ArtsWave Pride is a group that welcomes and connects LGBTQIA individuals and Allies. Members will receive invitations to special arts events to celebrate and support the arts together. All are welcome!

To identify as an ArtsWave Pride member, simply check the ArtsWave Pride box when you make your pledge.
 

Eligibility & Benefits

All are welcome and members will receive quarterly communications.

Give $75+ and receive invitation to ArtsWave Pride events
Give $1,500 + and receive Leadership Giving benefits

Give an additional $150 beyond your ArtsWave Community Campaign donation to become an ArtsWave Pride Ambassador. Your additional gift will help fund a grantmaking pool, driven by community volunteers, to bring to life arts activities of interest to LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. We will recognize ArtsWave Ambassadors in our marketing materials and at ArtsWave Pride events.

ArtsWave Pride Grant Program

In 2018 we created a Pride Grant Program, an initiative from our Pride Committee. When you opt-in and increase support of ArtsWave, 10% of that increase will support Pride programming events.
 
 2018-2019 recipients: Cincinnati Film Society, Cincinnati Men's Chorus, Contemporary Arts Center, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Vocal Arts Ensemble, and Wave Pool.

ArtsWave Pride Events Series

Thanks to PNC Bank, members who make a $75+ gift to ArtsWave receive complimentary invitations to the ArtsWave Pride event series, hosted by ArtsWave-supported organizations.

Invitations to ArtsWave Pride events and discount codes to purchase tickets will be emailed to you through Eventbrite.

ArtsWave Pride Networking event
Tuesday, March 12 at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
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Cincinnati Pops "Wonderful Music of Oz" Concert + Tea Dance
Sunday, April 7 at Music Hall

Vocal Arts Ensemble "Considering Matthew Shepard" + Pride talk back
Thursday, May 23 at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music 
"Considering Matthew Shepard" concert is supported by the generosity of more than 1,500 ArtsWave Pride members who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati's "The Wolves" + Pride pre-reception
Sunday, June 2 at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
"The Wolves" is supported by the generosity of more than 1,500 ArtsWave Pride members who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

Cincinnati Men's Chorus "Stonewall Transformation" 
Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 at Walnut Hills High School
"Stonewall Transformation" concerts are supported by the generosity of more than 1,500 ArtsWave Pride members who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

ArtsWave Pride Steering Committee

The ArtsWave Pride Steering Committee works to raise money for the ArtsWave Community Campaign and connects LGBTQIA individuals and Allies to the arts community through engaging arts experiences. 

ArtsWave Pride Steering Committee
Ford Clark
Jennifer Damiano
Michelle Hall
Kathy Nardiello
Bruce Preston
Mariah Williamson
 
ArtsWave Pride Co-founders

Brett Stover, Jennifer Damiano, & Kathy Nardiello

Connect with us!

Find ArtsWave on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

For more information about ArtsWave Pride, e-mail ArtsWavePride@ArtsWave.org

Thank you to our ArtsWave Pride event series sponsor, PNC Bank.