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Program · Sat–Sat, Oct 3–10

Cincinnati Art Week

2026 (inaugural)

Dates
Sat–Sat, Oct 3–10, 2026
Hours
SAT 10/3 4–7 PM; SUN 10/4 12–6 PM; MON 10/5 4–7 PM; TUE 10/6 - SAT 10/10 12–7 PM
Where
CAW Hub / Welcome Center (1600 Race St)
Admission
Free (General (exhibitions, pop-up galleries, most programming)) · 2 tickets and passes
Organizers
Cincy Nice (opens in a new tab) (Creator); No Standing (opens in a new tab) (Partner)
Social
Instagram (opens in a new tab)
Contact
team@cincinnatiartweek.com
Official site
cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab)

About Cincinnati Art Week #

From October 3–10 2026, Cincinnati Art Week brings exhibitions, pop-up galleries, social gatherings, and special programming to Over-the-Rhine.

Cincinnati is an art city. It’s home to one of the Midwest's most vibrant creative communities. Cincinnati Art Week invites you to experience it.

Designed by artists, the week connects residents and visitors with exhibitions, conversations, creative experiences, public programming and the people shaping Cincinnati’s cultural landscape.

Cincinnati Art Week begins in Over-the-Rhine and grows from there. Each year, we'll expand into new neighborhoods, strengthening connections between artists, organizations, and the communities they call home.

8Storefronts activated (plan, sponsorship deck)

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30+Local artists featured (plan, sponsorship deck)

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10+Spaces in one walkable footprint (@cincinnatiartweek on Threads, Sep 15)

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History · 7 notes
  1. 2019

    During BLINK 2019 and again in BLINK 2022, we transformed retail space into a vibrant and ephemeral cultural hub and lounge co-created by 45+ artists and collaborators. (Cincy Nice Social House) (cincynice.com (opens in a new tab))

  2. 2022

    Cincy Nice founders Billy and Destinee Thomas previously served as co-producers of BLINK in 2022 and 2024, helping bring to life projects including the Cincy Nice Social House artist lounge, and several festival firsts including the Cincinnati Skate Park pop-up, Asha Ama’s fashion show, Brazilian artist VJ Suave’s moving tricycle projection and the Breonna’s Garden augmented reality experience. (citybeat.com (opens in a new tab))

  3. 2026

    Cincinnati Art Week is a new annual celebration of Cincinnati's creative community, bringing together artists, galleries, cultural spaces, neighborhoods, and visitors for one highly visible, energized week. (cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab))

  4. 2026

    2026 — PILOT YEAR Establish the platform, build recognition, and build key partnerships. (docs.google.com (opens in a new tab))

  5. 2027

    2027 — EXPANSION Solidify and grow with more widespread activations and presence. (plan) (docs.google.com (opens in a new tab))

  6. 2028

    2028 — CULTURAL MOMENTUM Expand into a citywide cultural moment with growing regional and national attention. (plan) (docs.google.com (opens in a new tab))

  7. 2036

    2036 — INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION Recognized globally by visitors and major brands, activators, & satellite festivals. (plan) (docs.google.com (opens in a new tab))

Source: cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab)

Tickets and passes #

Ticket or passPriceDetails
General (exhibitions, pop-up galleries, most programming) (opens in a new tab)FreeMost experiences are free to attend. Select special programs may require reservations or tickets. We also encourage visitors to support participating artists and local businesses whenever possible.
NO GRID: A Creative Conversation Series (Wed Oct 7) — free RSVP (opens in a new tab)Free

Sources: cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab) · eventbrite.com (opens in a new tab)

Day by day #

  1. OPENING DAY

    Exhibitions + Art Market · Meet the Artists · CAW Offsite Opening Celebration

  2. MAKE IT

    Exhibitions + Art Market · MAKE IT · Meet the Artists

  3. TAKE IT EASY

    Exhibitions + Art Market

  4. NEIGHBOR NITE

    Exhibitions + Art Market · Meet the Artists · Neighborhood Programming

  5. WELCOME + NO GRID

    Exhibitions + Art Market · Visiting Artist Welcome · CAW Happy Hour · Meet the Artists · NO GRID

  6. BLINK BEGINS

    Exhibitions + Art Market · Meet the Artists · CAW Offsite

  7. FRIDAY FREEDOM

    Exhibitions + Art Market · Meet the Artists

  8. CLOSING DAY

    Final Day of Exhibitions + Art Market · Final Meet the Artists

Source: cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab)Themes as the organizers publish them.

31 events · times in Eastern Time

Schedule #

Full schedule

Sat, Oct 3 · 3 events

  1. Exhibitions + Art Market4:00–7:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  2. Meet the Artists5:00–6:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  3. CAW Offsite Opening Celebration7:00–11:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week — OFFSITE (25 E. 15th St.)

