Formerly ArtWorks
Lead Teaching Artist Kate Tepe Project Manager Devin Grimm
Apprentices Sage Fay Zaria Fisher Abigail McCuen Jane McIntosh Isabella Urcaregui Naranjo
Editorial Colleen Houston Dutana D James Marable
Letter to the Community.....................................4 Mission...........................................................................6 Our Core Work...........................................................8 1001 Colors by the Numbers................................9 Our Youth Artists.....................................................11 Creative Campus Grand Opening...........12-17 Celebrating Success.............................................18 Artist Profiles....................................................20-25 Notable Projects..............................................26-41 Gallery Fellowship.................................................42 Creative Studios..............................................44-47 Program & Community Partners...................48 Finances.....................................................................49 Donor Gratitude.....................................................50 Meet the Team.......................................................52 Get Involved & Connect.............................53-54
ArtWorks is NOW 2025 represents a milestone year in our history, our final year operating as ArtWorks and the culmination of 29 years of impact under that name. As our organization has grown in scale, reach, and ambition, we recognized the need for a brand that reflects both who we are today and where we are headed. We also needed a brand that was distinctive and ownable and reduced ongoing confusion both locally and nationally. This report was designed by the 1001 Colors Annual Report Apprentice Team. Inspired by the playful energy of artistic practice, the design embraces bold color, vibrant photography, expressive typography, and moments where the grid stretches, bends, and occasionally breaks, making space for surprise, movement, and discovery. Like the artists, mentors, and supporters featured throughout these pages, apprentices discovered that creativity flourishes within, and sometimes against, structure. They worked with grids, systems, color, words, 2
and images, learning when to follow the rules and when to reshape them. Daily reflective writing became a collective Apprentice Manifesto, reminding them that design is not simply the arrangement of information, but an act of listening, interpreting, and making meaning together.
On June 1, 2026, we officially became 1001 Colors, a name rooted in our history and inspired by a discovery within our own creative campus. More importantly, it represents the many voices, stories, and possibilities that define our work and the future we are building together.
This document serves as a public record of a year of impact for a storied organization. It also celebrates another kind of impact: what happens when young people are given the space to imagine, collaborate, and leave their mark.
While this report reflects our work in 2025 the mission continues on now as 1001 Colors. We remain deeply committed to employing and developing young people, supporting artists at every stage, and strengthening communities through world-class public art. 3
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1001 Colors produces world class public art and creative projects that employ and develop youth, strengthen communities, and support artists at every stage.
Values
Elevating Perspectives •
We believe the strongest outcomes emerge when people of all backgrounds collaborate.
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We involve community voices early and often in our projects.
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We ensure opportunities are fair and inclusive.
Creativity as a Catalyst •
We create safe spaces for youth empowerment and creative expression
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We use art to uplift stories, identity, and cultural vibrancy in our city
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We embrace experimentation and new ideas that push creative boundaries
Who We Are
1001 Colors is a youth employment and arts-based workforce development organization that produces world class public art and creative projects. Since 1996, we’ve employed more than 8,000 artists, building a creative economy where artists grow, earn income, and are supported at every stage of their careers. Through paid jobs, professional development, and mentorship starting as young as age 14, we help turn creativity into a viable career path.. In partnership with the community, we’ve produced more than 400 murals and well over 1,001 large-scale projects, helping elevate Cincinnati as a national leader in public art and cultural vibrancy. Today, 1001 Colors brings renowned contemporary artists together with local artists and youth to create a citywide gallery for all. We create bold art that builds bright futures.
Collective Learning
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We strive for excellence in everything we do
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Together we can do hard things
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Art is best learned as a collective act through hands on experiences with mentors and peers
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1001 Colors
At 1001 Colors, art is the engine of opportunity. Our programs are designed to turn creativity into career pathways through real world experience, mentorship, and professional development. We do more than employ young people; we position them to succeed in the creative economy. Through paid work, hands-on learning, and collaboration with professional artists, participants gain the skills, confidence, and experience needed to navigate both creative careers and the broader workforce. At every level, we reinforce a simple but powerful idea: creativity is not just expression, it is work, and it can build a future.
