ArtsWave awarded $222,000 in grants to 26 local Black, Indigenous, and People of Color artists through its 2025 Black and Brown Artist Program, now in its fifth year. The funded projects span film, dance, literature, music, and visual arts, with artists exploring themes including cultural heritage preservation and mental health in minority communities.

Grant recipients also participate in professional development workshops. The program is funded through partnerships with the City of Cincinnati and Duke Energy, along with annual ArtsWave Campaign donors.

ArtsWave said it is planning a professional showcase featuring all 26 funded projects, with dates to be announced.

Source: ArtsWave