CANstruction is an international community service project of the design and construction industry…read moreto benefit community food banks. Every March, architects, engineers, designers and contractors compete to design and build fantastic giant-sized structures made entirely out of canned foods. Teams of five people gather at five different locations around Cincinnati to build 10'x10'x10' sculptures in five hours. Following the construction, the exhibits stay up for three weeks for public viewing. Cincinnati consistently places at the top of America's best designs. In April, the sculptures are dismantled and donated to Freestore Foodbank. In 2012, CANstruction raised 55,000 lbs of food which equals over 40,000 meals for families in need. Since it's conception 15 years ago, over 500,000 lbs have been donated. Themed sculptures have included: - Pacman - Stormtrooper - Mr. Potato Head losing body parts - Kool-aid Man busting through a wall - A giant baseball glove - A giant bra - Rubix cube - a full-sized kitchen - Arc de Triumph - an Angry Birds scene ... and many more! The main venue for the sculptures is the Weston Art Gallery at the Aronoff, with other exhibits at Downtown Library, Downtown Macy's, and the Scripps Center on Walnut Street. Cost: FREE

A small space, mostly underground, but quiet and clean. It's free to look around, and though I…read morereceived a brief greeting, by and large there weren't people around when I was there. I stumbled upon an intriguing exhibit which amounted to a Punch and Judy show-style response to antisemitism. It was a bit out there, but in substance was less tone-deaf than some of the other exhibits I've been to. There's also the simple value of having restrooms, air conditioning, and water available on a hot summer day. Exhibits will vary, but I think this is likely to be a stop that is more than worth the short amount of time you're likely to spend on it.

Wonderful way to feature artists. Need to take the time to go downstairs - don't just look at the…read moreshow on the street level! Love the way Cincinnati supports the arts!

We love any place that presents mostly local artists in a cool spot. Gallery OTR has a revolving…read morecollection of different forms of art: photography (some great Cincinnati images in particular), painting, and even sculpture depending on the rotation. There is something for all tastes, be it contemporary, to traditional. We have visited usually on the weekends and enjoy interacting with the owner who comes from a mostly photography background, and really love his dog that usually sits on a pillow but is always happy to say hi and let you pet him. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and not stuffy like some galleries. So, whether you are looking to spruce up your walls or buy a nice gift for someone special, consider checking out Gallery OTR. If you are worried about parking, the garage on 12th and Vine around the corner is not only covered but one of the lowest cost in the city. We often find street parking nearby too.

Wonderful gallery in the Over-The-Rhine district in downtown Cincinnati. We just happened to wander…read morein after eating around the corner and were pleased with the eclectic mix of sculpture, prints, and paintings by local artists. Mark the owner was super-helpful and even recommended other galleries in the area to us. We returned later, bought a large print and he was even willing to ship it to us.

When you're downtown and looking for a a great gift handcrafted by a local artist look no further…read morethan the Fifth Street Gallery. A variety of artists with mixture of jewelry, pottery, glass, paintings and photography you will love to pick up for family, friends birthday, Christmas or a special treat for yourself knowing the work was made right here in Cincinnati.

This is a good place to find 'local' artists (who own and run this gallery in a cooperative of 15)…read more Pricing ranges from a few dollars for a custom card to $1000 for oil painting. Jewelry, pottery, glass works and other items. Good place for presents to take back from your trip to the Queen City on the Ohio.

Knowledgeable staff with a satisfying inventory! A must see collection of Charlie Harper gems!read more

I can't say that I have been to the other art galleries downtown, but I found myself outside…read moreFabulous Frames & Art yesterday and decided to take a look. Fabulous Frames also has locations in Montgomery and Northgate, but its new downtown location is nice and very new looking. The framing and artwork store is actually family owned and operated, and has been since it was founded back in 1981. I really liked what I saw from an artwork standpoint, and although it wasn't as fancy or as unique as the stuff you would see at the 5th Street Gallery (in the Hilton Netherland Plaza), Fab Frames has a lot of neat prints and a ton of work from local artists such as Charley Harper. Being a big sports fan I was pretty into all the framed photos of sports stadiums and action shots (Bearcats, Reds, Bengals, Buckeyes, Fighting Irish), but they also have a great selection of framed Cincinnati cityscapes and panoramas. In addition to their typical "museum quality framing" (custom or pre-framed), Fabulous Frames also does residential and corporate art consulting and artwork installation, and they do worldwide shipping. Not to be overshadowed by their many great services, the staff is also very friendly. I definitely recommend stopping in if you are in the Vine and Race Street areas, and you shouldn't be disappointed.

It's was exciting and private we stayed overnight for a special birthday celebration we brought in…read moreall of the fun things we needed to make our evening complete,food-games and drink

The Swing House in Cincinnati is a man's love story about a home restoration project. The swing as…read morethe focal point allows an interaction and appreciation for how the walls around you transcend into a work of art. We booked a stay here through AirBnB. The host is very kind and welcoming and allowed us to visit his house in progress next door. The home is equipped with everything you'll need for your stay as well as a very good sound system that is perfect for enhancing your artwork experience.

I'm new to the online auction, but had a great first experience with Casa Sykes. The online process…read morewas easy to navigate and understand. After winning, I was pleased to stop into the Gaza Sikes store, which was teeming with fabulous art. I'd stop in here anytime to browse, auction win or not, and I'd probably find something I couldn't live without. I'm currently checking out their December auction. It's very exciting. Say goodbye to my retirement account! LOL

Great auction items, excellent service - 4 stars!…read more I bid on a Caza Sikes auction on-line. Since I live in Minnesota, not Ohio, I used the "Live Auctioneers" internet bidding service. I lucked out and won the auction for a 7 foot tall antique circus poster. I'd been looking for this poster for nearly 10 years, ever since I lost out on the exact same poster on Ebay. I was outbid and it sold for over $1000. But I ended up getting the one at Caza for less than 300 bucks! Plus, this one was in a full frame - a very expensive project if you pay a frame shop to make one for you. The shipping process was very organized too...fast and a reasonable cost. They actually got the entire giant thing to me safely - no damage. Thumbs up! -Daddy Maxx Retro