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09/13/2024

What makes you glow? Can you describe, with words or pictures, the light inside of you and the spark you see in others? If you'd like to try, join us on Saturday, September 7th for an afternoon of lantern making with teaching artist, Julia Lipovsky. Through writing prompts, collaborative drawing, and creative reuse, artists of all ages are invited to contribute to What Grows Together, Glows Together, a BLINK installation featuring hundreds of community made lanterns.

DAY: Saturday, September 28th, 2024
TIME: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
LOCATION: WordPlay, 1556 Chase Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45223

We hope to see you there! 👁🙌

About WordPlay:
WordPlay is an arts-organization that sparks storytelling through creative expression and arts in healing with Cincinnati’s young people to cultivate belonging, celebrate our strengths and empower the community in its pursuit of social justice.

09/13/2024

We love a community art project! This year Keep Cincinnati Beautiful has been holding volunteer sessions to help create their installation "INCANDESCENT"

09/12/2024

Shining a spotlight on: Black Art Speaks and Asa Featherstone, IV

“I’d hope they can walk away with perspective, appreciation, and deeper respect for the versatility and strength of all of the communities that contribute to making our city special.” - Asa Featherstone, IV

Catch Black Art Speaks and Asa Featherstone, IV’s collaboration, “We Love Us,” this October at BLINK 👁️

“We Love Us” is a cinematic film and photographic display celebrating the unique beauty and identity of four of Cincinnati’s majority Black communities: Avondale, Lincoln Heights, Forest Park, and Roselawn. This project highlights the diverse stories and perspectives of the residents, artists, and business owners who call these neighborhoods home, offering a view beyond the typical narratives.

09/10/2024

The Thompson House, a historic gem dating back to the early 19th century, has witnessed countless milestones unfold within its walls. From presidential visits to the birth of a legendary inventor, this iconic building has played a significant role in shaping our region's history.

This October, the Thompson House will come to life with projection mapping. Experience it at BLINK 2024 👁

📸 Zak Kauth

09/09/2024

Shining a spotlight on: .artist

“In true homage to the automotive ethos, my practice is steeped in an authentic engagement with the culture, manifesting an affectionate grasp of its nuances and my personal experiences there within. Through this lens, utilizing the inherent skill set and a high attention to craft, my work evolves through an exploration of the ephemeral, the perpetual, and the unadorned allure of the everyday.” - Taylor Pilote

Taylor Pilote brings his light-based art to BLINK 👁️ Check it out this October.

🎥 "UNDROMA" by Taylor Pilote

09/06/2024

Secret Walls returns to BLINK Cincinnati for The Art of Competition Tour powered by Ultra & 👁

⏱ Friday, October 18th, 2024
📍 AGAR, 1205 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

We’re thrilled to have Secret Walls bring another one of their world-famous paint battles to our city. Learn more about the event and snag your free tickets at SECRETWALLS.WORLD.

09/05/2024

What makes you glow? Can you describe, with words or pictures, the light inside of you and the spark you see in others? If you'd like to try, join us on Saturday, September 28th for an afternoon of lantern making with teaching artist, Julia Lipovsky. Through writing prompts, collaborative drawing, and creative reuse, artists of all ages are invited to contribute to What Grows Together, Glows Together, a BLINK installation featuring hundreds of community made lanterns.

DAY: Saturday, September 28th, 2024
TIME: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
LOCATION: WordPlay, 1556 Chase Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45223

We hope to see you there! 👁🙌

About WordPlay:
WordPlay is an arts-organization that sparks storytelling through creative expression and arts in healing with Cincinnati’s young people to cultivate belonging, celebrate our strengths and empower the community in its pursuit of social justice.

09/05/2024

Just in: A first glimpse of this year’s BLINK zones 👁 Make Room for Wonder in…

Findlay Market (OH)
Over the Rhine (OH)
Downtown (OH)
The Banks (OH)
Covington (KY)
Newport (KY)

With more details coming soon!

