Art Academy of Cincinnati Alumni Association

Cincinnati boasts no shortage of noted writers and artists. Think of the bestselling novels by Emily Henry and Curtis Sittendfeld; ever-resonant poetry by Nikki Giovanni, who spent formative years in Lincoln Heights; and enduring appeal of native sons Charley Harper, Tom Wesselmann, and Jim Dine. Who are the next up-and-comers? Where is a one-stop compendium of the newest output by Cincinnati artists?

Zines occasionally come and go. And while "The Cincinnati Review," published semi-annually out of University of Cincinnati (with weekly online content), is prestigious among art and literature journals, it doesn’t prioritize work by locals. Perhaps the radar screen is now detecting the newly expanding publication "This Is WAAC." https://ow.ly/Y8fB50YQJMN

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See everyone there!

Join AAC for a special Alumni Association Happy Hour as we welcome the Class of 2026 into the AAC alumni community.

Come raise a glass, reconnect with fellow alumni, and celebrate our newest graduates as they take their next steps beyond AAC. This is a great opportunity to meet the Class of 2026, share your experiences, and strengthen the creative network that makes our community so strong.

AAC Alumni Association Happy Hour
📅 May 14, 2026
🕔 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Queen City Radio

All AAC alumni and members of the Class of 2026 are invited to attend. Each guest will receive two drink tickets, with additional beverages available for purchase.

Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, this is your space to connect, celebrate, and welcome the next generation of AAC alumni.

Cheers to the Art Academy of Cincinnati!

May we continue to create future generations of change makers.



"The Art Academy of Cincinnati has been awarded a $922,212 grant through the Ohio Department of Development’s Advanced Energy Fund to partially fund a comprehensive series of energy-efficiency upgrades at its campus facilities in Over-the-Rhine, located in Hamilton County.”

State grant helps Art Academy modernize OTR campus - Movers & Makers The grant will fund significant upgrades to AAC’s heating, cooling and water systems. The work will reduce annual energy use by about 46%.

Join the AAC at the annual Holiday Art Market as a Vendor! Vending is open to Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Students. Spread the word -Share to you alumni networks. Art Academy of Cincinnati

Join the AAC for the Annual Holiday Art Market. Tables are open to Alumni, students, and faculty/staff of the AAC. Grab you AAC alum friends and share a table, See the galleries and join in on the AAC fun.

Support the AAC .

Hey, Hey Alumni! Sign up for a table or share a table and sell your awesome artwork at the Annual Holiday Market. Scan the QR code to secure your table.

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