Cincinnati Art Week
October 3 – October 10
Multiple Venues in Over-the-Rhine
Price Varies
Attend Cincinnati Art Week in Over-the-Rhine from October 3 through 10
From October 3–10 2026, Cincinnati Art Week brings exhibitions, pop-up galleries, social gatherings, and special programming to Over-the-Rhine. Designed by artists, the week connects residents and visitors with exhibitions, conversations, creative experiences, public programming and the people shaping Cincinnati’s cultural landscape.
Cincinnati Art Week was created to celebrate the artists, galleries, and creative spaces that make Cincinnati an art city—and to make it easier for more people to discover them. The inaugural week takes place throughout storefronts and cultural spaces across Over-the-Rhine. The full schedule and interactive map will be announced soon.
Guests can expect exhibitions, pop-up galleries, artist talks, performances, happy hours, public programming, and opportunities to meet the people shaping Cincinnati’s creative community. The free ArtsWave App will serve as a digital guide to help visitors navigate exhibitions, storefronts and programming.
Cincinnati Art Week is a collaborative project of Cincy Nice and No Standing and is presented by ArtsWave and Fifth Third. To learn more, visit CincinnatiArtWeek.com.
During the inaugural Cincinnati Art Week, visitors can expect:
- Two self-guided Art Walks through Over-the-Rhine
- Six to eight vacant storefronts transformed into exhibitions, pop-up galleries and experiences
- Featured projects from emerging, established and visiting artists
- A central Cincinnati Art Week hub for creative gatherings and social experiences
- Artist talks, demonstrations and community conversations
- Opportunities to discover local artists, galleries and creative spaces
- Neighborhood partnerships and community programming
- The ArtsWave App will serve as a digital program to help attendees navigate exhibitions, storefronts and programming throughout the week
Admission to Cincinnati Art Week
Most experiences are free to attend, though select special programs may require reservations or tickets. Visitors are encouraged to support participating artists and local businesses whenever possible.
Cincinnati Art Week Leadership
Cincinnati Art Week is led by a team with deep roots in Cincinnati’s creative community and experience producing some of the city’s most memorable cultural experiences.
Founding Team
- Destinee Thomas | Co-Founder & Creative Director
- William Thomas | Co-Founder & Partnerships Director
- Megyn Norbut | Co-Founder & Producing Director
Creative Collaborators
- Evan Verrilli | Creative Direction
- Javarri Lewis | Curatorial Advisor
- Jason Snell | Artist Programming Advisor
- Tiffany Cooper and Candra Reeves (Meaningful Connections) | Community Impact Advisor
About Cincy Nice
Cincy Nice is a Cincinnati-based cultural strategy and civic experience studio helping organizations, institutions and communities bring ambitious ideas to life through culture, partnerships and shared experiences. Its work spans public art, festivals, neighborhood activation, community engagement and creative initiatives that invite people to connect, contribute and build meaningful places together.
About No Standing
No Standing is a Cincinnati-based event production company founded by producer and creative strategist Megyn Norbut. The company creates thoughtful, community-centered experiences that celebrate art, foster connection and contribute to the cultural life of the region. Through festivals, gatherings and creative collaborations, No Standing believes some of the best things happen when people have a reason to gather.
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About ArtsWave
ArtsWave fuels the Cincinnati region’s arts, supporting 150+ organizations, projects and artists each year. Since 1927, it has been the primary way the region funds the arts, raising millions annually from tens of thousands of individuals, businesses and foundations to drive a more vibrant economy and connected community. Through the Blueprint for Collective Action, ArtsWave strategically makes investments that maximize the arts’ impact across the region.
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