By The Numbers
Youth Apprentice Program
The Youth Apprenticeship Program is 1001 Colors’ longest running initiative, providing paid seasonal employment for young people ages 14-21. Apprentices traditionally work 2030 hours per week over the course of eight weeks working alongside professional artists to produce large-scale public art, performance, or literary art projects. Through hands-on learning, Apprentices gain job skills, expand their networks, and grow as leaders, collaborators, and as artists.
Mural Studio Program
The 1001 Colors Mural Studio offers paid year-long employment for emerging artists, up to age 24, who want to gain hands on experience in mural production and arts administration. Mural Studio Artists manage a series of 10+ mural commissions per year, developing the technical, professional, and organizational skills needed to move confidently into freelance work, agency roles, or other creative careers. This program is designed for artists ready to build professional practice and gain real world work experience to launch their career.
Gallery Fellowship Program
The Gallery Fellowship Program (presented by V2) supports emerging artists ages 16–24 as they grow their professional arts practice. Fellows create art learning alongside a professional artist-in-residence with exposure to new materials, methods, and artistic processes, while creating their own original artwork for a professional group gallery exhibit. 1001 Colors provides all materials and supplies, framing resources, and studio environment as well as in depth professional development including how to write an artist statement, pricing artwork, guidance on public speaking and preparing an artist talk, and fundamentals and best practices for curating and installing exhibitions Gallery Fellows all have the opportunity to have a public gallery exhibit and opening reception at the 1001 Colors Gallery and sell their artworks, retaining proceeds from the sale.
180 352
Teen and Young Adult Apprentices, Studio Artists and Gallery Fellowship Participants.
9,150
Of professional development/ career training.
Employed professional, teen and young adult artists, arts administrators and contracted creatives.
1,700+ Explored the Creative Campus during its first year.
2,000+
Of artistic mentorship provided
54,396 by Teaching Artists, Studio Managers, and Gallery Artistsin-Residence.
Attended dedications, tours, exhibitions, and public events.
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Community Partners
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Residents and visitors who had the chance to view an 1001 Colors mural.
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Residents and visitors to the region who attended 1001 Colors mural to urs.
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Youth Workforce Impact Program Results 91% Young people reported they left the program with good or great career knowledge and skills.
90% Young people said they showed meaningful gains in at least one essential capacity such as collaboration, creativity, and communication.
92% Young people said they enjoyed their program experiences and would recommend to a friend. 1001 Colors uses online learning and evaluation platform Hello Insight to measure Career Readiness and Social Emotional Learning skill development.
Youth Demographics | 160 Artists 52% Young artists identify as BIPOC.
44% Young artists are from homes with income below poverty threshold (estimated).
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Gender Identity
Race/Ethnicity
55% Female 29% Male 16% Not Specified
47% White 28% Black 8% Multiracial 8% Hispanic 7% Asian 1% American Indian
Photography by Tyler Agaba + Madelyn Ruth
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HANNAN
ART PARK
On April 26, 2025, we celebrated the grand opening of the 1001 Colors Creative Campus and the dedication of Hannan ArtPark, realizing a vision years in the making, and establishing our permanent home in Walnut Hills. Together, this project transformed a historic 1909 building and a long-vacant lot across Gilbert Avenue into a vibrant center for creativity, artist employment, and community connection. Throughout the rehab process, we remained committed to our mission, employing more than 50 artists to create installations and artistic features across both sites. Inside the Creative Campus, we thoughtfully blended history with innovation. Original painted beams, historic architectural details, and the long-hidden "1,001 Colors" signage uncovered during renovation inspired the design of the space. Meeting rooms are named in honor of influential Cincinnati artists who have helped shape our city's creative legacy, while colorful gathering spaces celebrate the building's roots as a historic paint store and reflect the energy and optimism of our organization.
