Making Waves Blog

Join us at the Freedom Center to explore the stories behind Black History Month, featuring The Children's Theatre, MyCincinnati, Cincinnati Black Theatre Company, Elementz and more!

ArtsWave and its Circle of African American Leaders for the Arts invite you to enjoy these upcoming events as we celebrate Black History Month.

The 2019 ArtsWave Community Campaign is just around the corner! For our 70th annual Campaign, we're focused on making this an 'up' year.

ArtsWave Days, brought to you by Macy's, is returning to bring you a showcase of exciting arts experiences as part of the 2019 ArtsWave Community Campaign!

August Wilson, one of America's most celebrated playwright, was adept at using theater to bridge cultural divides. You can witness it yourself this season with 'Fences' and 'Two Trains Running.'

ArtsWave is seeking experienced community members to help evaluate submissions for our 2020 Sustaining Impact grant program.

Our generous corporate partner Cincinnati Bell is finding new ways of helping us grow support for the arts community in Greater Cincinnati.

When you buy tickets direct, you're getting the best price, guaranteed seats and you're supporting a local arts organization. Make sure you're avoiding the deceptive practices of the secondary market!

We're happy to announce that ArtsWave is awarding the first ever round of ArtsWave Pride Grants to these upcoming projects.

The restoration of Union Terminal and construction of the new Madcap Education Center are the latest in a continuing wave of arts facilities that are enlivening Greater Cincinnati's neighborhoods.

We're entering the Holiday season, and that means holiday arts traditions, both new and old! Take a look at all the festive events our region has to offer.

Thanks to a partnership between Cincinnati Magazine and P&G, you can help us win up to $25,000+ for our region’s amazing arts organizations!

The 2018 holiday season is approaching, giving us an opportunity to reflect on what we're thankful for.

Time and time again, the arts prove ideally suited for teaching 21st century skills.

With an election just around the corner, it's worth noting that the arts have a measurable impact on civic engagement and overall quality of life.

More than 170 guests joined us for A Showcase of African American Performing Arts this week, featuring performances by Annie Ruth, Bi-Okoto, Cicninnati Black Theatre Company, Elementz, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and 2016 CincySings winners P&G Voices of Destiny.

Join us Saturday, November 3 at Fretboard Brewing Company to celebrate the brewery's first anniversary. 50 cents of all drafts sold throughout the day will benefit ArtsWave!

ArtsWave was recently announced as the 'illuminating' sponsor for BLINK in 2019, which is expanding into Northern Kentucky to further connect our community.

This year marks the 13th anniversary of the life-affirming, multi-cultural celebration, 'Dada Rafiki.'

ArtsWave Pride grants will fund programs that promote, celebrate and create inclusive arts experiences with relevance to the LGBTQIA community.