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Business Development & Partnerships Manager Role
Ready to turn relationships into revenue and impact?
We’re looking for a Business Development & Partnerships Manager who thrives on building meaningful connections and closing strategic deals. In this role, you’ll lead revenue growth efforts, from developing a strong client pipeline to securing corporate sponsorships that power mission-driven programs and events. If you’re a results-oriented relationship builder who enjoys both big-picture strategy and hands-on execution, this is your opportunity to shape long-term sustainability while working at the intersection of business, community, and creativity.
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BLINK Performance Art Fall Apprenticeship
1001 Colors and Pones are teaming up to activate visual art through dance! We are seeking 8 Performance Artists (ages 14-21) to choreograph and perform an original piece inspired by 1001 Colors mural “Commons”. Designed by Shahzia Sikander, the mural reflects themes of identity, power, autonomy, and the right for women to be heard and seen. Painted feminine figures, flowers, and winged creatures are set against a striking turquoise and royal blue background. Performance Artists will research, experiment, and collaborate alongside professional dancers, activists, and artists for 10 weeks to prepare their final performance, which will be presented at BLINK at the site of the “Commons” mural. Don’t miss your chance to dance at the largest public art and light event in the nation!
Applications close July 19, 2026.
Red Door Project: FREEDOM OF SPEECH Artist Showcase
FREEDOM OF SPEECH is an art auction celebrating the power of expression through art, music, storytelling, and dialogue. Inspired by the First Amendment and presented in partnership with Cincinnati Public Radio, this Red Door invites artists to explore how voices shape communities, challenge ideas, preserve history, and inspire change. What do you want to share with the world? How does your work amplify a voice, spark conversation, or encourage connection? Red Door: Freedom of Speech welcomes artwork that reflects the many forms of expression and the enduring power of creative voices to communicate, question, and connect.
Applications close August 10, 2026.