Discover a vibrant tapestry of artistic expression and cultural exploration in our Arts & Culture newsroom featuring stories that delve into performances, exhibitions, other arts events and insightful research.
March 26, 2026
The University of Cincinnati Clermont College Art Gallery presents a joint exhibition featuring work by fiber and mixed media artist Kelly Murray Frigard alongside ceramic artist Marie Hamaker. The exhibition runs through April 24.
March 23, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music's BFA Acting program launches its 2026 Senior Showcase website, featuring performance videos available to watch on demand. Explore the website to watch film scenes and self tapes, listen to voiceover demos and get to know the graduating students: ccm.uc.edu/actingshowcase.
March 19, 2026
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is calling on the music community to roll up their sleeves this March at an unforgettable specialty blood drive at Music Hall, where the power of music meets the power of saving lives.
March 26, 2026
The University of Cincinnati Clermont College Art Gallery presents a joint exhibition featuring work by fiber and mixed media artist Kelly Murray Frigard alongside ceramic artist Marie Hamaker. The exhibition runs through April 24.
March 23, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music's BFA Acting program launches its 2026 Senior Showcase website, featuring performance videos available to watch on demand. Explore the website to watch film scenes and self tapes, listen to voiceover demos and get to know the graduating students: ccm.uc.edu/actingshowcase.
March 19, 2026
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is calling on the music community to roll up their sleeves this March at an unforgettable specialty blood drive at Music Hall, where the power of music meets the power of saving lives.
March 18, 2026
Current and incoming students competed for six full-tuition scholarships and $62,500 in additional awards during CCM's 2026 Opera Scholarship Competition on Saturday, March 14 in Corbett Auditorium.
March 16, 2026
Three UC College-Conservatory of Music alumni and one current student are semifinalists in the 2026 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. One of the most prestigious singing competitions in the world, the Laffont Competition's national semifinals take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
March 11, 2026
Cincinnati recently ranked as the nation’s runner-up for best street art. Spectrum News turned to Hyesun Jeong, assistant professor of urban design in the University of Cincinnati’s School of Art at the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), for insights on the tangible impact of these murals.
March 10, 2026
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music student Jules Cabrera, MFA Lighting Design and Technology, is the 2026 Howell Binkley Fellow, presented by Hemsley Lighting Programs.
March 5, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music presents Dance Works, playing March 5-7 in Patricia Corbett Theater. Tickets are on sale through the CCM Box Office.
March 3, 2026
The La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors named UC College-Conservatory of Music alumna Jiajing Lai (MM Orchestral Conducting, '18) as a prizewinner in the 2026 competition. Lai won second prize and received €10,000..
February 27, 2026
Discover why Cincinnati is a top destination for street art and museums, ranked among USA Today’s 10Best for 2026. Explore how University of Cincinnati research shows public art boosts community vitality, and find the best things to do near UC’s campus for students and visitors alike.
February 26, 2026
Dylan Mulvaney (BFA Musical Theater, 19’), a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, reached a major milestone in her performing career with her Broadway debut in the hit musical "Six," currently on stage at the Lena Horne Theatre in New York City. Mulvaney plays Anne Boleyn, one of the six queens at the center of the pop-infused reimagining of King Henry VIII’s wives.
February 18, 2026
Audiences can enjoy CCM Philharmonia's next concert in person or watch at home via livesteam at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. Featuring alumni guest artists Rebecca Barnes, viola; and Jonathan Lee, cello; tickets for the "Midlife Crisis" concert are on sale now through the CCM Box Office. The livesteam is free to watch on CCM's website and YouTube channel.
February 17, 2026
A new collaboration between the University of Cincinnati's Digital Performance Lab (DP Lab), CCM Acting, UC's School of Information Technology, and the Cincinnati Fire Museum is using gaming technology to bring essential fire safety education to children. The project titled Fire Escape is an interactive video game designed to teach K-12 students how to respond safely during a house fire. It was developed through Digital Futures research support, student game development, and guidance from local fire safety professionals.
February 16, 2026
The Niehoff Center for Film and Media Studies at the University of Cincinnati invites the campus and community to delve into the thought-provoking “2026 UC European Film Series: Perspectives on Our World.” Five recent films will be screened, with introductions and discussions led by UC faculty. Using a variety of genres and forms, these films encourage audiences to think about their place on the planet, in relation to civic engagement, to the natural world, to others, and even to space aliens in Moravia. “The series is a mix of realism, reality, comedy, and escapism that we hope will make you see things differently,” said Michael Gott, Neihoff Center director of programming and College of Arts and Sciences professor. “Film can make us rethink our ideas about the world and see things from different perspectives.” Past topics have ranged from artificial intelligence to migration, urban spaces, and women in film. Following each screening, discussions with filmmakers and UC faculty aim to spark meaningful conversations.
February 16, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music welcomed alumnus and civil rights activist Jim Obergefell (CECH, '90) for a panel discussion and performance that occured earlier this month on Feb. 6-7, 2026.