ArtsWave has announced a record-breaking fundraising total for its 2024 campaign, raising over $12.5 million to support the region’s arts organizations, projects, and artists. This achievement marks the largest amount ever raised in the organization’s 97-year history. The announcement was made at a celebration held at the Taft Museum of Art, where the 2025 Campaign Chair was also revealed to be Mel Gravely, former ArtsWave board member and TriVersity Executive Chair.

The 2024 campaign, co-chaired by Jon Moeller, Chairman, President & CEO of P&G, and Lisa Sauer, retired P&G Senior Vice President, saw significant contributions from business leaders and community members. The “Leaders for Cincy Arts” initiative alone generated $2 million from 160 executives and leaders, highlighting a strong connection between economic and artistic futures in the region. Funds raised will support over 150 arts organizations, enabling diverse experiences and advancing the sector’s strategic goals, including economic vibrancy and workforce attraction.

Source: https://artswave.org/wp-content/uploads/5-23-24-2024-artswave-campaign-is-the-largest-in-its-97-year-history.pdf