School and Youth Programs
Explore history, discover the world, experience a book coming to life, learn about civic engagement, or master your skills through one of our School or Youth Programs.
Education & Community Programs
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As the region’s premier promoter of the arts and entertainment, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) fosters life-long engagement in the arts while enhancing individual, organizational, and community well-being. CAA’s Education & Community Engagement Department creates meaningful arts experiences that welcome broad participation and encourage creative expression. The department works to expand access to the arts, ensuring that all individuals and communities have opportunities to engage.
Through its programs, CAA supports artists, educators, administrators, and audiences by providing enriching experiences, fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts, and promoting cultural engagement.
Community and Adult Learning Programs
Professional, personal, and family engagement in and through the arts. Explore, discover, and experience the joy and enrichment that lifelong learning and participation in the arts provide.
What is our history?
Since its inception in 1995, the Cincinnati Arts Association's (CAA) Education and Community Programs have reached more than 1.9 million people. A leader in the Cincinnati arts education community, our education and community engagement programs have been recognized by both the Ohio Arts Council and the Dana Foundation for exemplary service.
What is our vision, mission, and desired outcome?
The CAA Education and Community Engagement Department's Vision is to inspire awareness that creativity is inherent, and the arts are essential to human development. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and serve the Cincinnati Region through engaging arts programs, integrating the arts into both traditional and non-traditional settings. We strive to encourage our community to participate in the arts as an important part of social, educational, and individual growth and well-being.
What is our approach to arts education and community engagement?
CAA develops opportunities with our community to explore, discover, experience, and discuss the arts and related fields. Program design fosters broad participation and engagement in the arts. These programs are supported by services that enhance access and encourage participation. Staff and teaching artists are trained in effective, respectful communication strategies and practices to develop and implement programs with a focus on quality, fairness, and accessibility. CAA’s Education and Community Engagement department partners with education, social service, government, arts, and healthcare organizations to support community development and well-being.
The Cincinnati Arts Association and its Education and Community Programs
are supported [in part] by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS EDUCATION SPONSORS
Ameritas; ArtsWave; Charles H. Dater Foundation; The Cincinnati Herald; Eleanora C.U. Alms Trust—Fifth Third Bank, Trustee; Fifth Third Bank; Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.; The Hearst Foundation; Greater Cincinnati Foundation; The John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust (Edward V Arbaugh III); Local 12 WKRC-TV; Louise Taft Semple Foundation; The Luther Charitable Trust—Narley L. Haley & Fifth Third Bank, co-trustees; Ohio Arts Council; The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation; Paolo A Modern Jeweler; P&G Fund; Pepsi; The Stillson Foundation; Summerfair Cincinnati; TriHealth; Tri-State Chevy Dealers; The Western and Southern Financial Fund; The William O. Purdy, Jr. Foundation; WOW Windowboxes