The building now serves as a year-round hub for artistic growth and community engagement, housing our Mural Studio, permanent gallery space, offices, event space, and gathering spaces that support expanded employment opportunities for artists ages 14–24. Across the street, Hannan ArtPark transformed an underutilized lot into a welcoming public greenspace, outdoor gallery, and community destination. Anchored by Numbers and Trees: Cincinnati Cottonwoods, the first mural ever created by internationally acclaimed artist Charles Gaines, and Roberto Lugo's interactive sculpture Put Yourself in the Picture: Cincinnati, the ArtPark reflects our belief that art should be accessible to everyone. 12
Photography by Zac Kauth & Ryan Geismar
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D N A R G G N I N OPE
The Grand Opening brought together hundreds of artists, neighbors, supporters, and partners for a day of celebration. Guests enjoyed a ribbon-tying ceremony, live performances, guided tours, hands-on artmaking activities, and the debut of Color Me, the inaugural exhibition in our Your Name Here Gallery led by artists-in-residence Andrew Neyer and Andy J. Pizza. More than a building project, the Creative Campus and Hannan ArtPark represent a lasting investment in artists, young people, and neighborhoods. Together, they create a permanent home where creativity, opportunity, and community can flourish for generations to come. 14
Photography by Leigh Taylor
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THANK YOU
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we raised more than $12 million to bring the 1001 Colors Creative Campus to life, including $10 million for the acquisition and renovation of the campus and $2 million to establish the Art For All Fund which will support future projects touching EVERY Cincinnati neighborhood.
Jeanne Golliher Community Enhancement Program of the Cincinnati Development Fund
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Your investment created more than a building, it created a permanent home for artists, young people, and community. Thank you for believing in this vision and helping build a lasting legacy for creativity in Cincinnati.
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Events that ArtDinner 2025 brought for an evening of culinary creative conversation, córdova , Pam Kravetz, while raising support opportunities.
Celebrating Success
Photography by Phil Armstrong
Awards & Recognition
National
Regional
Local
Cincinnati ranked #2 Best City for Street Art in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, extending a remarkable five-year streak among the nation’s top street art destinations.
Preservation Excellence Award in Impact for Creative Campus and Hannan ArtPark from Cincinnati Preservation.
Erich Kunzel Queen City Advocate Award from Visit Cincy.
The Abbey Mural Prize was awarded to constellation (rumi maki), the internationally acclaimed mural designed by william córdova.” 18
Finalist for Heritage Ohio’s Best Commercial Rehabilitation Award.
Donald & Marian Spencer Spirit of America Award from the Cincinnatus Association. Two Cincinnati Design Awards recognizing the design excellence of Hannan ArtPark.
together supporters excellence, and art, featuring william and Rebecca Nava Soto for youth and artist
The Red Door Project returned for its second year under the 1001 Colors umbrella, hosting events at the Creative Campus and the historic Mercantile Library. More than 100 local artists shared and sold their work, creating meaningful connections between artists and the community. Hosted 150 arts leaders from across the country during the Americans for the Arts Convention, positioning Cincinnati as a national model for public art, creative placemaking, and artist employment while fostering new relationships and opportunities that can benefit the region's arts sector for years to come. Launched the inaugural Chroma Print Sale, showcasing the work of 10 local printmakers and creating a new platform for artists to connect directly with collectors. The event celebrated the depth of Cincinnati's printmaking community while helping artists generate income, expand their audiences, and build lasting support for their work. Photography by Phil Armstrong
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The Biggie Award is the highest honor given to one Apprentice each year. 2025 was a year defined by leadership and dedication; selecting just one recipient was impossible. For the first time in 1001 Colors’ history, two Apprentices were awarded with this distinction: Ellie Glenn and Violet Underhill. Throughout the summer, Ellie and Violet played key roles in bringing significant, highvisibility projects to life while also proving to be role models, demonstrating a deep commitment to their work, teammates, and futures. Both artists have helped bring several impactful projects to life and embody the spirit of the 1001 Colors Apprenticeship program. Ellie contributed to the Making Connections mural installed at the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) Welcome Center, a space that serves nearly 9 million passengers annually, while Violet worked on Commons, the first outdoor mural designed by internationally acclaimed Pakistani and American artist Shahzia Sikander. Throughout these and past projects, both apprentices demonstrated a remarkable ability to contribute to work that resonates on both a local and global scale, and we look forward to seeing their continued success beyond the program.
