News and Events
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A Tale of Two Williams
- 12 December 2025
- Posted By Ellen Muse
One of the first young people I met at Kennedy Heights Arts Center was William Jenkins. I met William when he was just six or seven years old—a bright, curious, energetic kid who lived in the neighborhood. His mom, Robin, had enrolled..
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From Tragedy to Transformation
- 21 November 2025
- Posted By Ellen Muse
A Community Transformed by the Power of Art What began as a response to tragedy has become one of the most powerful examples of community transformation in our city. Thirteen years ago, after two devastating incidents of gun violence in Kennedy Heights..
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Where Dreams Find Their Rhythm
- 7 November 2025
- Posted By Ellen Muse
For students in the Cincinnati Jazz Academy, music has become a source of confidence, creativity, and community. A partnership between Kennedy Heights Arts Center and Cincinnati Public Schools, the Jazz Academy provides high-quality, barrier-free jazz education to students across the city. Through..
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Register for Fall Classes
- 1 August 2026
- Posted By Ellen Muse
Nurture your creativity, connect with community, and learn from outstanding professional artists in a wide range of classes for..
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Join our Team!
- 15 July 2026
- Posted By Ellen Muse
Teen Programs Manager Full-Time | Reports to the Director of Education Salary: $46,000–$50,000 annually, based on experience Benefits: Paid..
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Purchase a KHAC Tshirt Now!
- 16 July 2026
- Posted By Ellen Muse
Buy your very own Kennedy Heights Arts Center “Make Art Build Community” Tshirt through the 2026 ArtsWave X Cincy..
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Cultural Ties Artist Talk
- Tuesday, October 20 from 6-8pm
- Kennedy Gallery
Join us at the Artist Talk for Cultural Ties and dive deeper into how the four local visual artists – Ximena Flores, Tina Gutierrez, Andrea Sabugo, and Rebecca Nava Soto – create work rooted in their Latin American culture. Learn more about..
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Purchase a KHAC T-shirt Now!
- Show your love for KHAC while you're out and about!
Buy your very own Kennedy Heights Arts Center “Make Art Build Community” T-shirt through the 2026 ArtsWave X Cincy Shirts Collection. Get your limited edition shirts to support a range of different Cincinnati arts organizations, but we REALLY love the one for..
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*SAVE THE DATE* Winterfest 2026
- Friday, Dec. 4, 6:00-8:00 PM
- Kennedy Heights Arts Center & Lindner Annex
A festive neighborhood celebration is here to light up your holidays! The 19th annual Kennedy Heights & Pleasant Ridge Winterfest will be held on Friday, December 4th, and all are invited. Winterfest is packed with fun, festive and FREE activities for all..
Art shop
Looking for that special gift for a loved one – or yourself? The Art Shop at Kennedy Heights Arts Center features original, hand-crafted artworks by over 40 local artists.