manchess has been in... Continue Reading →
“OTR, 1973” - Photos by Timothy Harrier In 1973, Mariemont Alumnus Timothy Harrier walked the streets of Over-the-Rhine with a Nikon camera and captured what Cincinnati looked like at that time. These photographs, depicting people living their everyday lives in OTR and Harrier’s contemporary meditation on Harriet Tubman, memory, and freedom, will be presented in... Continue Reading →
By Christian Meininger The Hyde Park Square Art Show returns on October 4. The show is celebrating 60 years of showcasing local artists. In the neighborhood of 3,000 visitors stroll the square each year in search of a new favorite piece. Admission is free for the fall Hyde Park staple from 10 a.m. to 5... Continue Reading →
Calling All Artists for Plein Air Competition, with evening Reception and Awards The Woman's Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation announces prizes for the upcoming plein air competition to be held in Mariemont. The William G. and Jane Helms Charitable Foundation has generously donated sponsorship for the event. First Place will be $750, Second is $500... Continue Reading →
Story and photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Earlier this summer, I visited Cody, Wyoming. This city, founded by famed showman, William Frederick Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill Cody, charmed me from the moment I stepped out of our rental vehicle. Cody, the man, charmed Cincinnati many times over with his high energy Wild West shows.... Continue Reading →
Story and photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Music was in the air as hundreds visited the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch Library tonight for the annual Art After Hours event. A celebration of the Adult Summer Reading finale, it featured local artists as well as the library's Tiny Art Show. The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra kept toes tapping... Continue Reading →
Enjoy art, music and food at the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch Library on Friday, July 24 from 7-9 p.m.. Summer is drawing to a close and that means it is time for the annual Adult Summer Reading finale-Art After Hours. This year, the event will showcase 10 different artists: Sharmon Davidson, Jerry Warner, Ruthie Wyman, Kathleen... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Fort Thomas artist, author, and researcher Gary Cieradkowski has been honored for his significant contributions to the baseball card hobby. Cieradkowski is the recipient of the 2026 SABR Jefferson Burdick Award. Established in 2020 by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), the Jefferson Burdick Award honors individuals who have made significant... Continue Reading →
FotoFocus announced its list of featured exhibitions and venues for the 2026 Biennial: The Long View, taking place during the month of October with the Opening Program scheduled for September 30–October 3. The largest of its kind in America, extending across museums, galleries, universities, and public spaces in Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Northern Kentucky,... Continue Reading →