Sun, Oct 4 · 3 events

  1. Exhibitions + Art Market12:00–6:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  2. MAKE IT1:00–5:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  3. Meet the Artists5:00–6:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries

Mon, Oct 5 · 1 event

  1. Exhibitions + Art Market4:00–7:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries

Tue, Oct 6 · 3 events

  1. Exhibitions + Art Market12:00–7:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  2. Meet the Artists5:00–6:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  3. Neighborhood ProgrammingHours not listed · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries

Wed, Oct 7 · 14 events

  1. Exhibitions + Art Market12:00–7:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  2. Visiting Artist Welcome3:00–5:00 PM · CAW Hub / Welcome Center (1600 Race St)
  3. Welcome at the CAW Art Market: 1417 Main St, OTR4:00 PM · end time not listed · Cincinnati Art Week HQ + Art Market (1417 Main St)
  4. No Grid - A Creative Conversation Series4:00–8:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week HQ + Art Market (1417 Main St)
  5. In Conversation: Sarah Schmidt4:10 PM · end time not listed · Cincinnati Art Week HQ + Art Market (1417 Main St)
  6. CAW Happy Hour4:30–6:30 PM · Kinley Cincinnati Downtown — The Exchange (lobby bar)
  7. In Conversation: Take a Moment Studio4:40 PM · end time not listed · Cincinnati Art Week HQ + Art Market (1417 Main St)
  8. Meet the Artists5:00–6:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  9. Walk & Talk - Move to Location #25:00 PM · end time not listed · NO GRID Location #2 (venue not named by the organizers)
  10. In Conversation: Aaron Sechrist5:15 PM · end time not listed · NO GRID Location #2 (venue not named by the organizers)
  11. In Conversation: Javarri Lewis5:45 PM · end time not listed · NO GRID Location #2 (venue not named by the organizers)
  12. In Conversation: Oliver Barrett6:30 PM · end time not listed · NO GRID Location #3 (venue not named by the organizers)
  13. Continue the Convo (Post Gathering at Cincinnati Art Week - OFFSITE)7:00 PM · end time not listed · Cincinnati Art Week — OFFSITE (25 E. 15th St.)
  14. Walk & Talk - Move to Location #3Hours not listed · NO GRID Location #3 (venue not named by the organizers)

Thu, Oct 8 · 3 events

  1. Exhibitions + Art Market12:00–7:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  2. Meet the Artists5:00–6:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  3. CAW OffsiteHours not listed · Cincinnati Art Week — OFFSITE (25 E. 15th St.)

Fri, Oct 9 · 2 events

  1. Exhibitions + Art Market12:00–7:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  2. Meet the Artists5:00–6:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries

Sat, Oct 10 · 2 events

  1. Final Day of Exhibitions + Art Market12:00–7:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries
  2. Final Meet the Artists5:00–6:00 PM · Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries

16 people

People #

Everyone

Artists · 11

Jason SnellArtist Programming Advisor (Creative Collaborator), SnellBeastHost · Speaker · 2 events · 1 workAaron SechristOK PantsSpeaker · Artist · 2 eventsJavarri LewisCuratorial Advisor (Creative Collaborator)Curator · Speaker · 2 eventsMz. IcarNew York, NYArtist · 2 worksOliver BarrettSpeaker · Artist · 2 eventsSarah SchmidtSunshine MallSpeaker · Artist · 2 eventsTake a Moment StudioCincinnati, OHSpeaker · Artist · 2 eventsGee HortonGee Horton StudiosArtist · 1 work

All 11 artists

Organizers · 6

Tiffany CooperCommunity Impact Advisor (Creative Collaborator), Meaningful ConnectionsOrganizerCandra ReevesCommunity Impact Advisor (Creative Collaborator), Meaningful ConnectionsOrganizerDestinee ThomasCo-Founder & Creative Director (Cincinnati Art Week); Co-Founder & Principal, Cincy Nice, Cincy NiceFounder · OrganizerEvan VerrilliCreative Direction (Creative Collaborator); website design, Evan Verrilli StudioOrganizer · ArtistMegyn NorbutCo-Founder & Producing Director (Cincinnati Art Week); Founder, No Standing, No StandingFounder · OrganizerWilliam ThomasCo-Founder & Partnerships Director (Cincinnati Art Week); Co-Founder & Principal, Cincy Nice, Cincy NiceFounder · Organizer

4 works

Works #

All 4

7 venues

Venues #

All venues

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  1. 7. Cincinnati Art Week HQ + Art Market (1417 Main St)

    1417 Main St · Over-the-Rhine

    • Cincinnati Art Week · 4 events
    • StartupCincy Week · 2 events

    Mon, Oct 5 · Wed, Oct 7

    Walking directionsApple Maps (opens in a new tab)Google Maps (opens in a new tab)On the map

  2. 8. CAW Hub / Welcome Center (1600 Race St)

    1600 Race St · Over-the-Rhine

    • Cincinnati Art Week · hub, 1 event

    Wed, Oct 7

    Walking directionsApple Maps (opens in a new tab)Google Maps (opens in a new tab)On the map

  3. 9. Cincinnati Art Week — OFFSITE (25 E. 15th St.)

