It’s no secret that we love the Cincinnati Art Museum, and the holidays are a great time to visit. This year you can get in the spirit of the season with world-class exhibitions, get a head start on holiday shopping at the museum gift shop or place your New Year’s wishes on the Tree of Life. No matter how you celebrate this festive time of year, making CAM a part of your family’s holiday tradition is sure to have you feeling merry and bright!
Kentucky Renaissance: The Lexington Camera Club and Its Community, 1954–1974
Now–Jan. 1, 2017
Don’t miss the first major exhibition of photographs, prints, books and other artworks made in Lexington, Kentucky during the third quarter of the 20th century. FREE for art museum members. Purchase tickets online or at the museum.
Tree of LifeNov. 22, 2016–Jan. 8, 2017
Created by Cincinnati artist Matt Kotlarczyk, Tree of Life features a crabapple tree that has been transformed into a sculptural piece of art. Visitors are encouraged to write wishes for the New Year, which will adorn the tree. This tradition, at the museum during the holidays since 2013, provides a symbol for community, culture, beauty, family and tradition—the values that embody the holiday season. This exhibit will be located in the Near Eastern Galleries (G147-149). FREE admission to the museum and Tree of Life; no tickets required.
Now–Jan. 8, 2017
Inspired by Van Gogh: Into the Undergrowth, CAM’s Gift Shop features exclusive Van Gogh-themed dresses, t-shirts, totes, scarves, men’s ties, ornaments, mugs, artisanal coffee, wall décor, books, Graeter’s chocolates and more! Members enjoy a 10% discount and free gift wrapping is available.
Van Gogh: Into the Undergrowth
Now–Jan. 8, 2017
Bring the entire family for a tour of this world-class special exhibition centered on the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Undergrowth with Two Figures. The exhibition explores the significance of the forest interior to the art of Vincent van Gogh. FREE for art museum members.
General admission to the Cincinnati Art Museum is always free and parking is free. The museum is open Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. every Thursday.
