History
The Kennedy Heights Arts Center is housed in the 132-year-old former home of Lewis Kennedy, who designed and built it. Kennedy later served as mayor of Kennedy Heights before the area was annexed by Cincinnati.

In 2003, developers had threatened to bulldoze the 21-room historic landmark at 6546 Montgomery Road for a storage facility.

The gothic-style, wood-frame building sits on 2.3 acres in the heart of Kennedy Heights, adjacent to Pleasant Ridge and Silverton.

Area residents formed a nonprofit corporation to purchase the building and the city of Cincinnati contributed $50,000 toward the acquisition. 40 neighbors personally pledged collateral to make the acquisition possible.

The Kennedy Heights Arts Center was established by a group of area residents to create a public resource for the creation of art. One person's dream has become the inspiration of many - literally hundreds of people have helped transform this historic property into a thriving community arts center.

Whether you're a beginning artist or an expert, there will be something waiting for you at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center !