Artist Profile If you've never heard of Mark Duc Nguyen, you've surely seen his work on 1001 Colors’ social media and website. Beginning his journey in the 1001 Colors Camera Studio and growing into his role as a Marketing and Communications Associate, Mark has contributed to a wide range of projects across the organization, such as photography, videography, and a large-scale photo-based mural, The Future of Flight, installed at GE Aviation BEBC.. Originally from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Mark came to the United States in 2018 on a student visa. After graduating from high school in Maine, he continued his education at the University of Cincinnati. His artistic practice centers on photography, focusing on everyday people and architectural spaces. Mark’s artistic experience includes an internship at the Annex Gallery, founded by 1001 Colors Board Co-Vice President & Treasurer Jens Rosenkrantz Jr. and M. Katherine Hurley. During this time, he presented his first solo exhibition, Two Cities, Two Eyes, Same People, marking his debut in a gallery setting. The exhibition featured his photographs, taken in Vietnam and the United States, showcasing the closeness and distance juxtaposition of his comfort when capturing images between the two countries. Through his creative contributions and continued growth, Mark's journey is a testament to the impact of what nurturing young artists within a supportive community can be. Mark exemplifies the power of art as a professional pathway for self-expression, connection, and opportunity. We are proud to celebrate Mark as both an extraordinary artist and a valued member of the 1001 Colors team.
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“For the first time, I felt like I was in an environment that actually trusted me. I’ve been given the opportunity to lead projects with major clients that I honestly never imagined I’d get to work with. Beyond the work itself, I get truly helpful guidance from experienced artists, collaborate with artists around my own age, and who genuinely understand where I’m coming from. We share ideas, we push each other, and we hang out after work. That kind of connection is something I never had before, and it makes a real difference in how I show up every day” -Mark Duc Nguyen, 1001 Colors Marketing and Communications Associate
Duc g u ye n Photography by Mark Duc Nguyen
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1001 Colors Alumni
Adrienne Gaither
Artist Profile When it comes to working with artists, Adrienne Gaither is no stranger to 1001 Colors. A nationally recognized visual artist born and raised in Cincinnati and based in Washington, D.C., Adrienne brings a great deal of experience and perspective to their work. By using geometric abstraction, they examine themes of race, familial ties, emotional health, and social structures, creating pieces that resonate both visually and conceptually for the communities they serve. With three murals designed in partnership with 1001 Colors, Adrienne’s work across Cincinnati reflects the lasting impact of artists who deepen their connection to our city through art. Their murals; Take to the Water at CVG Airport, What We’ve Carried on Gilbert Avenue, and Currents in Motion at the First Financial Convention Center, translate complex themes into bold abstract compositions that celebrate the brilliance and invention of Black aesthetics as a worldwide cultural contribution. Beyond their artistic vision, Adrienne is known for their intentionality and collaborative spirit. From early mural concept development to the installation of their work, they approach every project with clarity and care, contributing to a strong and highly creative process.
“Adrienne has no fear. The most exciting part of working with Adrienne is that they are always up for anything - there is nothing too outside of the box for them, so it makes coming back to Adrienne again and again easy, fresh, and compelling. To explore and experiment IS the artistic process for Adrienne, and we have been so lucky to explore and collaborate alongside them on artistic outcomes that are both familiar and challenging.” -Liz Miller, 1001 Colors Senior Director of Programs Adrienne’s creative partnership with 1001 Colors demonstrates the power of sustained collaboration. Their murals enrich Cincinnati’s public art gallery while encouraging space for reflection, dialogue, and connection. We are proud to celebrate Adrienne as both an exceptional artist and a creative partner.
What We’ve Carried, 2411 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206, Installed 2025, Photo by RaShawn Stenson
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At the core of the 1001 Colors Sum mer Apprenticeship program are the Teaching Artists who mentor and inspire each young creative. More than just an instructor, they are working and practicing creativ who bring real-world experience es into every project, allowing app rentices tobuild their confidence expand their art skills, and grow. , Their impact extends far beyond guiding the young artist through the projects they work on, as the ir real impact lies in shaping the next generation of artists, leaders and collaborators. ,
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Mural Generously Supported By Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport GE Aerospace
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with a New Mural in their Welcome Center A collaboration between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), GE Aerospace, and 1001 Colors, Making Connections, showcases the power of regional creativity and the aviation workforce. Designed by Northern Kentucky artist Maria Nacu and produced by 16 Apprentices with three Teaching Artists, the project celebrates the innovation and energy that moves the aviation industry forward.
Apprentices Hannah Baney Jace Barret Caitlin Burgstrom Ellie Glenn Vesper Grosse
The three‑panel artwork illustrates the many hands and roles behind air travel, weaving together themes of aircraft, engines, journey, and sky. A sweeping arc anchors each panel, uniting the mural, while grounding each section on its own. Repeating cloud motifs evoke movement, connection, and the sense of possibility that defines flight.
