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The Cincinnati Wing Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary

The Cincinnati Wing Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary By Laura A. Hobson Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Cincinnati Wing of the Cincinnati Art Museum made history by becoming one of the first art museums in the nation to devote permanent gallery space to a community’s art history. The wing opened on May 17, 2003 to rave […]

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Art Academy of Cincinnati Looks to the Future

Art Academy of Cincinnati Looks to the Future Led by John Sullivan, President By Laura A. Hobson John Sullivan, president of the Art Academy of Cincinnati since 2012, looks for teachable moments when dealing with his student body of 200. He offers a supportive comment or a suggestion as he walks the halls of the […]


YWCA Art Gallery Spreads Women’s Mission

YWCA Art Gallery Spreads Women’s Mission By Laura A. Hobson Walking up the stairs of the YWCA, 898 Walnut St., a visitor is immediately struck by a large abstract, acrylic, colorful painting entitled “Marrakesh Express” by Jolie Harris. This is merely an enticing introduction to the rest of the “Field of Possibilities” exhibit in conjunction with […]

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Kennedy Heights Arts Center Highlights Area Artists

Kennedy Heights Arts Center Highlights Area Artists By Laura A. Hobson A fanciful, decorated pig welcomes visitors to the Kennedy Heights Arts Center on Montgomery Road.  A 19th century white building owned by Kennedy Heights’ former mayor Lewis Kennedy, the Center strives to be the anchor of an increasingly vibrant, diverse, inclusive and creative community.  Originally […]

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Ruth Dickey – Founding Executive Director of Clifton Cultural Arts Center

Ruth Dickey – Founding Executive Director of Clifton Cultural Arts Center By Laura A. Hobson Walking into the office of the Clifton Cultural Arts Center at 3711 Clifton Ave., one is immediately struck by an interactive quilt with movable faces created by textile artist Barbara Sferra.  What an apt introduction to the Clifton Cultural Arts Center […]

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