Making Waves

ArtsWave's CincyJams is the Cincinnati region's first workplace Battle of the Bands competition. Attendance is free and you, the audience, choose the winning bands. The event comes as recent trends show how important workplace engagement can be.

BLINK®, illuminated by ArtsWave, is the most anticipated event of the year. It's built on an ecosystem of arts festivals and special events that enliven the Cincinnati region and draw national and worldwide acclaim.

Asha Ama Daniels and Brent Billingsley's projects explore the themes of "truth and reconciliation" with the community playing an active role.

Jazzmeia Horn is a vocal force to be reckoned with. Even as her third album is under consideration for a Grammy, she's hard at work on a fourth. She'll share songs from both, plus jazz standards, when she comes to the Aronoff Center April 1-2.

The Cincinnati region's biggest ever event returns this fall. Take a look at what BLINK®, illuminated by ArtsWave, does for the region, see how it can deliver even more, and learn about special BLINK benefits you could get thanks to your gift to ArtsWave.

The arts can help to bridge cultural divides. They can provide a starting point that leads to more understanding at a historically divisive moment in history.

After a year of postponements, cancelations and pivots, we could all use a bit of joy and cheer. Find out how the arts bring back holiday favorites this season with fresh ideas on timeless themes.

Broadway's Norm Lewis comes to the Aronoff December 3-4 for ArtsWave's Flow, an African American Arts Experience. Before you take in his holiday cabaret, learn about his work with Black Theatre United to advance equity.

With the new Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance in Walnut Hills, Cincinnati Ballet advances its mission to enrich, expand and excel in the art of dance while centering its engagement with the community.

As live arts return to the Cincinnati Region, their success depends on an enthusiastic audience. Find out how ArtsWave is letting the community know about hundreds of events happening this fall.

With the help of the community, live arts are rebounding, with local arts organizations offering performances and exhibitions. Find out how Cincinnati is coming together to lay the groundwork for a vibrant economic recovery.

After months of preparation, local Black and Brown artists premiered their work at the Truth and Reconciliation Artist Showcase. Check out our recap of the Opening Weekend. Catch the Truth and Reconciliation Visual Art Exhibition at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center now through the end of October.

After a year marked by the pandemic and stark displays in systemic racism, ArtsWave awarded grants to projects that speak to the complexities of "truth" and "reconciliation." Learn how these projects are coming to life.

Project grants like ArtsWave's Catalyzing Impact program give arts organizations the resources they need to make new impacts take root. See what that funding has helped take root.

Boardway Bound has trained more than 400 individuals for board leadership. This September, a new class begins the program. See how they can help the arts.

Ray Gargano recently started at ArtsWave. His contributions will advance ArtsWave's Blueprint for Collective Action. Learn about his initial observations and find out what he plans to do.

As pandemic-related restrictions lift and summer arrives, local arts organizations step toward a return to in-person performances with outdoor events. Find out what the arts are planning.

More than 50 businesses and arts organizations throughout the region lit up in "ArtsWave Red" to help kick off the Campaign. See how it all went down and how you can help spread the word.

As the ArtsWave Campaign kicks off, we're beginning to see signs of a return to the stage for Greater Cincinnati's arts organizations.

ArtsWave awarded $271,638 in grants to local Black and Brown artists on the theme of truth and reconciliation.