Frank Herrmann Legacy Mural Dedication + Art Auction

A Celebration of Art & Legacy.

Join 1001 Colors and the Herrmann family for a special evening honoring the life and legacy of acclaimed Cincinnati artist, educator, and mentor Frank Herrmann, while celebrating our latest mural on Frank’s former studio building in Northside. The evening will include remarks from family, artists, and community leaders, and an auction featuring original works donated by artists inspired by Frank's lasting impact.

The dedication will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the Art Auction from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Factory, 1546 Knowlton St., Cincinnati, OH 45223.

The dedication is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is encouraged.

Supporting the Next Generation

Every auction bid helps support the Frank Herrmann Scholarship Fund and advances opportunities for emerging artists. By participating, you're not only collecting artwork, you're helping continue Frank's lifelong commitment to artistic growth, education, and community.

About Frank Herrmann

Frank Herrmann was a beloved Cincinnati artist, educator, and mentor whose work and influence shaped generations of artists and creatives. As Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), Frank taught at the university beginning in 1973, dedicating more than 40 years to teaching, inspiring, and supporting emerging artists.

Frank discovered his love of painting while studying at Western Kentucky University, where he earned his BFA. He went on to pursue his MFA at the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP program before teaching at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. In 1973, he returned to Cincinnati to join the University of Cincinnati as an adjunct instructor of Fine Arts and was hired as an assistant professor the following year.

A prolific painter, Frank’s work can be found in public and private collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. His artistic practice earned recognition at both the local and national levels, including Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowships in 1983, 1986, and 2001; an Arts Midwest NEA Fellowship in 1990; and Summerfair Individual Artist Fellowships in 1983 and 2000. In 2001, he was awarded a residency at Castle Cimelice in Czechia through the Ohio Arts Council and the Foundation and Center for Contemporary Art, Prague. In 2006, he received a prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship.

Throughout his career, Frank remained deeply committed to his art, his students, and the broader creative community. His legacy continues through his paintings, his teaching, and the countless artists he inspired and mentored throughout his life