Tomorrow's Artist Today
Sponsored by Cincinnati State - Middletown Campus and the Mears Family
01/24/2026-02/25/2026
Main Exhibition Hall
Opening Reception 01/24/26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Live music by Moses Mabarak
Tomorrow’s Artist Today is the premiere opportunity for local middle and high school students to showcase their work in a professionally juried exhibit. Local emerging artists ages 13-18 are encouraged to share their talents with the community in this one-of-a-kind annual exhibit.
The official Opening Event will be held on Saturday, January 24 from 10am-12pm. All students, family, friends, and loved ones are invited to attend! Entry is free and open to the public. Live music and light refreshments will be provided. Live artist demo and a caricature artist will also be here! After the opening, this exhibit will remain on display thru 02/25.
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Pictured: 2025 Exhibit
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Art Sprout Preview
An art show presenting the works of Middletown students K-6
01/24/2026-02/24/2026
Lobby Gallery
Opening Reception 01/24, 10am-12pm
The Middletown City Schools' Elementary Art Department is proud to present their collections of student artwork! Schools presented include: Amanda Elementary, Central Academy, Creekview Elementary, Mayfield Elementary, Miller Ridge Elementary, Rosa Parks Elementary, and Wildwood Elementary!
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Join us at the Middletown Arts Center as we present this collection of creativity from our local elementary students!
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The official Opening Event will be held on Saturday, January 24 from 10am-12pm. All students, family, friends, and loved ones are invited to attend! Entry is free and open to the public. Live music and light refreshments will be provided. After the opening, this exhibit will remain on display thru 02/24.
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This exhibit has been organized by the Middletown City Schools Elementary Art Department and Educators.
Textiles to Art:
Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Artists
An impressive showcase of textile art and quilts
03/13/26-04/23/2026
Main Exhibition Hall
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Opening Reception 03/13, 6pm-8pm
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Pour & Explore, 03/28, 6pm-9pm
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Demo & Workshop Days
04/08 11am-3pm, 04/18, 10am-2pm
This exhibition showcases contemporary textile art and quilts by members of CQAFA, highlighting innovative approaches to fiber, pattern, and process. During CQAFA Demonstration Days, contemporary quilt and fiber artists bring the exhibit to life at the MAC through live demonstrations, interactive learning, and select hands-on workshops, offering visitors a deeper look into the techniques and ideas behind the work on view.
Work pictured by Cris Fee
Artwork by John Sousa
03/09/26 - 04/23/26
Lobby Gallery​
Opening Reception 03/09, 6pm-8pm
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Pour & Explore, 03/28, 6pm-9pm
John Sousa is a mixed-media artist whose long-term focus has been on
language, photography, and how we perceive and infer meaning.
He works in series using diverse styles.
John believes in using style – as well as the formal elements of art – to more
thoroughly explore his interests. He has always been concerned with the
formal qualities of art, and is constantly pushing the bounds of the materials he uses.
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He aspires to create art that is intelligent and more than just visual.
(bio from website)
Annual Student Exhibition
Sponsored by Suzie Bennett, in memory of Jay Wright
05/08/2026-06/26/2026
Main Exhibition Hall
Opening Reception Friday, 05/08 6-8pm
Middletown Arts Center offers art education in Painting, Drawing, Glass, Ceramics, Photography, Fiber, Enameling, Metalworking and more. The talented MAC instructors help hundreds of students each year to develop their artistic skill. Our annual exhibition showcases the best of the best of our students' work.
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Prospectus Available Soon.
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Pictured: 2025 Best of Show, Student Jan Holladay Scheuber