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..
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..
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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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..
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..