Cincinnati Art Week

Name: Cincinnati Art Week
Start: 2026-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-10T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Multiple Venues

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 Programming featuring Black Creators

Gee Horton Studios Presents Prints, Plants, and Friends

October 3, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
October 4, Noon – 6 p.m.
October 7, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
56 E McMillan St (OTR)
A pop-up experience featuring prints and original works by nine artists from Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo. Set within a plant-filled studio, the experience invites visitors to discover and collect art, browse a variety of plants, and spend time in a relaxed, social atmosphere. More than a traditional print sale, the pop-up brings artists and audiences together around art, music, and creative exchange.

Coffee & Ceremony

October 4, Noon – 3 p.m.
1415 Main St (OTR)
Experience an Ethiopian and Eritrean coffee ceremony with Fūl Café. Watch the beans being roasted, ground, and brewed in a traditional jebena, then enjoy a cup served with dates, popcorn, and kola nuts.

CAW Art Market

October 4, Noon – 6 p.m.
October 5, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
October 6, 4 p.m.
October 7 – 9, Noon – 7 p.m.
October 10, Noon – 6 p.m.
1417 Main St (OTR)
Shop original art and creative goods from 30+ local artists.

Inspiration in the Time of Printed Matter

October 4, Noon – 6 p.m.
October 7, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
October 10, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
1606 Race St (OTR)
An exhibition celebrating print as a space for ideas, experimentation.

Art Cafe with Joi Sears

October 4, 12:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.
October 9, 12:15 p.m. – 7 p.m.
1415 Main St (OTR)
A pop-up creative experience that puts the joy of creation into the hands of the people. Inspired by your favorite neighborhood café, you can order a creative project from the menu, and you’ll be served with the materials you need to bring your artwork to life.

Night Shift

October 4 – 10, 7:30 p.m.
1415 Main St (OTR)
1400 Walnut St (OTR)
1606 Race St (OTR)
1602 Race St (OTR)
Enjoy window art after dark. Featuring Christopher Glen, Mz. Icar Collective, Javarri Lewis II, Visual Junk, and Javarri Lewis III.

SUCW – Out of Office: Fresh Perspectives

October 5, 11:30 a.m.
1415 Main St (OTR)
Join founder and CEO of We Outside, Sierra Hayden, for a guided walk-and-talk experience designed to offer a literal breath of fresh air. This session facilitates natural networking on the go, allowing founders and investors to fall into step and connect while moving through the outdoors.

Artist Talk: Neighborhood Diplomacy

October 5, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
1425 Main St (OTR)
Join artists Bryce Detroit and Michael Coppage for a conversation exploring their creative practices, the ideas that shape their work, and the role of art in reflecting—and reshaping—the communities around us.

Passing the Torch: In Conversation with Black Art Speaks

October 6, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
1415 Main St (OTR)
Join Black Art Speaks muralists as original lead artists and new lead artists come together for a special Passing the Torch conversation.

About Last Night: A Blonde Listening Party

October 6, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
1429 Walnut St (OTR)
Join Shazia Abji and TC Flowers for an intimate listening session celebrating Frank Ocean’s Blonde — a night of music, feels, conversation, and connection.

Soundscapes: Live in the Gallery

October 9, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
October 10, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location Varies
Step into another world with intimate pop-up music performances inside CAW exhibitions, curated by Lauren Eylise.

4 Seasons by Adventure Club

October 9, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
October 10, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location Varies
Adventure Club DJs add to the space with global sounds. Curated by Zap.

Jupiter Radio

October 10, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location TBA
An afternoon of underground music and good energy with the Jupiter Radio collective.

View the full Schedule

Hours

Weekend + Early Week

Saturday, October 3, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 4, Noon – 6 p.m.
Monday, October 5, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 6, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Wednesday to Saturday

Wednesday, October 7, Noon – 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 8, Noon – 7 p.m.
Friday, October 9, Noon – 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, Noon – 7 p.m.

Exhibition Map

Available storefronts transformed into pop-up galleries, transformed spaces, and open studios. There’s lots to explore!

View the Map

Featured Exhibition Artists

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.

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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.