Established in 1980, the Duveneck Association engages Cincinnati Art Museum members by broadening knowledge of the Museum’s encyclopedic collection, special exhibitions and art in our communities. Monthly programs include engaging presentations and conversations with Museum curators,  visits to neighboring arts organizations, and special tours of private collections.

The Duveneck Association honors Frank Duveneck (1848-1919), born in Covington, KY. At a young age, Duveneck studied in Munich, Germany, developing his special style of expressive brushwork and deep-toned palette.  Continuing his work in Florence, and later in the United States, Duveneck became a well known and respected figure and portrait painter.  In 1880, he was elected  a member of the Society of American Artists, and  further recognition and honors continued through his life.  Before his death in 1919, he donated a large and important group of his work to the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Join us as we cautiously gather with new social guidelines and celebrate the power of art with the following events.

Kick Off Celebration: Event cancelled for health and safety of all the Duveneck Members

October 21, Wednesday  6–8 p.m. | Conversation with Peter Bell, Phd., Associate Curator of European Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings, on the European influences of Frank Duveneck’s art as captured within our museum’s collection. The program will be held in our galleries with the use of audio aids to allow us all social distancing while enjoying our art and Peter’s commentary. Light supper will be served.

We will be offering two seating's and two program times for the evening. An audio guide will be available for use during the program.

Please Register here for one of the following options

Option 1: 5:15 P.M. arrival for supper followed by the program with Peter Bell at 6:00 P.M.
Option 2: 6:15 P.M. arrival for supper followed by the program with Peter Bell at 7:00 P.M.

December 9, Wednesday  6–8 p.m. | Holiday supper with Cameron Kitchin and Cynthia Amneus, Chief Curator and Curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles.

January 11, Monday 11:30-1:00 p.m. | Program with Julie Aronson, Phd., Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture, and director for the Frank Duveneck exhibit, American Master.  Due to Covid-19’s forced closing and rescheduling of the museum’s event calendar, American Master exhibit will open December 18, 2020 and run through March 28, 2021. Lunch will be served.

We will keep everyone updated to any changes that we may have to make due to social distance requirements.

DUVENECK ASSOCIATION BOARD 2020-2021

Chair: Kay K Worz

Finance: Julie Metz

Programs and membership: Barbara Weyand

Ray Burt

Linda Ambrose

Mike Krug

Mary Bonansinga

Mary Ran

Sarah Johnson

Kevin Ott