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The Overture Awards program recognizes, encourages, and rewards excellence in the arts among Greater Cincinnati students in grades 9-12. Its mission is to encourage arts education as an integral part of a student’s academic experience and create an environment that encourages training and appreciation of the arts. The Overture Awards Competition is the area’s largest solo arts competition and o...

We interviewed the winners of the 2024 Overture Awards after their stellar performances. They tell us what art means to them.

4 Cincinnati drag queens teach you the basics of drag! We learn through three sections: The History of Drag, Drag as an Art Form, and Drag in Cincinnati!

We’re celebrating AAPI all May long, speaking with members of the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Rounding out our series, we spoke with artist Padma Chebrolu, the Artistic Director of the Cultural Centre of India and a CAA Teaching Artist. Padma has been recognized by the Ohio Arts Council. In our interview, Padma talks about her journey as a dancer and the advice she received from ...

We’re celebrating AAPI all May long, speaking with members of the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Our next artist is the Professor of Studio Arts and Head of Photography at Art Academy of Cincinnati, Emily Hanako Momohara. We discuss Emily’s experience growing up with a Caucasian mother and a Japanese-American father, representation of immigrant culture, and finding your identity thr...

We are happy to partner with our friends Cincinnati Ballet and their Sensory Friendly performance of The Little Mermaid to celebrate Autism Awareness Month! Sensory Friendly performances are created to provide a supportive and welcoming experience for those with sensory processing challenges to enjoy live ballet with their friends and family. Take a Deep Dive into Sensory Friendly performances ...

We’re celebrating AAPI all May long, speaking with members of the Asian American Pacific Islander community. First up is recent University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music graduate Benjamin Cheng. In this interview, we discuss Ben’s experience growing up in Tennessee and the juxtaposition of coming to UC to study theatre, what representation on stage means to the audience but also ...

April 204 - In celebration of National d/Deaf History Month, we had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the Professor of ASL and Deaf Studies at the University of Cincinnati, Emma Kist, and contractor for Miami Valley Interpreters, Lindsay Nickels. With Emma, we discuss the importance of the arts, accessibility, and the need for connection. And Lindsay gives us a peak into how she prepares fo...

This is Bluey’s Big Play, for Real Life! When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator J...

Conversation with Toilynn O’Neal Turner, Founding Director and CEO of the Robert O’Neal Multicultural Arts Center and Board Member for the Cincinnati Arts Association. To support ROMAC and their endeavor to occupy the old Regal Theatre in Cincinnati’ West End visit theromac.org/

Conversation with Josie Love Roebuck: Interdisciplinary Artist exhibiting at the Weston Art Gallery with Embracing One’s Wholeness. June 21 - August 18, 2024. For more of Josie’s artwork, visit her website www.josielroebuck.net/

Conversation with David Choate: Founder/Producing Artistic Director of Revolution Dance Theatre. Revolution Dance is a non-profit organization dedicated to building cultural diversity in the world of dance, particularly ballet. While dance studios may be commonplace in any town, Revolution takes the extra step of working to level the playing field so that minority students and children from low...

Conversation with Adalia Powell-Boehne: singer, songwriter, and teaching artist with the Cincinnati Arts Association. Music by Adalia Powell-Boehne "Green" by KNOTTS. Check them out on RUclips (www.youtube.com/@knottsband) and their website knotts.space

The Cincinnati Arts Association is committed to actively living our mission through the lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). During 2024, we will be amplifying diverse voices by sharing stories from a variety of people in Cincinnati’s vast arts community around the theme of “Art as Activism.” This teaser video serves as a sampling of the work already being done on our...

2021 Overture Awards Announcement and Celebration Final

Cincinnati Arts Association COVID 19: Health and Safety Guidelines Video

Sam Bowden: Overture Award Winner 2020, Creative Writing

Sylvia Nica: Overture Award Finalist 2020, Creative Writing

Trista Mullenix: Overture Award Finalist 2020, Dance

Luke Randazzo: Overture Award Finalist 2020, Vocal Music

Payton Hines: Overture Award Finalist 2020, Vocal Music

Meet Kasey Shao: Overture Award Winner 2020, Instrumental Music

2020 Overture Awards Spotlight