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How the Arts Make An Impact

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    CAALA Connects: Showcasing African American Arts

    posted by Janice Liebenberg On Nov 02, 2018
    More than 170 guests joined us for A Showcase of African American Performing Arts this week, featuring performances by Annie Ruth, Bi-Okoto, Cicninnati Black Theatre Company, Elementz, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and 2016 CincySings winners P&G Voices of Destiny.
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    CAALA Connects: Gather Your Sister Friends for 'Dada Rafiki'

    posted by Janice Liebenberg On Oct 19, 2018
    This year marks the 13th anniversary of the life-affirming, multi-cultural celebration, 'Dada Rafiki.'
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    Cincinnati Uses the Arts to Bridge Cultural Divides

    posted by Kathy DeBrosse On Mar 23, 2018
    89% of Cincinnatians agree that arts programs and events bring people together in our region. Here's how ArtsWave helps put that into action.
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    CEO Reflections: Holiday Arts Happenings

    posted by Alecia Kintner On Dec 15, 2017
    It's December in Greater Cincinnati, and our arts traditions are flourishing. Some things never change, but happily, some things do.
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    CAALA Update: What's Old is Contemporary

    posted by Randy Martinez On Nov 17, 2017
    If you're looking for a world-class cultural festival this weekend, Bi-Okoto has you covered with "What's Old is Contemporary," a fusion of traditional and modern Indian and African music and dance.
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    CEO Reflections: Season of giving reflected in new Catalyzing Impact grants

    posted by Alecia Kintner On Dec 07, 2016
    Over $100,000 in new Catalyzing Impact grants were awarded to 17 local organizations, recommended by community volunteers who reviewed 35 applications. All the projects are worthy and exciting, but a few especially captured my attention for their sensitive responses to ArtsWave’s goals outlined in our Blueprint for Collective Action for the Arts Sector.