This juried photography exhibit displays local artists’ most loved vacation photograph and the story behind why it’s important to them. It’s so special when it happens – when you take that one photo while on vacation that takes your breath away because it’s not only a beautiful photograph, but it also somehow captures the feeling of the whole travel experience within a single frame. This exhibition is a celebration of experiencing different places, traveling to discover, exploring and sharing our large world.
Thank you to everyone that joined us at the Opening Reception on Saturday, August 26 from 6-8pm! We had a great time.
Exhibiting Artists: Helen Adams, Maxine Apke, Tony Arrasmith, Patty Bertsch, Neveah Burks-Maye, Susan Carlson, Bobbi Crary, Patricia Eastin, Sharon L. Evans, Diane Germaine, John Grgas, Jennifer Haralamos, James Steppenwolf Hernandez, Michael Kearns, Natalie King, Chris Kromer, Kent Krugh, Laura Lair, Anthereca E. Lane, Rick Lingo, Gary Lord, Bill Magness, Katy McHenry, Cheng-Lun Na, Paula Petlowany, Laura Porter, Matt Reed, KC Rose, Gregory Rust, Doug Sawan, Jamie Schorsch, Sara Sears, Neil Sharrow, Alane Schloemer Shoemaker, J. Michael Skaggs, Jeffery Slutz, David W. Smith, Eric Smith, TJ Smith, Sasha Taylor, Delores Massey Thomas, David Thomson, Carolyn Tindal, Joanie Weidner, Frank Wiewandt
Image Credit:
John Grgas
No Lifeguard On Duty: A Memorable First Beach Adventure
Tybee Island Beach, Georgia
June 27, 2021
iPhone 12 Pro Max at a focal length of 26 mm, at an aperture of 1.6, using the 5.1 mm standard lens
Exhibition Sponsors:
The Clyde N. Day Foundation
FotoFocus
View black and white drawings and color etchings by renowned Czech artist Karel Demel representing surrealist illustrations of the book "Songs of Maldoror." Organized by SOS ART.
The exhibit consists of B&W drawings and color etchings by renowned Czech artist Karel Demel. They represent his surrealistic illustrations of the seminal book “Songs of Maldoror” written in the 1860’s, at age 22, by influential French author Isidore Ducasse, also known as the Comte de Lautréamont. Ducasse died 2 years later at the age of 24, and his book, discovered by chance 50 years later, became an inspirational source and a reference for the surrealists, poets and artists alike.
Thank you to everyone that joined us for the Opening Reception on September 1 and the Surrealist Poetry Reading event on September 9.
Gallery Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-5 pm and by appointment.
Special Saturday Open Hours: Saturdays, September 9 & 23, 1 – 4pm
Organized by SOS ART.
Image: Karel DEMEL, “Les Chants de Maldoror,” etching
Read MoreEbb and Flow is a juried exhibition of ceramic artworks by local artists that explores the inevitable cycle of life and death, and pulls inspiration from the past life of Kennedy Heights Arts Center’s physical building as a funeral home. This show coincides with The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) in March 2023.
From the 1950s to around 2000, the building Kennedy Heights Arts Center now inhabits operated as the Stanley High Funeral Home. For decades, this organization provided the community with a vital service of supporting families in honoring the lives of their deceased loved ones. It is with our knowledge, understanding, and reverence for the past of this physical space that inspired the theme for this exhibition.
Ceramics have historically played a large part in funerary ritual practices and have provided insight into cultures around the world – as decorated urns, symbolic objects placed as gravesites, reliquaries for precious relics, and mementoes of loved ones. Clay is a material that holds memory, and there is an intimacy between the material and the maker. Coming from the earth, there is a connection between the material and the cycle of life.
The artworks on view are reflective of our history as a funeral home, while also delving into the complexity of death and how we respond to it as humans in these contemporary times. Our building has a rich history; one of the many reasons why our community rallied behind saving the building from demolition. With its past life as a funeral home, many residents still connect to our space on a personal and emotional level. Currently, the building has another life as art center, and the arts can play such a strong role in processing, coping, and expressing all of our thoughts, feelings, and emotions as we traverse through different life events – including death.
