Special Features

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A special feature is a temporary presentation of artworks from the museum’s permanent collection or a select arrangement of artworks lent from other institutions, organized by the Cincinnati Art Museum.

A special feature is similar to a special exhibition but is generally smaller and more focused in scope. Some museums call these “focused exhibitions” or “rotations.”

Current Special Features

Mighty Women in Miniature

Now–November 29, 2020 | Gallery 213

In the past centuries, when few women found success as professional artists, a surprising number of them had productive careers as miniature painters.

Fired Up: Female Ceramists of Contemporary Japan

Now–December 2020 | Gallery 136

Explore 20^th and 21^st century Japanese female artists who defied prejudice to create internationally celebrated and innovative ceramics.

Women in Contemporary Art, Craft and Design

Now–May 2021 | Gallery 222

Experience the creative and technical breakthroughs of leading contemporary female artist and hear their stories in this new installation of works from our permanent collection.

C A M P G R O U N D

Now–TBD | Exterior Installation

On view now is a large-scale, animated neon installation on the west wall of the French Wing at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

The Grand Experiment in Italy: Etchings by Duveneck and His Students

December 5, 2020–April 4, 2021

Artists in the mid-nineteenth century took up etching as an original creative medium. They promoted its freedom of expression as akin to drawing, distinct from reproductive printmaking.