The Lens

Visions of Nature across Time and Place features historical and contemporary photographs of people’s relationship with nature, near and far. The exhibition opens with photography by Lloyd Library co-founder Curtis Gates Lloyd (1859–1926), giving the viewer a rare glimpse of life around the globe and close to home through Lloyd’s artistic eye. Rick Conner’s and TJ Vissing’s contemporary photography of Central Ohio complements Lloyd’s by beautifully documenting nature as it exists today. Curtis Gates Lloyd traveled the world collecting books and plant specimens. While abroad, Lloyd brought his camera to document plants in their natural habitat and record their... Continue reading Visions of Nature across Time and Place

Hometown Heroes is a public art display featuring Cincinnatians who made an impact on the city. J. Miles Wolf creates collages combining historic and contemporary photographs of Cincinnati in locations significant to local heroes. The result tells the story of great achievements accomplished by these individuals, who include: William Howard Taft, Ezzard Charles, Harriett Beecher Stowe, DeHart Hubbard, and Oscar Robertson. Hometown Heroes aims to raise awareness of some of the remarkable achievements by fellow citizens that have lived or worked in Cincinnati. These photographic collages tell the story of these diverse... Continue reading J. Miles Wolf: Hometown Heroes

All of nature is intertwined, connected by a delicate relationship between living organisms—including humans—and their physical environment. From the smallest life forms on the forest floor to the shady canopies of old-growth oaks, maples, and sycamores, each species is dependent on the health of the land around them. Unfortunately, rapid climate change has led to record amounts of habitat loss, which threatens not only plants and animals, but all living things. Displayed among the habitat of Cincinnati Nature Center, this outdoor exhibition of photographs by Tom Croce features a collection of color images abstractly scaled to... Continue reading Critical Connection

This two-part exhibition includes a gallery exhibition of photographic prints and a public art component of large scale reproductions to be installed on selected buildings throughout the business districts in Northside, Clifton, and Camp Washington. The images depict extreme weather events focusing on the 1937 Flood in Cincinnati selected from the archives of the Cincinnati Museum Center and other resources. This exhibition and public art project showcase the rich history of photojournalism in the city of Cincinnati and also provide a cautionary tale as to how powerful Mother Nature can be, reminding us to respect that power. Curator: Kip Eagen Continue reading Local History: Historic Photographs of Extreme Cincinnati Weather

The annual juried exhibition, The World Around Them, presents over 75 photographs from professional and amateur fine art photographers capturing the world around them. Each photograph is reproduced in a large format for exhibition outdoors. We invite the community to visit and witness the art on display and in turn inspire others to record the world they see too.  Juror: Eric Hatch  Continue reading The World Around Them