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ArtsWave Days - Hands-on Arts at Contemporary Arts Center

Presented by ArtsWave and Contemporary Arts Center at Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati OH

Mar 30 2019
ArtsWave Days - Hands-on Arts at Contemporary Arts Center

Enjoy craft-making and a performance by the Cultural Centre of India!

Your neighborhood, your arts. Wherever you are, in 10 different locations, from Downtown to Oxford, Northern Kentucky to Hamilton, the arts are calling you to get involved. Drawing, painting, sculpting: take your pick!

Join us as we celebrate Cincinnati’s artistic talent with the help of the CAC’s Artists in Residence and the Cultural Center of India. Stop by for lots of art making activities led by local artists, enjoy a color dance performance by the Culture Center of India and take part in a museum-wide scavenger hunt with a chance to win a special prize for the first 200 who complete it!

ArtsWave Days is brought to you by Macy’s. Series sponsorship from Frisch’s Big Boy and Official Print Media Sponsorship from Enquirer Media.

ADMISSION INFO

ArtsWave Days is a free service to the community as part of the 2019 ArtsWave Community Campaign.

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Additional time info:

Scavenger Hunt
Take part in a museum-wide scavenger hunt with a chance to win a special prize for the first 200 who complete it!
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community Mural
Our art educators are getting in on the studio action and will be rolling out some of our favorite materials including using blue painters tape to create a giant community mural!
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Artist Is In — Macartney Greer
Macartney Greer will teach you how to make your very own ‘zine from making the book to cool techniques to make your ‘zine stand out.  You don’t need a degree in the arts to make one of these art books — just scissors, glue and a little creativity
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cultural Center of India
COLORS of India: You are welcome to this visually stunning performance featuring songs and dances from exotic India! Dancers dressed in exquisite colorful costumes, intricate jewelry and theatrical makeup will entertain you with breath-taking footwork and ancient story-telling techniques. Create a fun and magical moment for you and your family with this spectacular showcase of artistic expression, energy and beauty. Come and join us!
Time: 11 a.m. to Noon

Take a Moment Studio
With special guest Jeff McIntosh
Join the dynamic duo behind Take a Moment Studio as they show you how to make colorful posters using a special printing process using paper cut outs and oil markers.  To complete that lively studio feel spend some time with Jeff McIntosh’s color projection activity that works with the music.
Time: Noon to 2 p.m

Family Story Time
An interactive family-friendly story tour in the CAC galleries with our favorite docent and librarian, Krista King-Oaks!
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.

 

Click here for the full Hands-on Arts schedule!

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

LOCATION

Contemporary Arts Center

44 E 6Th St , Cincinnati , OH 45202

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