Contemporary Arts Center

First of all the "Let It Glow" outdoor holiday event which is now free to members and nonmembers is a bit of a disappointment unless you are there when they are open at night. That being said as members we enjoyed the special exhibit of the talented staff of the Cincinnati Art Museum who have artistic gifts we weren't aware of. Many of these people are in positions that are not related to art itself. Let's not forget the free permanent exhibits that are exceptional. Free parking and if you are a member the Ansel Adams exhibit is free. Located in beautiful Eden Park it's a can't miss opportunity.

This was... interesting. Contemporary art is usually quite political and the messages the artists are trying to share usually go over my head. And that was the case here with much of the artwork.And yet, there were a number of pieces that I did enjoy. And certainly the venue is tremendous. As it's free, I would recommend you visit. You might get more out of it than I did.[Review 20496 overall - 223 in Ohio - 1477 of 2023.]

We very much enjoyed our is it to the Contemporary Arts Center. It is located appropriately close to 21C, where we stayed for a week during my big birthday.They were working on updating displays on the upper floor, so our visit in August 2022 was somewhat limited. It was nonetheless, a very worthwhile visit. CAC is a gem everyone in Cincinnati should check out at least once. And given the exhibits change, it's probably best to go back every now and then. You might want to check in advance to make sure they are not between exhibits.Cincinnati really is full of culture and CAC holds a solid place among the many museums and exhibits in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Have you checked out the new Creativity Center on the 6th floor of the Cincy CAC? It's a fun, interactive play space for kids of all ages (although personally I think better equipped for kids over 2). Selah loved crawling through tunnels, watching the screens and lights, and playing in the bowl of ravioli They also have board books for younger kids and more hands on exhibits for older kids.

Vibe: Culture while in Cincinnati Price: Free!!Parking: unknown, I walked hereI'm always up for art of any kind, but especially contemporary. This sparse museum contained several floors but each possessed little. But for what I paid to enter, it was worth every penny.The top floor has a cool space for the kiddos to create and explore. I love how colorful things were there. Bright and cheerful and inviting.

Creativity Center review: The brand new Creativity Center is a dream for local parents! With children involvement as the top priority, CAC has designed several interactive art features for a fully immersive experience. The grand elevator opens up to a whimsical wonderland of funky colors, shapes and designs. It is an open invitation to fun! The art is intended to be taken off shelves and manipulated into whatever a child's imagination leads them to. Sights and sounds throughout the CC provide a stimulating sensory experience for children and adults alike. Put a record on the record machine and mix some tunes or lay in a bowl of ravioli... the fun is endless!

What an interesting center, lots of unique pieces that you can tell where created w/lots of emotion behind them. I thought the children center on the top floor was a great addition, we saw kids really enjoying the space - it's good to see that it's being used well! I love how they really spotlight artist of color and provide a safe place for them to express themselves w/out judgement! I would love to come back b/c I know their will be even more mind blowing art to see!

The concept of this center is pretty cool but unfortunately during our visit only two levels were open. They have free admission to view the art. The top floor was their creativity room and seems to be geared towards kids and they have a little art studio and a little kitchen for them to play in. The only other open floor was the second level and they have a few pieces of art their with a photography concept at the time of our visit. I actually really enjoyed that exhibit. I would have liked to see what other things they had.

This is a majestic downtown building which houses several floors of art exhibits, plus an upscale cafe on the first floor that looked nice. It is free to enter, and I was able to wander unimpeded through the galleries. It was a very avante garde modern set of exhibits, which I wasn't overly intrigued by, but of course these things do rotate. As a space for art, it has plenty to offer. The collection certainly isn't anywhere near what you'd get at the Cincinnati Art Museum, but if you don't want to climb the hill to get there, this is an easy place to get to from the streetcar.

A city with a free art museum has to be applauded. Cincinnati is such a place. Their CAC is a generous space that qualifies as art itself. It is fully equipped with six themed floors there connected by innovative stairwells and a couple of elevators, one of which is HUGE. Exhibits feature an array of media from fabric arts to cinematic gems. The topics cover the glorious gamut of nature, diverse cultures, edgy environments and interactive features in the top floor that are delightful for the Littles as well as their parents and grands. Go, just GO! For me the time (and my imagination) just flew!