Start Date
05/18/2024
End Date
05/18/2024
Description
Since 2007, a non-profit organization called ArtWorks has been responsible for the creation of over 200 murals in Cincinnati's urban core. Originating as a means to address the dual objectives of employing local artists and providing mentorship opportunities for groups of teenagers, this program has elevated the art of mural creation to new heights. These murals, ranging from the spectacular to the sublime and sometimes even whimsical, consistently carry deep meaning. They have transformed Cincinnati's urban landscape into the largest open-air art gallery in the Midwest. During the tour, participants will have the chance to admire some of the finest murals in downtown and Over-the-Rhine (OTR) while engaging in conversations with the talented individuals behind these vibrant artworks.
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Urban Planning & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
No
Hours
2.75
Learning Outcomes
1)Assess how Cincinnati has an awe-inspiring public, colorful art gallery by walking through historic streets and explore the city’s impressive collection of downtown-area monumental murals. 2)Describe ArtWorks, an award-winning Greater Cincinnati nonprofit that transforms people and places through investments in creativity. 3)Outline how Artworks has invested in the creative economy by creating jobs that support local talent, pairing professional artists to inspire and mentor diverse teams of youth, and helping them build 21st-century career-readiness skills. 4)Discuss the collaborative approach has created a citywide gallery with more than 14,000 public and private art projects, including more than 300 permanent outdoor murals.
Instructors
Colleen Houston, Chief Executive Officer & Artistic Director, Artwave
Course Codes
CNU32T28
Provider
Congress for the New Urbanism