The title, Ebb and Flow refers to the passage of time, with all its ups and downs, and the cycle of life and death. Death is something that affects all of us, and we have a history with our building that gives us a special opportunity to showcase artworks that address this topic.
Exhibiting Artists: Margaret Ackerman, Scott Aleshire, Betsy Allaire, Erika NJ Allen, Sabrina Barilone, Susan Byrnes, Nina Caporale, Emily Casagrande-Pike, Sue Cline, Cori Crumrine, Laura Davis, Desi Distel, Kelly Frigard, Molly Green, Tina Gutierrez, Ian Hersko, Sage Hummel, Aaron Kent, Julia Lanham, Brandon Lowery, Emily Malott, John Mason (deceased), Jennifer Miller, Andy Overton, Jessie Rienerth, Jill Ruschulte, Charity Rust-Jordan, Zach Sabatelli, Karen Saunders, Kateri Sparrow, Jon Stein, Ora Vichitchot, Jocelyn Coulter Welch, Amber Wood, Zoe Yates
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 6-8pm. Free, open to the public, light refreshments served.
Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10am to 5pm and Saturday, 11am to 4pm.
Special gallery hours during the week of the NCECA conference: Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17 from 10am to 5pm, and Saturday, March 18 from 11am to 4pm.
Brandon Lowery, Denial, ceramic, glaze, iron oxide wash, luster
Each year, Kennedy Heights Arts Center celebrates our talented students with an exhibition featuring original artwork in all media created by the youth and adult students enrolled in KHAC classes. This show presents a wide range of works in fiber art, painting, collage, ceramics, and more, and is sure to inspire artists of all ages!
Opening Reception is Saturday, April 8 from 6-8pm. Free, open to the public, light refreshments.
Image credit (left to right): Gail Dold, Class: The Art of Collage, Instructor: Karen Saunders / Evelina Reedy-Kay, Class: Young at Art (9-12), Instructor: Kim Watling / Laura Hay, Class: Clay Hand Building, Instructor: Lynne Gibb
Read MoreColor Breathing: The Work of Lyric Morris-Latchaw and Casey Dressell features an experiential, immersive environment that engages the senses through painted imagery, natural materials, and thoughtful color. “Color Breathing” is a meditation on the present moment and the sense of well-being that comes from experiencing our mind free from distraction.
Opening Reception is Saturday, June 10 from 6-8pm.
Gallery Talk is Saturday, June 24 at 1pm.
All events are free, open to the public, light refreshments served.
***Join us on Wednesday, June 21 from 6:30-8pm at Kennedy Heights Park as Lyric and Casey lead participants in a nature-based community art project during Play in the Park!
Image credit: Installation view of combined artwork
Lyric Morris-Latchaw is an oil painter and muralist living and working in Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved to Ohio in 2015 after studying art at Northwestern College in Iowa, where she grew up. Her work has been exhibited across the midwest, and has upcoming solo and two-person exhibitions at Wave Pool Art Center (Cincinnati), ROY G BIV Gallery (Columbus), and Kennedy Heights Art Center (Cincinnati).
Casey Dressell is a practicing painter and installation artist living and working in Cincinnati Ohio and Louisville Kentucky. Her interests lie in the intersections of art, nature, craft and the built environment. She teaches at Miami University and is the curator/exhibition coordinator at The Indian Hill Gallery in Cincinnati and owner/operator of Capacity Contemporary Exchange in Louisville, KY. Casey received a BFA at The University of Cincinnati and a MFA at Miami University and has exhibited her work nationwide in exhibitions, including outdoor installations at Bernheim Arboretum and ArtPrize, and has her work in private, institutional, and public art collections. In addition to her studio practice, Casey is passionate about learning, education, and helping her community through her community initiative work.
Read MoreThis juried photography exhibit displays local artists’ most loved vacation photograph and the story behind why it’s important to them. It’s so special when it happens – when you take that one photo while on vacation that takes your breath away because it’s not only a beautiful photograph, but it also somehow captures the feeling of the whole travel experience within a single frame. This exhibition is a celebration of experiencing different places, traveling to discover, exploring and sharing our large world.
Thank you to everyone that joined us at the Opening Reception on Saturday, August 26 from 6-8pm! We had a great time.
