News and Events
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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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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..
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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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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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Opening Reception – In Harmony: New Works by Kennedy Collective Members
- Saturday, Nov. 7 from 6-8pm
- Kennedy Gallery
Kennedy Heights Arts Center and the Kennedy Collective members are proud to present their annual show for 2026, exhibiting new and previously unseen works in all media by local artists – including painting, collage, sculpture, photography, fiber art, and more! Many of..
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Find gifts at our Art Shop & Holiday Art Market
- Nov. 7 - Dec. 23, 2026
- Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road
Shop for handmade, unique gifts made by over 60 local artists at Kennedy Heights Arts Center this holiday season! Every Winter, coinciding with the annual Kennedy Collective Exhibition, we expand our Art Shop to include a Holiday Art Market. We invite our..
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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 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..
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.