After 30 years of shaping Cincinnati’s creative identity, on June 1st ArtWorks announced its official rebrand to 1001 Colors (pronounced One Thousand and One Colors), marking a bold new chapter for one of the nation’s leading public art and creative workforce organizations. The shift opens the door to a story that can be told from... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk In 2024, we introduced our readers to mural artist Diana “Dee” Cendales. You may have seen her work inside area businesses including Blue Marble Books, Tickle Pickle or Highland Square Café. As a long-time resident of Campbell County, this Fort Thomas-based talent has brought smiles to many faces as we shop and... Continue Reading →
You will see many a yellow bus on area streets. Yet, one you won’t want to miss is the one featured in a recent mural by ArtWorks. The mural depicts The Yellow Bus from a book by local artist Loren Long, and it graces a wall outside the Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) headquarters at... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk If you’ve been to Blue Marble Books, Tickle Pickle, Kids & Cribs Child Enrichment Center, or Highland Square Café recently, you may have noticed the whimsical murals on their walls. Who is responsible for the cheerful pickles and the aliens that make me laugh every time I have a burger? The cow... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Did you ever think about the building or the mural when you stop to buy stamps or ship a package at the Fort Thomas Post Office? After a recent visit, I started to wonder and found out some interesting facts, and you won’t even have to sign for them! The New Deal... Continue Reading →