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August Kendall
Maria Nacu
Teaching Artists
Leo Mooney-Bullock
Paul Loehle (Lead)
London Penn-Jacobs Tevin Brown Jackson Sackenheim Jillian Campagna Jeffery Samuel Torrie Stockdale
Project Manager
Miki Tewodros
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Commons, designed by Shahzia Sikander and produced by a team of 20 Apprentices and three Teaching Artists, marks an extraordinary convergence of public art and fine art. The Apprentice team had the rare opportunity to translate Sikander’s intricate and thought-provoking artistic vision to a monumental scale, and by showcasing the work of a globally renowned artist in Cincinnati’s public landscape, this project underscored the power of art to connect, inspire, and transform communities. This mural represents not just a celebration of cultural exchange and artistic excellence but also a commitment to empowering the next generation of creatives, equipping them with hands-on experience and mentorship as they shape the future of public art. 28
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Designer Shahzia Sikander Teaching Artists Hannah Parrett (Lead) Rheann Wells Tara Shekarforoush Project Manager Josh McGrew Location 113 W 9th St, Downtown Cincinnati 45202
Apprentices Tori Beck Borden Jerome Cappel Immy Dubarry AJ Domelle Kiera Fisher Miles Frisch Sophia Hsu Lia Ghising Cassie Jackson Leah Kubitz Dani Lee Hal Loomis Elise Overstake Keyla Roblero
Alexander Sikander Estrella Soriano Hez Sumner Ibsaa Tewodros Aisha Toure Violet Underhill
Photography by Kevin Watkins & Phil Armstrong
Mural Generously Supported By 1001 Colors Andrew Smith Fund Carol Ann & Ralph V Haile Jr. Foundation Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati Asian Arts Society Greater Cincinnati Foundation Hamilton County Jens Rosenkrantz Jr. & M. Katherine Hurley Johnson Foundation
JoLynn & Byron Gustin Kelly Vanasse Lauren Hannan Shafer & Tom Shafer Liz Grubow & Jerry Kathman Merus Foundation Sara & Michelle Vance Waddell Skyler Foundation 29
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Location Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Scene Shop 2827 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati OH 45206
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constellation (rumi maki) was designed specifically for the Walnut Hills neighborhood and marked córdova’s first-ever mural, translating the signature visual language of his twodimensional works onto a monumental scale. Installed on the exterior of the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Scene Shop building, the mural was brought to life by a team of 25 Apprentices, supported by three Teaching Artists. This project also marked a firsttime collaboration between 1001 Colors and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, uniting two of Cincinnati’s leading arts institutions in a shared commitment to creativity, equity, and meaningful community impact.
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1001 Colors proudly commissioned notable contemporary artist william córdova to bring his artistic, social, and cultural perspective to Cincinnati. Originally from Lima, Peru, and working between Lima, Miami, and New York, córdova’s interdisciplinary practice is defined by his interest in the ephemeral nature of transitions and how objects transform across time and space.
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- Luke Thamann, Apprentice
Mural Generously Supported By National Academy of Design/Edwin Austin Abbey Memorial Trust Fund for Mural Painting 1001 Colors Art for All Fund (seeded by Procter & Gamble) H.B., E.W., & F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation via Fifth Third’s Rapid Response Fund Hamilton County Playhouse in the Park - Community Partner Photography by Kevin Watkins & Phil Armstrong
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Designer 1001 Colors’ Mural Studio partnered with Paul Gomez Aley Wild and Jim Obergefell to create a mural honoring the tenth anniversary of marriage equality in the United States and Project Managers its connection to Cincinnati. Fountain of Love, designed Anissa Pulcheon by Aley Wild, explores beauty through diversity, Evan Hildebrandt illustrating and reimagining the joyful moment when five queer couples married at Fountain Square in 2015 Mural Studio Artists following the Obergefell v. Hodges landmark Supreme Alex Cribbin Dahlia Wang Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage across the Allison Boyle United States.
