It's like a museum. Ask Jack about any kind of poster, and he'll point you the right stack. It's so…read morecool to flip around~

We randomly found this place while in town for a wedding. The collection is insane. There is…read moresomething magical about watching the owner flip through the stacks ever so carefully to reveal the posters. I was surprised by how knowledgeable he was about the artists themselves. The owner has the entire collection memorized so you can tell him practically any genre (music, sports, art exhibitions, travel posters, fashion, military etc..) and he will find you something you would love or wasn't even expecting. We ended up getting two because we couldn't decide. They are definitely pricey but he can help you find something in your price range. Since we were coming from out of town he had the posters mailed and they arrived in perfect condition. We got the framed immediately and have been enjoying them every day.

The Contemporary Arts Center is another one of the great, high culture museums in Cincinnati that…read morepunches above its weight, is affordable, and has numerous curated exhibitions and events that are worth your time. You won't find a Rothko here, but you will find an exceptional collection and rotating exhibits worth your attention. They have reciprocity with multiple reciprocal membership programs, and the Cincinnati museum pass program, as well. Plan half a day for this museum, and plan more than half a day of you see an even being run by one of their artists in residence. It is not uncommon to visit the Contemporary Arts Center, and then get swept into an artist in residence hands-on event for two to four hours...and then you leave remembering you need to come back another time to visit all of the artworks you had planned on seeing!

I visited this museum on a weekday afternoon. It wasn't busy, as I had expected. The cost was $12…read moreand I purchased the ticket online. At that particular time, they only had 2 floors open. The draw for me was the Gee Horton exhibit. It has since closed (as of August 30) but it was beautiful. I did visit the other exhibits while I was there and it took maybe less than an hour to go through the entire museum. I think the cost is pretty standard for a contemporary museum, but I'm not sure if they offer any free admission days as that would be a great incentive to get people in the doors. The staff I encountered were helpful and they also have a coffee shop with plenty of seating on the ground floor.

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

This gallery is fantastic for so many reasons…read more I first spent time here as a kid. They have a great summer program (I believe that it used to be free) where you spend a week or two getting to know the artists. Then, at the opening, you get to be a decentito and lead tours! The opening are always lovely. They are free and open to the public. They provide finger food and a cash bar. It's always modern art and usually features local artists. I love that it supports the art in our city! Also, it's open before shows at the Aronoff and is the perfect thing to visit if you arrive early.

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.

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.

i dig this place…read more they have exclusive framing rights to all of my concert art. what's more, they have super cool britto and c. harper stuff. many thanks to kt m. for taking me there. always liked my frames, now i love the store.

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

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

Cool, hidden in plain sight kind of place. Prior to FotoFocus 2014 using this gallery for the…read moreStills exhibition (runs Th-Sun 11-5pm til 11/1/14) , I had no idea what the building was for or that it even existed. I am not sure how often the gallery is open to the public but assume that there is an arts calendar with this info somewhere on the net. There is no public bathroom so hit the public library across the street if you're bladder is full. The gallery is two floors but is not that big. Parking is street only. DO NOT park in the adjacent lot.