ArtsWave

ArtsWave Funding Arts and Fueling Community in Greater Cincinnati. ArtsWave is the engine for Greater Cincinnati’s arts. They attract national acclaim and drive tourism.

Through gifts from tens of thousands of individuals and companies each year, ArtsWave funds and supports 100+ arts projects and organizations that create thousands of performances, exhibitions and arts experiences in the Cincinnati region. With funding, services, and advocacy, ArtsWave fuels a more vibrant regional economy and connected community through the arts. The arts play an essential role i

n the success of our region. They make our region a more attractive place to live and work. They bring vitality to our neighborhoods. They foster creativity and learning in our future leaders. They even help bring us together as a community across cultural divides. Those impacts are made possible by your gift to ArtsWave, the nation’s first and largest community campaign for the arts and the Cincinnati region's arts council. Funding Arts. Fueling Community.

The weekend is here, and we've got your plans covered.Check out these cool events from the Warsaw Federal Incline Theate...
05/29/2026

The weekend is here, and we've got your plans covered.

Check out these cool events from the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cincinnati Men's Chorus. Then hop on over to your app store to download the FREE ArtsWave App to plan next weekend and beyond!

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Thank you to United Way of Greater Cincinnati for bringing creativity, connection and community spirit to the 2026 ArtsW...
05/28/2026

Thank you to United Way of Greater Cincinnati for bringing creativity, connection and community spirit to the 2026 ArtsWave Campaign.

From plant propagation workshops and neighborhood beautification projects to recycled-material collages and meaningful community reflections, your team created spaces for people to gather, create and share what community means to them.

We’re so grateful for your partnership and for the many ways you helped make this year’s Campaign vibrant, thoughtful and community-centered.

05/28/2026

Check out this podcast from the Northern Cincinnati Foundation, featuring our very own president & CEO, Alecia Kintner!

They dive into the arts, economic impact and how Cincinnati is turning heads nationwide as a shining example of what happens when a region invests in creativity.

05/27/2026

What if just four minutes of music a day could help young people feel calmer, more focused and more connected?

On this episode of "Better Know Cincy's Arts," we visit The Well, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit working at the intersection of arts and wellness. The Well is using the arts to support mental and emotional wellbeing in innovative ways.

Watch the full episode to learn how ArtsWave-funded programs are helping young people build resilience, connection and a sense of belonging.

Great things happen when people have a space to learn from one another. The Ghostlight Stage Company ’s "Shining a Light...
05/26/2026

Great things happen when people have a space to learn from one another.

The Ghostlight Stage Company ’s "Shining a Light Workshop & Lecture Series" brought young professionals together to explore creativity, storytelling, confidence-building and career growth. Through honest conversations, hands-on experiences and new connections, participants discovered fresh ways to grow both personally and professionally.

Hosted and created by The Ghostlight Stage Company with support from ArtsWave, the series demonstrated the power of the arts to bring people together, spark ideas and build community.

Hop in! We've got your ride covered.The new ArtsWave Carts are now rolling through OTR, offering free rides between part...
05/22/2026

Hop in! We've got your ride covered.

The new ArtsWave Carts are now rolling through OTR, offering free rides between participating parking locations and select arts venues. The carts are operated by GEST Cincinnati and funded by ArtsWave.

Seeing a performance at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company or Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati this evening? Park, call, ride, enjoy the show, and catch a ride back when it's over. Just look for the ArtsWave Cart signs at your venue!

Find the number to call to reserve your ride and find participating parking areas at https://artswave.pulse.ly/cnyejkcibo

05/22/2026

You could say we're driving toward something exciting.

A new ArtsWave experience is rolling out soon, and we can't wait to share it with you. For now, consider this your official teaser.

Stay tuned. 👀

We've got you covered with weekend plans!Check out these events from the May Festival, Sweet Sistah Splash and Cincinnat...
05/22/2026

We've got you covered with weekend plans!

Check out these events from the May Festival, Sweet Sistah Splash and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Then, head over to the app store to download the FREE ArtsWave App, your guide to arts & entertainment in the region.

🔗: https://onelink.pulse.ly/fc5mqvz4yl

05/22/2026
We're so proud of the community for helping us to raise over $12.1 million for the 2026 ArtsWave Campaign! We can't wait...
05/21/2026

We're so proud of the community for helping us to raise over $12.1 million for the 2026 ArtsWave Campaign! We can't wait to begin our 100th Anniversary Campaign in 2027.

The nonprofit's annual community fundraiser supports more than 150 arts-centric organizations and projects across the region.

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20 E Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH
45202

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