Why 1001 Colors?!?!?
Article • June 01, 2026
We Are 1001 Colors
Article • June 01, 2026 • James MarableWelcome to 1001 Colors, where creativity becomes a career and bold art builds bright futures.
30 Years: from ArtWorks to 1001 Colors
June 01, 2026A new animated look at our first 30 years, from ArtWorks to 1001 Colors.
Meet the Artists Behind ArtWorks’ America250 Multi-City Mural Project Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen Legacy
Article • May 31, 2026Stories shape how we remember history. They connect generations, illuminate overlooked contributions, and invite us to imagine a more just and unified future.
From Apprentice to Exhibiting Artist, Meet Kyra Watkins
Article • May 31, 2026When Kyra Watkins began her first ArtWorks apprenticeship in the summer of 2010, she was a 15 year old Cincinnati teenager who loved drawing but had never imagined a future in the arts.
An Open Letter From a Former Youth Apprentice
Article • May 31, 2026I was 16 and 1001 Colors was my very first job as an Apprentice, working under a tent in Eden Park.
ArtWorks 2025: A Year of Bold Creativity and Community Transformation
Article • January 05, 20262025 was a landmark year for ArtWorks, a year defined by bold ideas, vibrant partnerships, and transformative art experiences. Together, we shaped a more connected and creative Cincinnati.
ArtWorks x Cincinnati Gives
Article • December 04, 2025For the past 29 years, ArtWorks has helped shape Cincinnati’s creative landscape by employing and training over 3,500 professional artists and 4,000 youth ages 14–24.