• Déjà Vu: Creativity Repeats Itself

    • 6 December 2023
    • Posted By Ellen Muse-Lindeman

    Juneteenth Cincinnati presents Déjà vu: Creativity Repeats Itself, a visual art exhibition of commissioned new works by 10 local Cincinnati artists. Co-curated by Brandon and Ewaniki Hawkins (Soul Palette), this exhibit pairs five youth/young adult artists with five seasoned/elder artists to symbolize how the past shapes the future – reflecting on and giving reverence to how we always look back to remember our history and show love to the ones who came before us, as we gather our strength again and again to sustain and forge a greater future. The veteran artists and youth artists will represent five different forms of art, with each pair “mirroring” their selected art form. The similarities and differences in the works will highlight each artist’s unique “voice of freedom,” examining what is lending or contributing to their ideals and values and how society or generation enhances or distorts their perspectives or values.

    Exhibiting Artists: Jonte Bartleson, Quinn Battiste, Alpha Frierson, Ryan Nichole Leary, Cynthia Lockhart,  Addison Maxberry, Madison Scruggs, Ryene Smith, Kailah Ware, Frank D. Young

    Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, February 3 from 6 – 8pm. Free, open to the public, live music and light refreshments.

    An Artist Panel Discussion will take place on Saturday, February 17 from 3 – 4:30pm. Free, open to the public, light refreshments served.

    The exhibition is the centerpiece of the 4th Annual Voices of Freedom presented by Juneteenth Cincinnati, a visual and performing arts series examining Black history from a contemporary perspective and celebrating Black art and expression. 

    Voices of Freedom will also feature a series of three performances in March, featuring dance, spoken word and music. While the exhibition is free and open to the public, tickets are required for each of the performances. More details and ticket links coming soon on our website: www.kennedyarts.org

    Saturday, March 2 – Cincy Poetry Night
    Hosted by MoPoetry Phillips of Regal Rhythms Poetry. This will be an epic night of poetry, musical entertainment and community featuring the HeartSounds Band, Zinnia Stewart, Jacqueline Johnson-Wilkinson “Gifted”, SoL, Kiyah Dean, and more.

    Saturday, March 16 – Our Connection is Africa
    Cincy Brazil Samba Dance performance shares a world of African roots demonstrating the diaspora through its perspective and experience.

    Saturday, March 23 – I Dream of Me
    Collaboration of Revolution Dance Theatre and David Choate Productions, supported by the United Way of Creative Cincinnati. Students of Academy of World Languages had the opportunity to learn choreography from the production “I Dream of Me.” Kids will display some of the same steps that the dancers performed in the show.

  • Growth from Creativity: KHAC 20th Anniversary Exhibition

    • 6 December 2023
    • Posted By Ellen Muse-Lindeman

    To highlight and celebrate the milestone of Kennedy Heights Arts Center being open for 20 years, we proudly present this group show features diverse works by 20 talented artists (of the many!) that have helped shape and grow KHAC over the years. Collaboration with immensely talented local artists has been pivotal to the success of KHAC’s mission and all that the organization has done over the years. Whether it be curating, teaching, outreach programming, jurying, creating public artworks, and/or volunteering their time and talents over the years, these artists have been crucial to shaping and supporting Kennedy Heights Arts Center.

    Exhibiting Artists: Gordon Baer (d. 2019), Mindy Burger, Susan Byrnes, Lynn Conaway, Mike Conaway, Cedric Michael Cox, Billie Cunningham, Saad Ghosn, Melvin Grier, Robin Hartmann, Will Jones, Michael Keating, Karen Linser, Paul Loehle, Adoria Maxberry, Casey Riordan, Jonathan Sears, Carole Gary Staples

    Limited Edition Plates Set Artists: Erika NJ Allen, April Cooper, Lynne Gibb, Beth Goldstein, Terence Hammonds, Sage Hummel, Kate Kern, Pam Kravetz, Karen Saunders, Brenda Tarbell

    Image: Saad Ghosn, The Best Donkturtchimp, Woodcut Print on Rives BFK, 30×22.5 (34x26framed), 2014

  • Kuumba Quilt Show

    • 6 December 2023
    • Posted By Ellen Muse-Lindeman

    Kuumba Quilters was founded in February 2020 by Ohio artists Monica Scott and Renee Wormack-Keels to help not only preserve and promote the art of quilting and culture in the African American community, but to also serve as a support system for African American artists. However, COVID-19 hit Ohio just as meetings were supposed to begin, but the group pressed on, meeting virtually and gaining members from all across America. This exhibition features new fiber artworks created by current Kuumba Quilters members, that incorporate text and art quilts with unconventional themes and images.

    This group, named for “Kuumba” the sixth principle of Kwanzaa that celebrates creativity as a way to build and preserve a strong and vibrant community, and includes members from all across America and still continues to evolve and grow. Its members are a true hybrid of new and experienced artists, men and women, and those that have exhibited all over the country and other who have yet to exhibit.

    The Kuumba Quilters had their first group exhibit at KHAC in 2021.

    Curated by Carole Gary Staples, member artist

    Image: (from 2021 show) Creative Chaos by Stefanie Rivers, Mixed Media/Quilt

  • Local Talent 2024

    • 6 December 2023
    • Posted By Ellen Muse-Lindeman

    Talented artists are all around us! View a variety of diverse artworks created by residents of Kennedy Heights, Pleasant Ridge, Silverton, and Amberley Village in Local Talent 2024. Celebrate the immense creativity that we have right here in our neighborhoods – our local talent!

    Exhibiting Artists TBD.

    Image: (Local Talent 2023) Pat Eastin poses with her photograph titled Landon Finds Some Buckeyes for the First Time

  • Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 5:00
  • Saturday: 11:00 - 4:00
  • Closed Sunday - Monday