Exhibiting Artists: Helen Adams, Maxine Apke, Tony Arrasmith, Patty Bertsch, Neveah Burks-Maye, Susan Carlson, Bobbi Crary, Patricia Eastin, Sharon L. Evans, Diane Germaine, John Grgas, Jennifer Haralamos, James Steppenwolf Hernandez, Michael Kearns, Natalie King, Chris Kromer, Kent Krugh, Laura Lair, Anthereca E. Lane, Rick Lingo, Gary Lord, Bill Magness, Katy McHenry, Cheng-Lun Na, Paula Petlowany, Laura Porter, Matt Reed, KC Rose, Gregory Rust, Doug Sawan, Jamie Schorsch, Sara Sears, Neil Sharrow, Alane Schloemer Shoemaker, J. Michael Skaggs, Jeffery Slutz, David W. Smith, Eric Smith, TJ Smith, Sasha Taylor, Delores Massey Thomas, David Thomson, Carolyn Tindal, Joanie Weidner, Frank Wiewandt
Image Credit:
John Grgas
No Lifeguard On Duty: A Memorable First Beach Adventure
Tybee Island Beach, Georgia
June 27, 2021
iPhone 12 Pro Max at a focal length of 26 mm, at an aperture of 1.6, using the 5.1 mm standard lens
Exhibition Sponsors:
The Clyde N. Day Foundation
FotoFocus
The Kennedy Heights Art Center is pleased to announce the exhibition ARISE, the annual group show featuring new works by Kennedy Collective members, on view November 4 – December 30, 2023 in the Kennedy Gallery, located at 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213.
The show includes new and previously unseen works in all media by local artists, including paintings, photography, collages, sculptures, fiber, and more. The exhibition also features Off the Wall: a collection of smaller works for $50 each with half the proceeds going to support Kennedy Heights Arts Center.
The public is invited to join us at the Opening Reception on Saturday, November 4 from 6-8pm.
Get your holiday shopping done early by browsing our Art Shop & Holiday Art Market with handmade goods made by over 40 different local artists.
IMAGE: Jamin Toran, Face in the Sky, Photograph, 20”w x 16”h (from 2022 Kennedy Collective Exhibition)
Read MoreLocal artist Ke’Monte’ Figgs explored new practices, projects and ways to engage with the community as one of Kennedy Heights Arts Center’s 2022 Vibrancy Fellow. The fellowship is a five-month residency for emerging BIPOC artists.
At the conclusion of this experience, Ke’Monte’ is presenting an exhibition of new work created as well as a glimpse into their process.
Ke’Monte’ Figgs is displaying his journey as a Black children’s author and illustrator in “The Black Dr. Seuss.” Along with a small selection of original paintings from his first book Dreams, Art, and Success, which launched in Fall 2022, there will be that book’s new theme song audio in progress. Also on view will be a series of sketches of character develop and storyboarding for his next book The Big Jumbo Baby, along with a few original paintings of this second book.
Join us in celebrating at the Closing Reception on Thursday, February 16 from 6-8pm. Ke’Monte’ will be reading his books starting at 7:00pm. This is the last day of the show.
Gallery hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-5pm and by appointment (call 513-631-4278 to make arrangements).
Read MoreJuneteenth Cincinnati presents “When Liberation Comes,” a visual art exhibition of commissioned new works by 10 local Cincinnati artists exploring the African diaspora. Curated by Jeni Jenkins , the exhibit runs from Feb. 25 – May 27, 2023.
The exhibition is the centerpiece of the 3rd 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.
For Jenkins, the show is an invitation to envision.
“When liberation comes, what does it look like?” asked Jenkins. “What shape does it take? What’s at stake? What is lost, what is gained? While each artist’s experiences, perceptions, and visions are unique, their work contributes to the larger collective Black diasporic voice.”
Featured artists include: Nytaya Babbitt, Brent Billingsley, James Brown, Cierra Fogle, Brandon Hawkins, Javarri Lewis, Josie Love Roebuck, Rashad Manuel Jr, Adoria Maxberry, and Annie Ruth.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, February 25 from 6-8pm. Free, open to the public, light refreshments served.
The KHAC Lindner Gallery is located at 6620 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213 (corner of Montgomery Rd and Kennedy Ave).
