News and Events

  • 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..

  • 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..

  • Investing in Young Minds: Empowering Kids to Learn, Create, and Grow

    • 19 May 2025
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    Summer is almost here—my favorite time of the year. Over ten amazing weeks, our campus bursts to life with the creative energy of more than 300 young people. They’re creating art, devising and performing plays, making films, writing stories, designing fashions, and..

  • 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..

  • 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..

  • 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 18th 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..

  • Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo Holiday Show

    • Friday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 pm
    • KHAC Lindner Annex, 6620 Montgomery Rd.

    Get ready for a festive evening of dazzling guitar work, infectious swing, and holiday magic! With Frank Vignola’s dazzling melodies and Vinny Raniolo’s energetic, rhythm-driven accompaniment, this dynamic duo brings a fresh, spirited twist to the season. Expect joyful holiday favorites, virtuosic..

  • Artist Talk – In Harmony: New Works by Kennedy Collective Members

    • Saturday, December 12 from 1-3pm
    • Kennedy Gallery

    Join us for an Artist Talk with members of the Kennedy Collective in conjunction with In Harmony: New Works by Kennedy Collective Members, on view in the Kennedy Gallery. Hear directly from the artists about their work, their process, and what inspired..