    25 E. 15th St · Over-the-Rhine

    • Cincinnati Art Week · 3 events

    Sat, Oct 3 · Wed, Oct 7 · Thu, Oct 8

    Walking directionsApple Maps (opens in a new tab)Google Maps (opens in a new tab)On the map

  4. 10. Kinley Cincinnati Downtown — The Exchange (lobby bar)

    636 Race St · Downtown

    • Cincinnati Art Week · 1 event

    Wed, Oct 7

    Walking directionsApple Maps (opens in a new tab)Google Maps (opens in a new tab)On the map

  5. 11. MOTR Pub

    1345 Main St · Over-the-Rhine

    • Cincinnati Art Week
    • FotoFocus Biennial · 1 event

    Thu, Oct 1 to Sun, Oct 18

    Walking directionsApple Maps (opens in a new tab)Google Maps (opens in a new tab)On the map

  6. 12. Esoteric Brewing Co.

    918 E McMillan St · Walnut Hills

    • Cincinnati Art Week · 1 work
    Walking directionsApple Maps (opens in a new tab)Google Maps (opens in a new tab)On the map

  7. Cincinnati Art Week footprint — Over-the-Rhine storefront galleries

    Over-the-Rhine

    • Cincinnati Art Week · 17 events · 3 works

    Sat, Oct 3 to Sat, Oct 10

    Address unconfirmed · not on the map

15 organizations

Sponsors and partners #

All partners

Presented by

ArtsWave logo (opens in a new tab)Fifth Third logo (opens in a new tab)

With support from

Cincinnati Regional Chamber logo (opens in a new tab)George & Margaret McLane Foundation logoInteract for Health logo (opens in a new tab)

Community partners

Kinley Cincinnati logo (opens in a new tab)Urban Sites logo (opens in a new tab)

Creator

Cincy Nice logo (opens in a new tab)

Partner

No Standing logo (opens in a new tab)

Storefront / developer partner

3CDC (Cincinnati Center City Development Corp.) (opens in a new tab)Model Group (opens in a new tab)

Community Impact Advisor

Meaningful Connections LLC (opens in a new tab)

Collaboration (Art City beer)

Esoteric Brewing Co. (opens in a new tab)

Program partner (NO GRID)

SnellBeast (Jason Snell) (opens in a new tab)

NO GRID venue

MOTR Pub (opens in a new tab)

Sources: cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab) · cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab) · cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab)Tiers and names as the organizers list them; logos unaltered.

12 questions · the organizers' answers

Questions and answers #

All 12
What is Cincinnati Art Week?

Cincinnati Art Week is a new annual celebration of Cincinnati's creative community, bringing together artists, galleries, cultural spaces, neighborhoods, and visitors for one highly visible, energized week.

Source: cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab)

When is it?

October 3 - October 10, 2026.

Source: cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab)

Where does it take place?

The inaugural week takes place throughout storefronts and cultural spaces across Over-the-Rhine. The full schedule and interactive map will be announced soon.

Source: cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab)

Is it free?

Most experiences are free to attend. Select special programs may require reservations or tickets. We also encourage visitors to support participating artists and local businesses whenever possible.

Source: cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab)

What can I expect?

Expect exhibitions, pop-up galleries, artist talks, performances, happy hours, public programming, and opportunities to meet the people shaping Cincinnati's creative community.

Source: cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab)

Who should attend Cincinnati Art Week?

Anyone with a sense of curiosity. We welcomes artists, galleries, collectors, students, visitors, neighborhood residents, and anyone interested in exploring creativity.

Source: cincinnatiartweek.com (opens in a new tab)

12 stories

In the news #

All news

Cincinnati Magazine

What is Cincinnati Art Week? (opens in a new tab)

Profile of the inaugural Cincinnati Art Week (Oct. 3-10) and its co-founders, with a preview of the Welcome Center hub at 1600 Race St., work by artists such as Mz. Icar and Chas Wiederhold, Jason Snell's NO GRID conversation series and the Art City beer at Esoteric Brewing.

Art WeekBLINKStartupCincyMore

cincinnatimagazine.com

Visit CincyGuide

Things to Do in the Cincy Region – October 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Visit Cincy's October 2026 roundup of events across the region, with listings that include BLINK, BLINK: Run the Night, the Asianati Night Market at BLINK and Cincinnati Art Week alongside fall festivals and Halloween events.

BLINKArt Week

visitcincy.com

Movers & Makers

5 things to do in Cincinnati in October (opens in a new tab)

Digest of five large October 2026 events: BLINK (Oct. 8-11, five zones, Ready. Set. BLINK! replacing the parade), the FotoFocus Biennial (74 exhibitions at 65 venues, free Biennial Pass), the inaugural Cincinnati Art Week (Oct. 3-10 in Over-the-Rhine), StartupCincy Week and a new MORTAR conference.

BLINKFotoFocusArt WeekStartupCincy

moversmakers.org

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