ArtWorks Cincinnati

09/04/2026

The 1001 Colors Gallery + Office will be closed today and Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We hope everyone has a safe and restful weekend!

09/03/2026

Interested in learning more about the All That We Carry Gallery Fellowship?

Join us at the 1001 Colors Creative Campus on Tuesday, September 8 from 5-6pm for an information and artmaking session centered on our next Gallery Fellowship "All That We Carry" led by artist-in-residence, Cathy Bernardino Bailey.

During this session you'll learn about the 1001 Colors Gallery Program, application process and timeline, and participate in a guided collage making activity led by Cathy!

This event is free, but registration is encouraged.
Register here: https://tr.ee/Z67fyXtnlI

"All That We Carry" is presented by V2: Sara & Michelle Vance Waddell, and Ron & David Houck-Nebel - Fostering creativity and innovation through art!

09/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Frank Herrmann’s passing on August 30, 2026.

Frank was a beloved artist, painter, and educator whose influence reached far beyond his own studio. As Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), Frank dedicated more than 40 years to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring generations of artists.

We were fortunate to work with Frank on many projects throughout the years, including most recently a mural installed on his studio building in Northside, led by his former student, artist Mark Hanavan, and to be formally dedicated on October, 16, 2026. The project is a beautiful reflection of Frank’s lasting influence as an educator and artist, and the many connections he fostered throughout Cincinnati’s creative community.

We are grateful for the many years Frank shared his work, knowledge, and spirit of collaboration with those around him. His work will continue to inspire, and his legacy will live on through the countless artists whose lives he touched.

Frank will be deeply missed.

08/25/2026

1001 Colors is excited to invite you to the mural dedication of our latest mural, “With Voices Raised, WE RESIST!”
created in partnership with Cincinnati Public Radio, on Friday, September 11, from 4:30-7:30 PM at Cincinnati Public Radio Headquarters. Join us as we celebrate a new public artwork designed by Ciara LeRoy and brought to life by a team of 10 youth Apprentices and two teaching artists.

During the evening, we’ll also be hosting our Red Door Auction: Freedom Speech, featuring 40+ works up for auction that explore the theme “Freedom of Speech.” Come celebrate the new mural with us and stay to view artwork from local artists and take a piece home with you.

This dedication is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here: https://tr.ee/zCJ2du94Wx

08/17/2026

1001 Colors began with a belief that creativity could open doors for young people and strengthen neighborhoods. But how does one mayor’s idea, born at Harvard University, become a catalyst for change and a lasting movement across Cincinnati?

Watch as former Cincinnati Mayors Roxanne Qualls and Mark Mallory, along with Mayor Aftab Pureval, reflect on our organization’s origins, its expansion into a citywide mural program, and the responsibility of carrying its vision forward.

08/15/2026

Walls aren’t the only things we paint! We spotted an ArtCar from one of our past projects in the wild, and 16 years later it’s still holding up wonderfully. In 2010, we transformed 24+ cars, trucks, and vans into mobile masterpieces.

08/13/2026

One of the questions we hear most often is: "Is there a map of all the 1001 Colors murals?" and the answer is yes! We are excited to share our new and improved Public Art Gallery, where you can explore 1001 Colors murals and public art projects across the region, featuring a brand-new interactive map that makes it easier to discover artwork by neighborhood!

Start exploring and find your next favorite public art project!
https://www.1001colors.org/discover/public-art-gallery

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

1001 Colors is accepting applications for the first Gallery Fellowship of the 2027 Season!

“All That We Carry” is a mixed media and collage-making Fellowship led by Artist-in-Residence Cathy Bernardino Bailey, inviting artists ages 16–24 to transform everyday discarded materials into patchworks of color, texture, and imagination that tell stories of lived experiences.

Gallery Fellows will explore upcycling, layering, patterning, and reshaping materials while developing a cohesive body of work inspired by memory, identity, heritage, and shared storytelling. Fellows will receive mentorship from Cathy, collaborate with peers, and gain hands-on experience creating, installing, and presenting work in a professional gallery setting.

The application deadline is Sunday, September 20,2026. Learn more and apply here: http://tr.ee/allwecarry

Images featured in order by Cathy:
"Rise Up This Morning"
"Market Day Grapes On Sale"

"All That We Carry" is presented by V2: Sara & Michelle Vance Waddell, and Ron & David Houck-Nebel - Fostering creativity and innovation through art!

08/11/2026

Happy ! The Blink festival is officially just 60 days away, and we can’t wait to see Cincinnati light up with public art once again and show you what we have in store for this year!⭐

Mural featured
“Homage to Cincinnatus” designed by Richard Haas
📍1015 Vine St. at Central Pkwy, Downtown Cincinnati