Gallery Hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-5pm, and by appointment.
Read MoreExplore Cincinnati’s rich and storied jazz evolution as historical photos, memorabilia, music, and anecdotes take you back in time. From the roaring twenties Jazz Age through the Swing Era and debut of the Big Bands, Cincy’s jazz scene gave birth to local and international stars through each decade.
For more than seven years, the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame has been dedicated to the preservation, appreciation and celebration of America’s indigenous musical art form — jazz. As part of the mission to build and sustain further interest and audiences for jazz, Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame honors significant contributors in the Greater Cincinnati area for their creative artistic, educational and promotional advancement of this unique art form with an annual induction ceremony, supports scholarships and master classes for local high school students, and organizes weekly performance opportunities around town.
This exhibition highlights the development and purpose of the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame through photography, memorabilia, and music.
Join us for a Jazz in Cincinnati Roundtable Discussion on Saturday, August 19 from 3-4pm (doors at 2:30 pm). Our panel of influential local jazz contributors will discuss jazz in Cincinnati – past, present, and future! Free, open to the public, light refreshments.
Image Credit: 2020-2021 Induction Ceremony at Mount St. Joseph University (October 3, 2021). Photograph by Bill Magness.
(L to R, back row) Kay Casey, Nick Clooney, Dick Murgatroyd, Char Jackson, John Lieberman, Nan Crossen, Doug Lillibridge, Shirley Gallagher, Paul Gibby, Donna Lynn Steins Damon, Spencer Merk, Sue Brown (L to R, front row) Bill Cunliffe, Larry Dickson, Pat Kelly, Lou Lausche, Paul Hawthorne and Don Steins
View black and white drawings and color etchings by renowned Czech artist Karel Demel representing surrealist illustrations of the book "Songs of Maldoror." Organized by SOS ART.
The exhibit consists of B&W drawings and color etchings by renowned Czech artist Karel Demel. They represent his surrealistic illustrations of the seminal book “Songs of Maldoror” written in the 1860’s, at age 22, by influential French author Isidore Ducasse, also known as the Comte de Lautréamont. Ducasse died 2 years later at the age of 24, and his book, discovered by chance 50 years later, became an inspirational source and a reference for the surrealists, poets and artists alike.
Thank you to everyone that joined us for the Opening Reception on September 1 and the Surrealist Poetry Reading event on September 9.
Gallery Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-5 pm and by appointment.
Special Saturday Open Hours: Saturdays, September 9 & 23, 1 – 4pm
Organized by SOS ART.
Image: Karel DEMEL, “Les Chants de Maldoror,” etching
Read MoreTalented 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 2023. Celebrate the immense creativity that we have right here in our neighborhoods – our local talent!
Join us in celebration at the Opening Reception on Saturday, October 14 from 6-8pm. Free, open to the public, light refreshments.
Artists TBD
The KHAC Lindner Gallery is located at 6620 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213 (corner of Montgomery Rd and Kennedy Ave).
Gallery Hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-5pm, and by appointment.
IMAGE: Clare Miller with her sheep wool felted sculpture titled “Esmeralda,” exhibited in Local Talent 2022
Read MoreThe Kennedy Collective fosters artistic growth and creative collaboration for local artists who are committed to building community.
Anyone, age 18 or over, is welcome to become a member of the Kennedy Collective. We invite all manner of artists – visual artists, musicians, dancers, performers, writers, designers, etc. – to join. There is no jury process for becoming a member, though you are asked to fill out a short information form so we can get to know you and find out what volunteer opportunities are of interest to you.
As a member of our Collective, you have access to Kennedy Heights Arts Center’s exhibitions and events, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities. Most importantly, you are joining an active community of amazing, creative people.
Membership benefits include:
Membership Dues: As of September 2021, there is no annual fee to be a Kennedy Collective member. Instead, we ask that all members volunteer at least 12 hours of their time over the year to contribute to the Collective and KHAC programming. A minimum number of hours (6) will need to have been completed by September 1 each year to qualify to exhibit in the annual Kennedy Collective exhibition.
Collective member Volunteer Opportunities
Talbert House Passages Book Nook Project
Kennedy Heights Arts Center is a nonprofit organization, and your volunteer work helps support a community organization that has become the epicenter of the ongoing revitalization of a unique Cincinnati neighborhood.
