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Kennedy Heights Arts Center

Enhancing the life of our surrounding neighborhoods through arts and cultural experiences

Kennedy Heights Arts Center was founded in 2004 by local residents who saved the historic Kennedy mansion (circa 1875) from demolition and transformed it into a thriving community arts center. Twelve years later, we transformed another vacant property, an adjacent former grocery store, into our 10,300 sf Lindner Annex and Studios. Serving a diverse audience of more than 5,000 people annually, KHAC

offers rotating art exhibitions, arts education programs for youth and adults, outreach programs in public schools and libraries, a youth jazz academy, and community events from cultural festivals to music concerts to poetry readings. 100 percent of our programs are accessible to everyone regardless of income.

06/01/2026

Did you know the fox in our front yard has a name? 🦊✨

His name is Monty!

When a large oak tree on our front lawn had to come down, we saw an opportunity to transform something old into something new. Rather than removing the stump, we commissioned chainsaw artist and woodcarver Chris Rust to create a work of public art from it, and Monty was born.

Monty got his name thanks to Emilia Spangler, a young member of our community, who suggested it because the fox looks out toward Montgomery Road. We thought it was the perfect fit.

Throughout folklore and storytelling traditions around the world, foxes are symbols of creativity, curiosity, adaptability, and imagination. Standing proudly on our front lawn, Monty reflects the playful, inventive spirit of Kennedy Heights Arts Center and the artists, students, and community members who make this place so special.

Thank you, Emilia, for helping us name one of KHAC’s favorite residents! If you're in the neighborhood, stop by and say hello!

📸 Photos by William Jones

05/29/2026

Summer Camp starts next week at Kennedy Heights Arts Center, and we still have a handful of spots open in a few upcoming camps! ☀️🎨🎶

From stop motion animation and songwriting to ceramics and whimsical tea parties, this summer’s camps are packed with creativity, imagination, and hands on fun for young artists.

Upcoming camps with limited availability include:

🎬 Animation Antics
Ages 11–13
Create stop motion animations using paper and clay puppets while learning storytelling, character building, and set design.

🎵 Little Songwriters, Big Voices
Ages 5–7
Campers will explore rhythm, storytelling, and singing while creating original songs to share with family and friends.

🫖 Mad Hatter Tea Party
Ages 5–7
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, campers will create ceramic teapots and saucers, design whimsical hats, and celebrate with a tea party at the end of camp.

Sliding scale tuition is available for families in financial need because we believe the arts should be accessible to everyone.

to register visit: https://kennedyarts.org/learn/

05/28/2026

Play in the Park Cincinnati is back next week! ☀️

Join us at Kennedy Heights Park for another summer of free community gatherings filled with art, music, food, games, creativity, and connection.

What began in 2013 as a grassroots effort to reclaim the park through joy and togetherness has grown into a beloved neighborhood tradition that brings people of all ages together each summer.

We’re excited to gather again with our community and can’t wait to share this season’s lineup with you.

See the flyer below for next week’s kickoff event and swipe to view the full summer schedule!

📍 Kennedy Heights Park (6037 Kennedy Ave. Cincinnati)
🎟 Free and open to all ages

05/27/2026

Don’t miss an insightful Artist Talk with Erin M. Smith Glenn this Saturday at Kennedy Heights Arts Center ✨

Join Erin as she discusses her current exhibition, Coming of Age | New Works of the HAIRitage Series, and the ongoing evolution of her work exploring Black hair culture, identity, ancestry, and community through immersive and multidisciplinary art practices.

📍 Lindner Gallery | 6620 Montgomery Road
🕐 Saturday, May 30 at 1 PM

The exhibition will remain on view through July 11, 2026

Image: Erin M. Smith Glenn

05/22/2026

For more than 20 years, Barbara Bouldin has found creativity, connection, and community at Kennedy Heights Arts Center.

Her story is a reminder that creativity remains essential throughout our lives. The arts give people of all ages space to heal, grow, express themselves, build confidence, and find belonging.

This summer, more than 300 young people will walk through our doors for camp, while adults across our community continue discovering and rediscovering their creativity through classes and programs year-round.

Our scholarship campaign helps ensure that no one is turned away from creative opportunity because of financial barriers. Every contribution helps keep camps, classes, and arts experiences accessible to our community through scholarships and sliding-scale pricing.

Because creativity belongs to everyone. ✨

Please consider making a gift to support accessible arts education for all ages.

Donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/kennedy-heights-art-center/send-a-kid-to-camp

05/21/2026

Join us tomorrow for the opening reception of Kennedy Heights Arts Center’s 18th Annual Student Art Show!

This inspiring group exhibition features original artwork in all media created by youth, teen, and adult students enrolled in KHAC classes. From painting and ceramics to mosaics, collage, and photography, the show celebrates the creativity, growth, and talent of artists of all ages in our community.

Opening Reception
Friday, May 22 from 6–8 pm
Free and open to the public
Light refreshments served

Exhibition on view through June 20.

Images featured (in order):

*Under the Wing of Protection*
Kymberly Henson
Acrylic on canvas
Class: *Paint Your Story: Narrative Acrylic Painting* (Spring 2026)
Instructor: Cedric Cox

*Fire Eater*
Jan Boone
Brown clay
Class: *Clay Hand Building* (Spring 2026)
Instructor: Lynne Gibb

*The Ex*
Nancy Seifried
Acrylic
Class: *Paint Your Story: Narrative Acrylic Painting* (Winter 2026)
Instructor: Cedric Cox

*Sapphire Garden*
Raquel Sotelo
Tiles, glass, wood
Class: *Fragments of Light: The Art of Glass Mosaics* (Winter 2026)
Instructor: Billie Cunningham

*Silver Cascade*
Steve Griebling
Photography
Class: *First Frames: Intro to Photography* (Spring 2026)
Instructor: Dylan Firlie

Learn more at kennedyarts.org.

05/20/2026

Last night, Kennedy Heights Arts Center was proud to honor two individuals whose leadership, creativity, and dedication have made a lasting impact on our organization and community ✨

🏆 Robert Ramsay received the Kennedy Award for his longtime leadership, financial stewardship, and commitment to helping KHAC grow and thrive.

📸 William Jones received the Volunteer Award for using his creative talents to beautifully document our community and support the Arts Center’s mission.

We’re deeply grateful for all that Robert and Will have contributed to the Arts Center over the years and for the care they continue to pour into this community.

Thank you as well to everyone who joined us for this year’s Founders Day celebration and to our sponsors for helping make the evening possible 💛

05/18/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to help make Play in the Park possible this summer! ☀️🎶🎨

Play in the Park is a free weekly summer series in Kennedy Heights Park featuring live music, art activities, food, and fun for the community every Wednesday evening in June and July. Volunteers help welcome guests, serve food and drinks, assist with crafts, and support the event each week.

Volunteer shifts are just two hours, and it’s a great way to connect with neighbors and support a beloved community tradition.

Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4FADAB2EA46-63314460-2026 #/

05/16/2026

Last night, our Jazz Academy students brought their talents to Dîner en Fleur with the Cincinnati May Festival at Washington Park, a beautiful community event celebrating the opening night of this year’s festival. It was such a lovely evening of live music, community, and springtime in the park.

We’re so proud of these young musicians and grateful for opportunities that allow them to share their gifts with the community. 💐🎶

Address

6546 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH
45213

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+15136314278

Website

http://www.kennedyarts.org/

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