Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
How do I get to the Cincinnati Art Club
The Cincinnati Art Club is located at the foot of Mt. Adams at the corner of Martin Drive and Parkside Place adjacent to Eden Park. A neighbor to one of the most popular Cincinnati parks, home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park provides the Art Club easy access to any number of city landmarks, scenic overlooks and landscape features perfect for artistic pursuits.
Our address is 1021 Parkside Place, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. You can use the Map/Directions page to get a map and specific driving directions.
For public transportation, call Cincinnati Metro for ride information at 513-621-4455 or view maps and schedules online at www.go-metro.com.
See also the Map | Directions page.
What is the Winter weather policy?
We usually follow the Winter Schedule of the Cincinnati Public Schools, but for weekend activities this does not hold. We will email all members cancellation notifications for regularly scheduled activities and you may also check our Calendar of Events web page, we will post the information as soon as we know.
Membership
How do I become a Member of CAC
Cincinnati Art Club Membership is open to anyone who appreciates the visual arts. To get more information about our Club or an explanation of the process of becoming a Member of the Cincinnati Art Club, contact our Membership Chairperson. They can also make arrangements for you to attend up to three of our activities before you make your decision to join. Feel free to check out our Join In page to read more about our memberships. Becoming an Associate Member is the starting point for all new members and requires submission of an application, payment of the annual dues and awaiting approval by the Board of Trustees.
To Become a Signature Member…
Associate Members may submit artwork for evaluation by the Signature Review Committee. The Review is in place to ensure that Cincinnati Art Club members, exhibiting under the Signature Member banner, meet the historical standards of excellence established by our Founding Active Artists. Held in high regard by the community for representing expertise and quality, Signature Members exhibit the very best work of the Cincinnati Art Club.
Special Events
How do I get a Prospectus for ViewPoint?
ViewPoint is held in late summer or early fall each year and is open to all artists who wish to apply. ViewPoint is a National Juried Art Competition and Show. ViewPoint applications are usually made through Call for Entry (CAFé ) online. If you are already a CAFé  user, you should get notices from them when ViewPoint entry period starts and is about to close. You can also look at the ViewPoint Page on our website to download the Prospectus/Entry Form when available. You can contact ViewPoint to get more information or to add your name to the mailing list for future ViewPoint shows.
Reoccuring Activities for Members
Dinner Meetings
For Members and their Guests–
Dinner or Brunch Programs are held on the third Wednesday evening (Dinner) or Saturday morning (Brunch) of the month during the Club’s regular season (September – May). The Programs cover a host of topics withing the Visual Arts arena. Check the Club Calendar for that month’s scheduled Program. Although most of our Programs are open to Members and their guests, the May meeting is open to Members Only, it is our Annual Business Meeting. There are no Dinner Programs in June, July or August.
Dinner Meeting hours:
6:00 PM Fellowship
6:45 PM Food Service
7:30 PM Program
Brunch Meeting hours:
10:00 AM Fellowship
10:45 AM Food Service
11:30 AM Program
Exhibitions
Open to the Public –
The Cincinnati Art Club hosts Exhibitions at our Herman and Bessie Wessel Gallery throughout the year. During the Club’s regular season (September – May), exhibitions are held almost every month. Signature Member, Associate Member, Sketch Group, Critique Group shows are held on an annual basis, with shows of thematic or single media filling the additional months. See our Exhibitions page for more infomation.
Sketch Group
FREE with Membership–
Sketch Group meets twice weekly on Monday afternoon and Thursday evening.
Mondays:Â l:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursdays:Â 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Sketch Group is open to all Members, 18 years of age or older (or with parental permission, if younger that 18 years old). Sketch Group is a life modeling session that weekly alternates between Figure (nude or clothed) and Portrait (clothed single pose, usually seated, sometime in costume).
Critique Group
FREE with Membership–
Critique Group meets once a month on the first Tuesday evening.
First Tuesday– Critique Group 7:00 – about 9:00 pm
The Critique is run by Signature Members and is an open forum, where all are able to participate, and it helps members improve their work. It also can be beneficial for Associate Members who are wanting to apply for Signature membership.
Annual Duveneck Memorial Service
Open to the Public–
An annual tradition of visiting Duveneck’s grave site is held each Memorial Day, the last Monday of May. It is a fitting memorial to one of our most outstanding early members and remembrance of Members who we lost during the previous year. It includes a brief ceremonial reading of tributes by Club Members, past and present. We invite participation and welcome any Member and guests wanting to attend this annual visitation and eulogy.
We meet at Mother of God Cemetery in Covington at 10:00 am. The Memorial Service usually lasts no longer than 30 minutes.
Directions from Cincinnati:Â Take I-471 South to I-275 West towards the airport, Exit 80 to Left on Route 17/Madison Pike to Covington, Go 1.7 miles to Right into Mother of God Cemetery opposite Jackson Florist, Enter first available entrance to Right at first intersection, Proceed past the Cemetery administration building. You will arrive at a circle with a large sculpted Crucifix in the center. Duveneck’s grave is to the right marked by a large red marble stone.