Clifton Cultural Arts Center — Attraction in Cincinnati

It is amazing to have a community group with the resources of Clifton Cultural Arts Center. After completely rehabbing a building they were renting, they lost that space, but had the resources to build their own building in the heart of the Clifton Gaslight District in Cincinnati. Three floors, plus an agricultural/ concert venue rooftop! Gallery space, art creation, music lesson rooms, orchestra rehearsal and a performance space, and a "Make" shop. And the sweeping windows add views of this beautiful urban area of town from an entirely new perspective. One picture below is one of the views from the ground floor of this brand new building. Another is a map showing where the building is now. Don't park in the Skyline Chili lot next door. But the lots across from Dewey's Pizza, and the Methodist Church lot, connected by stairs to the Dewey's lot can be accessed from Senator Place, and is ok to park, except...

I was so excited while this revived center was under construction, because I’m a big fan of any community-based resources. To say I am disappointed with how this turned out is more than an understatement. The exorbitant pricing structure makes it a far cry from a community resource. The prices are designed to invite certain people in, while keeping other ones out. I think that’s a disgusting move of gentrification. Every person deserves exposure to the arts and arts education. However, this resource, it seems aims to keep it limited to one demographic. Hope Clifton gets the community resources it...

Clifton Cultural Arts Center is located in the heart of Clifton near Clifton Recreation Center. This is a place that is welcoming to all. There are events for the young, old, and in between. I especially enjoyed the concerts on the green. It has a nice vibe. There is also opportunity to rent out the...