Lauryn Campbell Audrey Carranzas Directly facing the former home of Jim Obergefell and Jorge Hernandez his late husband, John Arthur—where their love story and Mackie Herrlinger Simon Schubert legal challenge began in Cincinnati and led to one of the most Kema Tewodros consequential civil rights decisions in American history—the Ellie Wallace mural celebrates queer love, unity, and the power of community. Camilla Wildman Property owner Paul Gomez generously donated the wall, ensuring Nas Williams
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“This beautiful mural captures the joy the right to marry has brought to the queer community and our nation as a whole. I hope queer kids, especially those who are closeted, see love, acceptance, and a potential future for themselves when they see the mural” - Jim Obergefell American Civil Rights Activist
5 Mercer St, Cincinnati OH 45202 Mural Generously Supported By
Al Gerhardstein City of Cincinnati Equality Ohio Friends of Jim Obergefell & John Arthur H.B., E.W. & F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation Human Rights Campaign Jim Obergefell Paul Gomez Procter & Gamble Ron Bates & Randy Lasley
Photography by Phil Armstrong
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1001 Colors partnered and collaborated with the Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) to be a part of the revitalization for the Duke Energy Convention Center now renamed the First Financial Center, bringing a creative refresh to one of Cincinnati’s most visited civic spaces. Terence Hammonds and Teaching Artist Harmony Maine led a team of seven Apprentices to create 155 screen-printed ceramic tiles for a one-of-a-kind permanent installation at the Convention Center titled Rosette Colored Glasses. For this installation, each screen-printed ceramic tile portrays a local Cincinnatian. Apprentices explored the Downtown area to interview local residents and photograph their portraits to be a part of this beautiful ode to the City of Cincinnati. When installed together, the collection of tiles celebrates Cincinnati's rich cultural convergence through diversity of ages, races, neighborhoods, and lived experiences.
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Apprentices Esther Blazer Lia Davis Gee Edwards Nathan Knoll Sam Murry Ally Richey Jasper Thomas
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A Multimedia Mural 1001 Colors commissioned local artist Emily Moores, who is known for using everyday materials to transform spaces into whimsical, tactile environments that evoke play, joy, and imagination while inviting open-ended interpretation offering a sensory alternative to digital 2 0 overstimulation. Moores, along 452 ti, Oh cinna in C with Teaching Artist Margeaux t lm S 525 E r e t n Lim, led a team of five Apprentices ial Ce inanc First F to create a multimedia installation for the Cincinnati Convention Center. Windbourne, created using paper, acrylic, and hand‐embroidery, is designed to activate the kinesthetic sense inviting movement, curiosity, and close observation as visitors enter the Convention Center. The installation encourages a sense of creativity and inspires innovation to engage visitors’ experiences, transforming the entrance of the space into an uplifting, imaginative environment.
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MY ROOTS, MY RIVER,
Teaching Artists Stacy Sims (Lead) Elan Schwartz Andrea Sisson
Apprentices Finn Blust August Brown Ash Carroll Jayson Drew Ashe Gruenhagen Violet Holland Elke Hounshell
Project Manager Adrienne Dixon
Regan Jordan Desmond Reeder Max Rush Josiyah Sams Lira Whaley
In partnership with The Well, 1001 Colors launched My Roots, My River, My Freedom, an interdisciplinary project that engaged 12 Apprentices in exploring the legacy of the Ohio River through the lenses of art, identity, and freedom.
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The Apprentices created visual, literary, and audio-based works that amplified and personalized their stories connected to the river’s cultural and historical significance. The project was also directly tied to the America's River Roots Festival, a major regional event, where Apprentices publicly exhibited their outcomes for visitors to engage with.
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With the unveiling of the new 100 1 Colors Creative Campus in 20 25, 1001 Colors introduced the Your Name Here Gallery, a permanent galler y space designed to house exhibitions emerging from our Gallery Fellow ship program presented by V2. The 1001 Color s Gallery Fellowship is a game cha nging, free program where emerging artists ages 16–24 learn and create wit h guidance from an Artist-in-Residence, gai ning hands-on experience that exp and their creative practices and offers op portunities to learn, grow, create , and connect with fellow artists.
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The 1001 Colors' Gallery Fell owship Program is made possible through the genero us support of V2 (Sara & Michelle Vance Waddell, and Ron & David Houck-Nebel), whose investment helps remove barriers and expand access to creative opportunity for emerg ing artists.
Gallery Fellows Abby Blenk Erin Richter Oskar Benzing Han Tide Kema Tewodros Chaela Burris
Participants gain personalized professional development, art education, and collaborative opportunities . The program fosters artistic gro wth in an inclusive and supportive env ironment where Fellows gain val uab le gallery skills, experiment with new techniques, and showcase the ir work in a group exhibition with the op portunity to sell their work. This uni que fellowship program empowers emerging artists to connect wit h the community and step confident ly into the professional art world .