09/03/2024

Shining a spotlight on:

“BLINK is a beacon of light in my hometown & it’s larger than life- a reflection of who I am & the work that I do as a fashion designer & artist. It feels like it’s written in the stars for me to create BLINK’s first ever fashion show series & I’m incredibly honored to do so.” - Asha Ama

Get ready for BLINK’s first ever catwalk, a fashion show by Asha Ama: Cincinnati-born designer + Project Runway All Star 👁️

📸 Photos by Marek Urbanski

08/30/2024

On Saturday, October 19th, MegaCorp Pavilion will be transformed into a fully immersive BLINK installation 👁 Don’t miss the official BLINK after party with music by renowned performer Austin Millz 👁

Secure your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/3AJj6pn

08/28/2024

Josh Heuser (AGAR Owner + BLINK Co-founder) shares how the BLINK Manifesto came to be 👁🙌 Experience The Future City this October at BLINK!

08/27/2024

Shining a spotlight on: SUSAN KOSTI

“I always try to be part of a larger community experience. I enjoy creating visuals with people who appreciate these experiences as much as I do. I believe this festival has that sense of community, and I see it as an environment that supports my artistic vision and work. What matters most to me is feeling inspired and motivated throughout the creative process and then to watch massive, giant monolithic projections, installations together as a form of modern ritual.” - Susan Kosti

We are thrilled to welcome Susan from Sydney, Australia. Experience her projection mapping October 17-20, 2024 👁

08/26/2024

Home to one of the oldest murals in Cincinnati (“Allegro” by Barron Krody) & home to our artists! We’d like to thank the Kinley Hotel Cincinnati for their gracious hospitality and for being the official hotel partner for BLINK’s 2024 artists 👁

We had the pleasure of meeting “Allegro” muralist, Barron Krody, at an artist happy hour for BLINK 2022 🥂

08/22/2024

Shining a spotlight on:

“I want them to walk away with a sense of wonder and curiosity, feeling as though they’ve stepped into a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. My goal is to create an experience that resonates on both an emotional and intellectual level, sparking conversations and reflections long after they’ve left the installation.” - Vince Fraser

Experience art from Vince Fraser, London-based project mapping artist, this October at BLINK 👁️

📸 “Ase Afro Frequencies” exhibition at Artechouse NYC *Vince Fraser / Artechouse*

08/22/2024

We're looking forward to hosting the preeminent conference on art and technology during BLINK. Want to attend CODAsummit? Check out these scholarships for working art professionals and art students! Apply by August 31st 👁

We are offering a limited number of scholarships for CODAsummit: Art, Technology and Place in Cincinnati October 16-18, 2024.

08/21/2024

Shining a spotlight on:

“Working with BLINK from its inception, it’s been incredible to see the city of Cincinnati come to life. Experiencing it with family and friends is truly magical.

This year, I’ve taken more of a mentor role to support artists with intermission screens. Utilized throughout the city, these will serve as additional wayfinding for attendees, elevating the BLINK festival experience.” - Jason Snell

We’re grateful for Jason’s many contributions to BLINK throughout the years. Keep your eyes peeled for these new intermission screens October 17th-20th 👁️

📸 “Ezzard Charles: The Cincinnati Cobra,” by Jason Snell with ArtWorks

08/17/2024

2 months to go 👁 Where are you traveling from to attend BLINK? 👇

08/16/2024

Want to shout out someone who shines bright through their work, service, creativity, and care? Nominate them to walk in the BLINK 2024 Parade as a TorchBearer! Each TorchBearer will be featured by walking in the parade with a special BLINK Torch, recognizing their contributions in front of over one hundred thousand anticipated spectators.

Let us know about your nominee’s accomplishments in their work and/or personal life, and how they let it shine! Nominations are open now through September 15th, 2024. Winners will be notified by late September. Submit your nominations here 👉 https://bit.ly/3M7pbxZ

Pictured: William Davis, BLINK 2022 Torchbearer

ish: Cincinnati Jewish Arts & Culture

08/14/2024

Shining a spotlight on:

“We like our work to evoke a peaceful and introspective sensory experience that allows the viewer to rediscover their connection to nature through the digital world.” - Jone Vizcaino & Ander Ugartemendia

Coming from Guipuzcoa, Spain, we’re excited to welcome Hotaru Visual Guerrilla to BLINK! Experience their installation at the Thompson House in Newport, KY. October 17th-20th 👁

📸 “Biomimicry” by Hotaru Visual Guerrilla Artwork

08/13/2024

“The BLINK Manifesto is essential for the future of BLINK and Cincinnati because it emphasizes our commitment to showcasing the future of art and technology. With each edition of BLINK, we use creativity and innovation to bring people together, fostering a sense of community and connection. The manifesto inspires us to believe that through creativity and unity, we can shape a brighter and more inclusive future for Cincinnati.” - Justin Brookhart, Executive Director of BLINK

🎥 “The Future City Manifesto” from the BLINK Archives

08/09/2024

Why do we BLINK?