Show Kennedy Collective Application
Show Member List
Exhibition Dates: October 14 – December 14, 2023
KHAC Lindner Gallery, 6620 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213
Talented artists are all around us in our local community! We want to celebrate all the diverse artists and creatives that live in our community with a neighborhood art exhibition. This non-juried show will be installed in the Kennedy Heights Arts Center Annex’s Lindner Gallery. This show is open to artists, age 14 and up, living in: Kennedy Heights, Pleasant Ridge, Silverton, and Amberley Village. Residents who live in these select neighborhoods are encouraged to submit one original work of art!
DETAILS:
● This show is open to all artists and creatives, age 14 and up, working in any medium.
● Only one piece per person can be submitted (there is NO jury – you choose your best piece).
● Artwork must not weigh more than 10 lbs, must not exceed 24 inches in any direction, and must be able to hang on the wall only (no pedestal or floor pieces will be accepted).
● Artwork DOES NOT have to be framed. However, if it is framed we require hanging wire – no sawtooth hangers, please.
● Artwork can be for sale. If so – please provide us with a price (If your piece sells, you receive 70% of the sale price. KHAC will handle all sales and taxes. Artists will need to provide a W-9 if artwork is for sale).
● All artworks must also have an exhibit submission form (blanks available when you drop off your artwork), which can be found HERE.
● Please label your art piece with your full name and phone number (on the back).
ARTWORK DROP OFF:
● Drop off artwork to the KHAC Lindner Annex, 6620 Montgomery Road, during the following dates and times:
o Thursday, September 28 – between 12 – 5 pm
o Friday, September 29 – between 11 am – 5 pm
o Saturday, September 30 – between 1:30 – 4 pm
o Friday, October 6 – between 11 am and 3 pm
o Saturday, October 7 – between 11 am and 4 pm
All artwork MUST be received by October 7th for inclusion
● If the above dates and times do not work for you, please email Mallory Feltz at mallory@ kennedyarts.org to schedule an appointment to drop off your labeled artwork and exhibit submission form
Download the Local Talent SUBMISSION FORM HERE.
Kennedy Heights Arts Center’s mission is to enliven our surrounding community through arts and cultural experiences that embrace diversity, foster creativity and build community. We invite artists and curators to partner with us in this mission through the presentation of diverse visual art exhibitions.
Kennedy Heights Arts Center strives to stimulate interaction and dialogue and create social change through the practice of art. We are specifically looking for exhibitions that contain content that speaks to social issues or themes that start conversations and build community. (This could be done solely through your own work, an invitational group show, or a curated juried exhibition.) Proposals may be submitted for curatorial projects in all media. We are also receptive to hosting a variety of events in conjunction with exhibitions (workshops, discussions, performances, etc.).
Kennedy Heights Arts Center offers two beautiful exhibition spaces. The Kennedy Gallery in our historic mansion contains over 2,000 square feet of gallery space, featuring hardwood floors, historic architecture and contemporary museum track lighting. We host 5-7 exhibitions annually in this gallery; each typically contains 50 to 60 individual pieces, depending on size and type.
The Lindner Gallery in our Carl, Robert, Richard and Dorothy Lindner Annex is 700 square feet with hardwood floors and high ceilings, adjacent to our event center. Work in this gallery must be two-dimensional and able to hang on the wall. Each show typically includes 10-25 pieces, depending on size.
Deadline for submissions: Thursday, June 20, 2024 by 11:59 pm
Proposals will be selected by a jury of professional artists and curators based on quality of the work; diversity of approach, media and style for the year; and how the show contributes to KHAC’s mission. Artists will be notified by September 30, 2024.
Submission guidelines:
Please send a completed Exhibition Proposal Form (see link below to download), artist statement, bio/CV and up to 15 images of your work in jpeg format, minimum 72 dpi (with no smaller than 1000 pixels in any direction). Please label images “artist name_title”.
Please email completed applications and inquiries HERE.
Or mailed to:
ATTN: Mallory Feltz
Kennedy Heights Arts Center
6546 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45213
For more information, please contact Mallory Feltz at 513.631.4278
Download the KHAC Exhibition Proposal Form 2025