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2025 Exhibitions Color Me Lives
Artists-in-R esidence: Josie Love R oebuck
Artists-in-Residence Andrew Neyer & Andy J. Pizza
Gallery Fellows Anessa Car Kendall Hall Drew Wann Cameron Barnes Keegan Myers Eve Miller Chris Sifri Harmony Jackson G Bhalerao Jesse Cushing
Gallery Fellows Kaya Hooker Will Morris III Drew Wann Zachary Wong Holden Walker Natyla Logan Lily Fast Gabrielle Steward Teo Uribe Georgina Osae
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MURAL STUDIO PROGRAM
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1001 Colors’ year‑round Mural Studio program is a two‑year professional studio experience that provides dozens of young adults ages 18–24 with employment and hands‑on artistic opportunities. Mural Studio Artists are employed to fulfill a range of client and community services, including mural design and production. Over the course of the program, they learn every stage of a mural project from client communications and budgeting to design and installation. Artists also develop and pitch mural proposals to clients such as businesses, restaurants, festivals, and nonprofits, building both their creative and professional skills. Many alumni of the Mural Studio program have gone on to launch mural production businesses of their own. Additional 2025 mural studio projects were completed for Lincoln Recreation Center (CRC), South Lebanon Elementary, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Mural Studio Managers Evan Hildebrandt Anissa Pulcheon Mural Studio Artists Lauryn Campbell Nas Williams Kema Tewodros Camilla Wildman Jorge Hernandez-Cabrera Kelsey Wade Alex Cribbin Kennedy Stewart Mackie Herrlinger Ellie Wallace Allison Boyle Audrey Carranza Dahlia Wang Simon Schubert
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The Mural Studio completed eight projects in 2025 including: Remember When Designers Ellie Wallace Simon Schubert Jorge Hernandez-Cabrera Client Tri-Health Project Location PACE Center 4850 Smith Road, Norwood, OH
The Flight Home Designers Evan Verrilli, Simon Schubert Jorge Hernandez Client GE Aerospace Project Location GE West Chester 6440 Aviation Way West Chester Township, OH
Rising Spark Designer Anissa Pulcheon Client Guerbet Project Location Guerbet 2111 E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Photography by Mark Duc Nguyen
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CAMERA STUDIO
In 2025, 1001 Colors continued to strengthen its year‑round employment model through the ongoing operation of its Camera Studio, first introduced in 2024. The Camera Studio offers professional event and portrait photography, videography, product imaging, social‑media content creation, and public art mixed medias services to the Greater Cincinnati region with styling and design services also available. This studio marks a bold step in the nonprofit’s mission to empower the next generation of the creative sector while meeting the evolving needs of local community partners.
PROGRAM
The studio employs young adults, ages 18–24, in paid, yearlong roles and one professional Studio Manager. These emerging artists receive mentorship, hands-on training, and real-world client experience in photography and video production. Beyond technical skills, the program emphasizes communication, project management, budgeting, and creative collaboration, equipping participants for long-term career success. 2025 Clients Include: • Annex Gallery • Cincinnatus • 1001 Colors • The Laboratory Safety Institute • Tender Mercies • GE Aerospace • Cincinnati Artist Network, Cincinnati Regional Chamber CAMERA STUDIO MANAGER Cameron Lee
