Cincinnati Artists: Local Art

Even though Cincinnati is not considered to be a major arts and culture mecca like New York, Chicago or Los Angeles, there’s still quite a fertile arts scene here and in Northern Kentucky, offering festivals, classes, museums, galleries and crafts for sale.
And you can locate them easily on the Commons social networking site at out he HelloCincinnati.com.
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center in Covington, Ky., was built in 1904 with the funding of the famed industrialist Andrew Carnegie. It facilitates theatrical events, educational programs and monthly art exhibitions featuring local and national-scope artists. In Wyoming, Ohio, resides Center for the Arts, where kids and adults alike can learn how to play such musical instruments as the cello or violin. Besides music, the center teaches dancing and art classes for all-ages.
As for art festivals, summertime is the best time to explore local artisans and their handmade works at the annual Warren Country Arts Festival held every June in Lebanon, Ohio. Booths selling jewelry and other arts and crafts shower the small town’s streets, while live music entertains festival-goers.
For those seeking ceramic animals or an upholstery-repair kit, check out the HelloCincinnati.com Home Arts and Crafts For Sale section, which aggregates crafty local items being auctioned on Ebay. Just click on an item and you’ll be redirected to Ebay’s site for prime bidding.
If you want to get into performing arts or discover hidden treasures at a local festival, Cincinnati has the right options to inspire the burgeoning artist inside of you. And they can all be found at the Commons social networking site on out he HelloCincinnati.com.