ArtsWave and Cincy Shirts have launched Cincy Arts Shirt Week, a fundraising effort linking custom apparel sales to support for arts organizations across the Cincinnati region. The initiative kicks off Thursday, April 16, 2026, with an event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Acres, 9941 Reading Road, Cincinnati.

Proceeds from limited-edition shirt sales during the week will be distributed among more than a dozen local arts organizations. The partnership connects ArtsWave’s annual community fundraising effort with Cincy Shirts’ retail network, with the goal of reaching audiences who may not participate in traditional arts giving campaigns. Ryan Strand, Vice President of Communications at ArtsWave, and Billy DeVore, Sales Director at Cincy Shirts, appeared on local television ahead of the launch to discuss the collaboration.

Source: WKRC Local 12