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Finances Cash and Cash Equivalents: $568,252 Investments: $1,640,911 1N5 3CDC African American Chamber of Commerce American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) America's River Roots Festival Americans for the Arts Annex Gallery ArtsWave Avondale Development Corporation Cincinnatus Association Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati Artist Network Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Cincinnati MINI Cincinnati Music Accelerator Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Cincinnati Preservation Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) Cincinnati Regional Chamber Cincy Nice City of Cincinnati Creative Ohio Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio DANCEFIX Equality Ohio First Financial Center GE Aerospace Guerbet Hamilton County Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA Human Nature Human Rights Campaign Jim Obergefell Keep Cincinnati Beautiful Laboratory Safety Institute Leadership Council of Nonprofits Meals on Wheels Mercantile Library Model Group Ohio Arts Council Ohio History Connection ProBono Procter & Gamble Queen City Clay Sikkema Malloy Jenkins South Lebanon Elementary School Standing Room Only Tender Mercies The Standard Covington The Well Thermo Fisher Scientific TriHealth Triversity Construction Tri State Trails V2 Visit Cincy ylor y by Leigh Ta Walnut Hills Redevelopment Photograph Foundation WavePool WordPlay
Receivables: $1,084,132 Prepaid Expense: $5,398 Property and Equipment Net: $1,581,591
Liabilities Accounts Payable: $26,206
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Asset: $541,443
Accrued Expenses: $72,212
Investment in LLC*: $2,399,342
Notes Payable: -
Total Assets: $7,821,069
Operating Lease Liability: $564,444
*Investment in Creative Campus Building and ArtPark
Net Assets
Total Liabilities: $662,862
Without Donor Restrictions: $6,549,050 With Donor Restrictions: $609,157
Total Net Assets and Liabilities:
Photography by Ryan Geismar
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Thank You to our
DONORS & SPONSORS
Christine Adams te American Association for Sta & Local History Americans for the Arts Daniel Anastasi James & Marjorie Anderson tion William P. Anderson Founda Annex Gallery Anonymous Donors James Anthony & Sarah
Corathers ArtsWave dge Pamela Bach & John Tallma Gordon Barnhart Ron Bates & Randy Lasley William & Kate Baumann Mary Jo & Frederick Bazeley Donald Beck & Lawrence Eynon, M.D. Bella Mary Jo Blankemeyer Mark Blankenbuehler Peter & Randy Bloch Steven & Carolyn Bloomfield an Paula Boggs Muething & Bri Muething Sandra Bolek William Bonansinga Marjorie & Justin Bowersock Kathy & Greg Brandstetter Bricker Graydon Wyatt Jim & Cindy Briggs Jaqui Brumm Jacklyn & Gary Bryson Janel Carroll Lee & Shannon Carter James Cheng Charles H. Dater Foundation Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati Mini Cincinnati Playhouse in the
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Park City of Cincinnati Julie & John Cohen Sheila & Philip Cohen
Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. ter lles Co l hae Mic & n Lyn Foundation Janet Collins milton County Job & Family Ha Concierge Medicine of Services Cincinnati Lauren Hannan Shafer & Tom Philip & Anne Cone Shafer William & Paula Cordes hard D. Hannan Family Ric Sarah Corlett & Jay Hampton Foundation Covedale Pet Hospital Jackson & Stephanie Harty Rebecca & Brendon Cull Barbara Hauser William & Patricia Culp Steven & Eleanor Haussler Rocco D’Ascenzo Joffe Lucy Haverland Joffe & Craig Mark Dauner & Geraldine Wu Toby Hazen Marjorie Davis Jeb & Nirvani Head Denver Foundation Louise Head Julie & Dr. Abhijit Desai Jeffrey Herbert Amy & Andrew DeWitt Catherine & William Herring io agg DiM l hae Mic Wohlgemuth Herschede Robert Donovan Foundation Donald Doyle Jr. C Construction HG Leah & Bob Dugan Brian & Grace Hill Duke Energy Don & Pat Hinkley ETC Produce Robert & Andrea Hinton First Financial Bank Kim & Michael Hoeting Lisa & David FitzGibbon Nancy & Thomas Horwitz Ellen Forte Heather & Terrence Howe Bill & Joy Fotsch Laura & Anthony Humphrey Lynne Friedlander & Jay e Linda Hurwitz & Richard Fin Crawford Hyperquake Monica & Ronald Gardner Eleanor & Kevin Irwin John Gavozzi James J. & Joan A. Gardner GE Foundation Family Foundation d Al Gerhardstein & Mimi Gingol icz Anne & Thaddeus Jaroszew z me Go l Pau Johnson Foundation Palavi Gorrepati Randy & Janice Johnson Graham Edwin & Sharon Marcia Kaplan & Michael Janosik Mitchell Privitera Foundation Jerry Kathman & Elizabeth Greater Cincinnati Foundation Grubow David & Rennie Greenfield e Keller Jan Grey Rock Property Jim Kennedy & Marcia Spaeth Development Kennedy William Griesser Michael & Erna Kerst JoLynn & Byron Gustin Sandy Kohn Lia & Bruce Hager Harry Kohnen Family Foundation e Maescher Ferguson Charitabl
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