Arts & Culture

June 2, 2026

CCM invites audiences to explore the city of Cincinnati's musical spaces, places and sounds via two engaging documentaries in a single program. Join us at the Garfield Theatre on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for a Movie Screening and Discussion that delves into Cincinnati's exciting musical heritage. Student discount tickets are available at Cincinnati World Cinema. Screenings occur at both 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Filmmakers in attendance. For information and tickets: https://cincyworldcinema.org/cincy-sounds/

May 20, 2026

UC’s College-Conservatory of Music will welcome a variety of new faculty and staff members to its roster of distinguished performing and media arts experts, researchers and educators this fall.

May 20, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of J.R. Paredes as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Film and Media Scoring. His faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026. Paredes is a composer, music producer and audio post-production specialist whose work spans film, television and commercial music. His credits include original scores for feature films and series distributed on platforms such as Apple TV+ and Prime Video, as well as extensive work in sound design and mixing for film and media.

May 20, 2026

May 12, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Quanice G. Floyd, EdD, as CCM's new Visiting Professor of Arts Administration. Her faculty appointment officially begins on June 1, 2026, and Floyd will work to develop and launch a new online degree in Arts Administration at CCM.

May 11, 2026

University of Cincinnati alum and former PacSun co-op Megan Pando turned her hands-on UC experience into Makers Social, a DIY project bar that scored a “Shark Tank” deal. See how this Bearcat's co-op journey helped fuel a brand.

May 11, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Rachel Roberts, EdD, as CCM's inaugural Associate Dean of Strategy and Operations. In this newly-created role, Roberts will partner with Dean Jutras and other college leaders to advance strategic, operational and academic priorities. Roberts is nationally recognized for developing leaders and advancing how musicians and arts organizations learn, adapt and lead in an evolving arts landscape. Her appointment officially begins on July 6, 2026.

May 8, 2026

Right after the University of Cincinnati’s commencement, graduating fashion design students presented a culmination of their student experience: A runway collection uniquely tailored to each artist’s vision. The 43 graduating fashion design students of UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) presented nearly 200 creations from graduating seniors that ranged from ready-to-wear knits to avant-garde corsetry in the 73rd annual DAAP fashion show, DAAPFASH26.

May 5, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music alumna Cameron Anderson (MFA Stage Design, '02) is a 2026 recipient of the Rome Prize, a national competition that supports innovative work in various disciplines across the arts and humanities. The American Academy in Rome announced Anderson won the Billie Tsien Rome Prize in Design.

May 5, 2026

A Clermont County student art show commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary is now open in the University of Cincinnati Clermont Art Gallery.

May 5, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music's BFA Musical Theatre program launches its 2026 Senior Showcase website, featuring performance videos available to watch on demand. Explore the website to watch the performances on demand and learn more about the graduates: ccm.uc.edu/musicalshowcase.

May 4, 2026

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) came to life with a week of galleries full of student work in an annual exhibition showcasing the next generation’s work across disciplines.

May 1, 2026

In collaboration with the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center, Queen City Opera presents a moving afternoon of music inspired by Holding Hope, the Center’s portrait exhibition honoring Holocaust survivors with ties to Cincinnati. Featuring performances by many CCM student and alumni musicians, the event begins at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 at Cincinnati's Union Terminal.

May 1, 2026

CCM is proud to present a celebration of violist Roberto Díaz on May 8-9, 2026! Renowned violist Roberto Díaz stands as a monumental figure in the world of music. UC's College-Conservatory of Music is honored to host a celebration recognizing his extraordinary artistry, vision and the wealth of knowledge he continues to share with his students and the global viola community.

April 29, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Danbi Um as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Violin. Her faculty appointment officially begins in August 2026. Praised by The Strad as an “utterly dazzling” artist, with “a marvelous show of superb technique” and “mesmerizing grace” (New York Classical Review), Um captivates audiences with her virtuosity, individual sound and interpretive sensitivity.