Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center Sweet October at The Barn

Thank you!

Applying for and writing grants is an important ongoing effort by The Barn’s staff and talented board members. It is highly competitive. The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation is extremely grateful to the following foundations and campaign donors who have kept our doors open and funded essential projects at The Barn through grants awarded between 2019-2024. This includes our popular family programming for adults and children, operating expenses, and The Barn’s exterior renovation, which is still ongoing.

Thomas J. Emery Memorial Fund

Harvie Trust

William G. and Mary Jane Helms Charitable Trust

Mariemont Preservation Foundation

Ohio Arts Council

Scripps Howard Foundation

Louise Taft Semple Foundation

Vista Foundation

Wohlgemuth Hershede Foundation

Private campaign donations include the “Buy a Shingle Campaign” and the “WACC Matching Campaign.”

Education

For a complete list of classes, please visit www.artatthebarn.org.

King Me: Made Of

Come see the photography of Nina Wells at The Barn, October 5-27. Black men and boys donned with crowns signify hope, perseverance, and achievement.

Nina Wells, widely recognized in the art realm as ninamdot, crafts a world where photography transcends mere images, becoming a narrative of passion and social reflection. Since embarking on her artistic journey in 2014, Nina has interwoven her love for the lens with the tapestry of her community, creating pieces that resonate with authenticity and engagement. ninamdot’s King Me Indefinite installation has been a public art staple in Cincinnati since 2020. Her selection from 300 applicants to execute this outside art installation speaks volumes of her exceptional talent and vision. Managing everything from weekly plans to budgets, and even guiding youth apprentices, ninamdot has established herself as a creative leader, fostering team rapport and solving problems through innovation and resourcefulness. ninamdot continues to redefine the boundaries of photography and art. Her work is not just seen — it is experienced. It challenges, inspires, and ignites a dialogue that extends far beyond the confines of a cont'd on next page

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The Barn Painters

The Barn Painters return for the 2024 Exhibition of new works by emerging artists. This group of 15 painters meets at The Barn each week to paint in oils and share ideas. The subject matter of this work varies from dogs to seascapes to portraits and everything in-between. The public is welcome to meet the artists at the opening reception to be held in the main gallery on Friday, October 11, 6-8:30 p.m. Additional Barn gallery hours are Friday 10 – 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m.

All-Member Show: The Art We Make

The Barn, also known as The Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, is pleased to host The Art We Make— an annual exhibition presented by The Woman’s Art Club. The show opens for public viewing from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20 and continues through Sunday, Nov. 3. Weekday gallery hours include Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. and on weekends from 1- 4 p.m. The show takes place at The Barn, 6980 Cambridge Ave.

Drawing works from more than 250 members, the exhibition showcases various media artworks representing the unique experiences and expressions that color each member’s art. For more information and updates about this exhibition, visit www. womansartclub.com.

Visitors will have a chance to vote for the People’s Choice Awards.