Art on The Rise

Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 1–5 p.m.

Free, drop in. Reservations not required.
All audiences welcome.

School is starting soon! Before the first bell, join us for a fun back-to-school event at the museum! “Start with ART” is September’s Art on the Rise theme, a celebration aimed at inspiring and supporting students as they return to the classroom.

You and your family can explore five interactive art installations along Art Climb designed by local artists to inspire discovery and education!

Enjoy food for purchase from Baby Cakes Mini Pancakes Food Truck and Graeter's Ice Cream! Engage with local vendors and community partners, including Queen City Pollinators, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Robert O’Neal Multicultural Arts Center (ROMAC), and Dance Fix! Create community artwork led by local artist SLiNK. Enjoy music from Cincinnati Music Accelerator. 

The Cincinnati Art Museum will be open for visitors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m on Saturday. Join us inside to explore the galleries, see special exhibitions, and visit the Rosenthal Education Center (REC) to continue the fun!

*Accessible ramp available in the parking lot and Art Climb’s first plaza level

For weather related cancellations or event changes please visit CAM's Facebook (@Cincinnati Art Museum) and Instagram (@cincyartmuseum) channels.

Generous support for Art on the Rise provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact us in advance at [email protected] or fill out the accessibility request form.