I have always heard of this event called Final Fridays but have never attended in all the time I’d been in Cincinnati. Now, that I have, its a must see! Such a great venue and filled with endless inspiration.
The warehouse, where local artists have their studios, open up on the last Friday of every month for the public to browse and purchase original art pieces.
We parked by the new Sugar and Spice and as we wandered east toward Pendleton Street, we passed by many new pubs, restaurants and newly established venues. I can’t wait to spend a weekend with some friends and just hop from place to place and check it all out. But we were on a mission with my friend Rebecca’s kids in tow, so there would be no beer stops along the way this time. 🙂
The streets were quiet. A great place to live. It is definitely one of the up and coming gentrified neighborhoods. Walking distance from my house, I am sure it will become a habit for me!
Mural announcing our arrival to this eclectic neighborhood. I love street art!
Another mural directly outside 13th street where the venue was.
As we entered it looked a bit small, until we realized there were 8 floors! We only conquered 2.
Stairways to the upper floors were so steep and narrow, Rebecca’s feet didn’t even fit on the steps.
Art in all forms and cultural expressions. From quilts to pottery. Homemade textiles to canvases.
Original photography. This artist was so talented and was showing her work specializing in underwater dancers. I am quite sure anything she focused on would be amazing. I ended up buying an inexpensive print to show my support.
Room after room of different artists and styles. Rebecca seemed to attract them all with her beautiful energy. The artists gravitated to her and explained every detail to her.. She is just way too patient! I always backed away and was thankful for the most part that I didn’t need to engage or pretend to be interested. Sometimes I am really not a people person..
No way to capture it all. Just hoping anyone in this area makes a point to check it out! Especially if you have art needs at home or in the office. Wonderful to support our local artists.
There was even glasswork and mosaics. Highest caliber- Cincinnati should be very proud of their community representation.
In Pendleton there were these tall music boxes that if you cranked the handle they would sing. I had no idea what they were until the kids started playing it.
My art purchases. I wish I had a job or a house that needed more art. For now, I can only obtain smaller pieces that I find interesting and pass them onto my daughters.
I'm just your average gal figuring out her way through the second half of life that decided to follow a calling to Thailand. Now back in the USA due to covid, seeking nature for further direction.
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