Cincinnati Events this Weekend

Free. Drop-in and pre-registered programs available.

Join us for an exciting interactive family day at the art museum, where we will explore the beautiful world of landscape photography! Bring the whole family for a day filled with creativity and inspiration and delve into the art of capturing stunning outdoor scenes. We have drop-in experiences as well as registered activities to make your day fun! Plus, see the exhibition Discovering Ansel Adams for free!

This month's theme is Museum Magic.

Check the website for more detailed schedules, theme information, and to register for individual programs.

If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact us in advance at access@cincyart.org

Free. Registration not required.

The Rosenthal Education Center (REC) will host a new series of free programs—titled RECreate—on the second Sunday of each month during the run of RECade: 10 Years of the Rosenthal Education Center. Drop by the REC and meet one of the former REC Artists in Residence and create a special work of art to take home!

Pam Kravetz, our 2019 REC Artist in Residence, will host RECreate on December 8.  Stay tuned for the full schedule and featured artists!

RECreate is made possible by the support of the Duveneck Association of the Cincinnati Art Museum. 

If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact us in advance at access@cincyart.org

Registration required. Registration opens one month before the event.
Free for members, general public $5.

Learn about the inner workings of the museum! Meet a staff member on the yellow couches in the Schmidlapp gallery and then take a tour to learn what happens before, after, and during the installation of art. Depending on accessibility of workspaces, this program may take place behind the scenes or in the galleries.

If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact us in advance at access@cincyart.org

Registration required. Registration opens one month in advance.
Details to be announced.

CAM members: $20
General public: $30

Try your hand at a new art technique in this studio-based program designed for adult audiences. Each themed class will begin with discussion in a current museum exhibition led by an artist or educator to gain inspiration and understanding for the art form. Then, learn from skilled artists to take your artmaking practice to the next level.

If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact us in advance at access@cincyart.org

Registration required. Registration opens one month in advance.
Museum members and general public: $15
Children 12 and under: free

Join the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Curator of Photography, Nathaniel M. Stein, as he explores the relationships between Ansel Adams’s belief in civil rights, his ideas about American landscape and identity, and his photography.

Arrive early or stay after to view the exhibition Discovering Ansel Adams (ticketed separately).

This lecture is organized by the Donald P. Sowell Endowment Committee, an affiliate group of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Ticket proceeds support the Sowell Committee’s work to promote greater interaction and involvement of the African American community with the museum, including professional development opportunities, the acquisition and display of artwork by African American artists, programs, exhibitions, and other forms of creativity of interest to the African American community.

If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact us in advance at access@cincyart.org or fill out the accessibility request form.

Get ready for **Art in Bloom 2025** at the Cincinnati Art Museum, returning April 24–27 for an unforgettable celebration of fine art and floral design! 🌸 Floral artists from all backgrounds are invited to apply by January 10, 2025, for a chance to showcase their work in this prestigious juried event.

This year’s incredible jurors include floral design experts and creatives from diverse fields like **Joshua Bickett** of Tiffany & Co. and **Julian Collins** of Julian Creates. Plus, the event will feature the talented **Alexis Nikole Nelson** (@blackforager), stunning creations from floral photographer and sugar artist **Natasja Sadi** (@cakeatelieramsterdam), and a high-energy **Drag Brunch** with **Laganja Estranja**!

Don't miss this vibrant fusion of art, nature, and creativity—mark your calendars now! 🌺🎨