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ArtDinner 2026 Recap: Celebrating 30 Years of ArtWorks and the Launch of 1001 Colors

July 13, 2026

Relive ArtDinner: In Living Color, a landmark celebration of ArtWorks' 30-year legacy of public art and workforce development in Cincinnati, culminating in the launch of 1001 Colors.

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The Problem with “ArtWorks”

Article   •   June 29, 2026

Dozens of organizations share the name ArtWorks. See how a crowded landscape created confusion, and why we made the bold move to become 1001 Colors.

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1001 Colors Youth Apprentice Program Kicks Off 30th Season

Article   •   June 08, 2026

Over 100 young artists employed to create a dynamic mix of creative projects across Cincinnati and Ohio.

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Why 1001 Colors?!?!?

Article   •   June 01, 2026

The questions everyone want's to know...

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We Are 1001 Colors

Article   •   June 01, 2026   •   James Marable

Welcome to 1001 Colors, where creativity becomes a career and bold art builds bright futures.

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30 Years: from ArtWorks to 1001 Colors

June 01, 2026

A new animated look at our first 30 years, from ArtWorks to 1001 Colors.

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Meet the Artists Behind ArtWorks’ America250 Multi-City Mural Project Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen Legacy

Article   •   May 31, 2026

Stories shape how we remember history. They connect generations, illuminate overlooked contributions, and invite us to imagine a more just and unified future.

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From Apprentice to Exhibiting Artist, Meet Kyra Watkins

Article   •   May 31, 2026

When 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.

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