The Art League of Cincinnati

The Art League of Cincinnati The aim of this volunteer group is to document, preserve and enhance this treasure.

Cincinnati's Public Schools contain a national treasure of art and ornament which is currently at risk. Much of this collection was purchased by the original Art League with pennies donated by generations of Cincinnati children. The old Art League served the Cincinnati Public Schools for sixty years (1903-1963). The Cincinnati community strongly believed that fine art belonged in our school enviro

nments. They underwrote paintings, fountains, stained glass, tile decorations and extraordinary architectural ornament to express their support and respect for public education as the foundation of American civilization. Building on this immense and breathtaking legacy, the new Art League is once again ready to make a difference in Cincinnati Public Schools. The aim of this volunteer, community-funded, non-profit group, is to document, preserve and enhance this treasure.

These murals by Edward Volkert in the Western Hills High School cafeteria have been recently restored with the assistanc...
03/02/2026

These murals by Edward Volkert in the Western Hills High School cafeteria have been recently restored with the assistance of The Pine Meer Foundation. Photo by Alexander VertiKoff.

You will always find something interesting in these old yearbooks. Hughes High School Yearbook, 1924.
02/26/2026

You will always find something interesting in these old yearbooks. Hughes High School Yearbook, 1924.

02/24/2026

Watch This Space. We are finishing our
book on the Cincinnati Public Schools
Art Collection. We will share examples
of our progress as we prepare for the book's arrival
this Fall---2026.

05/25/2025
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Dedication!
04/07/2025

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Dedication!

Hughes High School's Library Window was recently restored by its devoted alumni.
02/03/2025

Hughes High School's Library Window was recently restored by its devoted alumni.

01/26/2025

LOOK for a special announcement from the Art League on February 1st.

Below for your enjoyment. Original sketch and photograph of one of the earliest Rookwood Fountains (1912) Hughes High School.

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P. O. Box 9204
Cincinnati, OH
45209

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+15132879586

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