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.
Request for Qualifications open for NSCDA-OH Women Veterans Memorial Park
Article • December 03, 2025Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists to design a new memorial in Eden Park honoring women veterans
Celebrating 20 Years of the True Body Project: My River, My Roots, My Freedom
Article • November 03, 2025For 20 years, The Well’s True Body Project has helped young people connect with their stories, their bodies, and their communities through art and embodiment.