The BLINK Manifesto has been a part of our DNA from the very beginning. It’s our north star and gives us purpose.

“We created a manifesto as a rally cry for our city - because that’s what future cities do, they move forward. They are guided by aspirational hopes and dreams, striving to be better year after year. The BLINK Manifesto was our beacon, a constant guiding light to be better.” - Andrew Salzbrun, BLINK Co-founder

Join us October 17th-20th, as we experience The Future City together.

08/08/2024

afterglow: the official BLINK after party feat. Austin Millz 👁

Come celebrate and dance the night away with us at MegaCorp Pavilion on Saturday, October 19th!

Learn more 👉 https://www.axs.com/events/639995/austin-millz-tickets

08/07/2024

Shining a spotlight on:

“I want to create moments where people can pause and enjoy something special. These rare moments are a win for me. I aim to create unifying experiences that transcend race, gender, and socioeconomic background, reminding us of what connects us. Lastly, I hope to inspire children with a sense of possibility, much like the wonder I felt visiting places like the Museum Center & COSI as a child. I hope my art can inspire them to create positive impacts in their community and ground them in a lifelong connection to Cincinnati.” - Kyle Eli Ebersole

Experience Kyle’s “Goodluck & Godspeed” projection mapping on Artworks’ “Armstrong” mural by Eduardo Kobra, as well as “Crescendo” by Kyle & Ian Molitors this October at BLINK 👁

🚀 “Goodluck & Godspeed” rendering for BLINK 2024
🎙 ”Mr. Dynamite” Artworks mural by Jenny Ustick, projection mapping by Kyle Eli Ebersole (photo by Ronny Salerno)
🎹 ”Crescendo” by Ian Molitors & Kyle Eli Ebersole

07/31/2024

Shining a spotlight on: .birdy

“Through hardship and adventure anyone, no matter who they are, can achieve greatness, while also finding fascination with creating the beasts one must conquer - with either brute strength or cunning intelligence. My desire with every mural is to create stories that people can tell their family and friends and feel like they have a place within them.” - Mandi Caskey

Miss Birdy, a Columbus-based muralist, makes her BLINK debut this October. Keep your eyes peeled for her fantasy-inspired mural this fall.
 
📸 “The Arrival” For 2Buck Invitational in Louisville, KY

07/29/2024

Shining a spotlight on:

What do you want people to walk away with when they see your mural series?

“First and foremost, I want people to feel something. My art is very personal. The series ‘Coming of Age’ features my nephew and niece. It is something I started back in 2020 and it intimately explores the Black adolescent experience through their eyes. It’s about change, the loss of innocence, and the vulnerability of youth but it also celebrates the dignity of that transition – one that we all go through. I’m hoping people leave feeling connected. That’s the power of art.” - Gee Horton

Gee’s “Coming of Age” mural series, in collaboration with (muralist) and (projection mapping artist), will span Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine. Take it all in this October during BLINK 2024 👁

To learn more about Gee and his work, visit: https://www.geehorton.com/

📸 “Coming of Age” render for BLINK 2024

07/22/2024

Want to learn about how you can shine your light in the BLINK 2024 Parade? Join a virtual session, open to all, with our Parade Partner, ish!

Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4cHGb9T

Tune in to catch the most important information about the BLINK parade and how you can be a part of the light!

07/17/2024

October 17th-20th, 2024.
Tag who you're bringing in the comments 👁👇

07/04/2024

Tonight, the city erupts in a symphony of light and togetherness. Happy 4th of July from your friends BLINK 👁

📸 2022 Drone Show with Sky Elements + Durham Studios

07/03/2024

Let it shine 🔦✨ Add your thread to a beautiful tapestry of life and light: the BLINK 2024 Parade.

Our friends in NKY and Cincinnati - we invite YOU to travel through the streets of our Future City. Adorned with illuminated costumes, props, sculptures, and more - we will light the way and inspire a region.

For more information and to apply to participate, visit blinkcincinnati.com/about/blink-parade 👁 Applications close on Sunday, August 4th @ 11:59 PM

🎥 AGAR