2025 ArtsWave

Inspire creativity. Build community. Spark change.

When you give to ArtsWave, you are fueling the engine behind our region’s vibrant arts scene and making a real difference in people’s lives. Your gift supports more than 150 organizations and artists who create thousands of concerts, exhibits, festivals, and educational programs across Greater Cincinnati. From public murals to after-school music lessons, your support brings the arts into neighborhoods, schools, parks, and everyday life.

This impact is real. In the upcoming "Out of the Shadows" mural project, ArtsWave is supporting Black autistic youth as they use art to advocate for visibility, inclusion, and equity. Through a partnership with Our Tribe, these young artists are designing and painting a 15-foot mural that reflects their lived experiences while gaining workforce skills, artistic training, and confidence. It is more than a mural; it is a bold statement that says, “We belong here.” Your gift helps make projects like this possible.

Your donation powers three key areas of impact across our community:

Changed Lives: Your gift opens doors for 15,000 students each year to attend live performances, explore museums, and discover the joy of creativity. It brings moments of connection through events like BLINK® and ensures the arts are accessible in schools, neighborhoods, and beyond.

Vibrant Economy: From 2019 to 2022, the arts generated $1.6 billion in local economic impact. For every $1 invested by ArtsWave, $42.47 is returned to the region. Your gift helps fuel job creation, tourism, and the creative economy that makes Greater Cincinnati thrive.

Connected Community: Arts bring people together. Last year, 2.3 million people attended free or low-cost events through ArtsWave-funded organizations. In neighborhoods with strong arts programs, crime drops, connection grows, and residents feel a deeper sense of belonging.

The arts are more than entertainment. They are a catalyst for equity, education, and economic growth. Give today and help keep our region vibrant, connected, and full of life.