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These Eye-Catching New ArtWorks Murals are Coming to Cincinnati This Summer

By CityBeat Staff on Fri, Jun 21, 2019 at 7:12 pm

The streets of Greater Cincinnati are about to get a little brighter. ArtWorks has a variety of breathtaking new murals planned for its 2019 season, many of which focus on this year's theme: empowerment. If you can't wait to see the finished works, here's a sneak peek of some of the upcoming art.

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Internationally renowned contemporary artist Saya Woolfalk, in Cincinnati for the summer thanks to the Contemporary Arts Center, designed this mural and an accompanying animation that will activate the work during this year's BLINK parade.

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This mural will be part of a series painted on the goVibrant trail in Avondale, promoting "health, wellness, and community."

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This mural, designed by Chicago artist Molly Costello, celebrates the YWCA's mission to "eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all" as the nonprofit marks its 150th anniversary.

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Nashville artist Lucie Rice designed this mural, which will grace the side of a community park maintenance building in Symmes Township.

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ArtWorks is partnering with 3CDC to bring this playful mural, designed by local artist Andrew Neyer, to Ziegler Pool; the rhino is a nod to the Over-the-Rhine swim team's mascot.

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