Weekend Roundup Oct. 9-11 

 Weekend Roundup Oct. 9-11 

BLINK Festival 2022: Courtesy of the Cincy Region.

The Queen City is all about art this weekend

While there’s always art to view and enjoy in Cincinnati, this weekend is extra special thanks to the return of BLINK and the premier of a new event. 

Long Exposure: Recent Work by Alumni of College of DAAP’s Fine Art Photography Program 

Date: Through Nov. 25 
Time: Su-Th 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Location: The Reed Gallery, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, Cincinnati 

Explore the recent works of University of Cincinnati alumni in the exhibit “Long Exposure.” This exhibit showcases photography by former College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) studetsn.. “Long Exposure” demonstrates the diverse approaches, perspectives and aesthetics University of Cincinnati alumni have brought to the field of photography. This exhibit is free to attend. 

Cincinnati Art Week 

Date: Through Oct. 10 
Time: 4 p.m.-7 p.m. 
Location: Over-the-Rhine 

To better celebrate all the art that Cincinnati has to offer, Cincy Nice, in partnership with No Standing and community partner has created Cincinnati Art Week (CAW). The weeklong celebration features exhibitions, pop-up galleries, and other artsy social gatherings around Over-the-Rhine. Throughout the week, participating storefronts and other available areas will turn into temporary art installations. Guests can shop the Art market, meet artists and take part in other special programs. This event is free to attend. 

BLINK 

Date: Oct, 8-11 
Time: 7-11 p.m. 
Location: Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky 

BLINK 2022 Downtown Cincinnati and The Banks Illuminated Overview: Courtesy of the Cincinnati Chamber.

BLINK is back in Cincinnati this year. This festival of lights is the nation’s largest immersive art and lightevent. BLINK will feature 92 artists from around the world, turning the city into the host of several large temporary art installations. BLINK is a four-day celebration that comes to Cincinnati every other year. BLINK is a free, family-friendly event spread across Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky.  

By Morgan Mugwira