Macy's Arts Sampler at UC Clermont College

The annual Macy’s Arts Sampler presented by ArtsWave will cover three Saturdays this winter, February 11, February 25 and March 10. As part of Macy’s Arts Sampler on Saturday, February 25, UC Clermont College Community Arts will present family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the UC Clermont College campus in Batavia. All events are free and open to the public thanks to the generous sponsorship of Macy’s.

Macy’s Arts Sampler celebrates the creative things — music, dance, theater, museums, and festivals — happening in large and small ways throughout our region. These weekends are great opportunities for families, friends, and neighbors to connect with one another and experience the arts through free events. UC Clermont College is located at 4200 Clermont College Dr. in Batavia. For directions to the college visit:

www.ucclermont.edu

All Day Events

10 a.m.–2 p.m. 

Craft Corner

Location:  Peters-Jones Building, Student Lounge Balcony

Join us at the craft tables for a variety of family-friendly activities.

10 a.m.–2 p.m.  Art Treasure Hunt
Location:  Snyder Building, Hallway across from Art Gallery
Search the campus for famous art reproductions. Read the clues and find the solution within the art work. Add up the clues to solve the puzzle, leading you to the Art Treasure Chest and a special prize!
 
10 a.m.–2 p.m.  The Esme Kenney Memorial Quilt Show
Location:  Snyder Building, Art Gallery, Room S140
A Tribute to Esme, Journey of Grief and Healing.  This exhibit is dedicated to Esme Kenney to bring awareness to violence against women.
 
Special Events
10–11 a.m.  Theatre Performance
Location:  Peters-Jones Building, Krueger Auditorium
The Ugly Duckling presented by ArtReach:  A Division of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.
Based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic story, we follow a poor little swan as he grows up "ugly" in a family of ducks before realizing his full potential. The classic we all grew up with offers a wonderful lesson on overcoming adversity and understanding and accepting each other's differences. Recommended for ages 5-10.
 
11 a.m.–1 p.m.  Face Painting
Location:  Snyder Building, Art Gallery, Room S140
Artist, Jennifer Pilott, owner of Fabulous Faces by Jen, will create awesome works of art using your face as the canvas.
 
11–11:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.  Color Explosion!
Location:  Snyder Building, Art Lab, Room S153
Explore an abstract style of painting called Color Field painting in this workshop. UC Clermont Assistant Professor, Kim Taylor, will introduce tools used to make geometric shapes and patterns along with
explosive colors of paint to help each participant create a modern “masterpiece.” All members of the family can try their hand at this fun workshop.
 
12–1 p.m.  Fun with Beads
Location:  Snyder Building, Room S143
Join UC Clermont Associate Professor, Kelly Frigard, to learn how to make necklaces with cool beads for girls and boys. Younger participants (ages 3-6) will use “kid-friendly” materials to create necklaces while older participants (ages 7-14+) will use more advanced materials. Recommended for ages 3-14+, parents will need to assist younger children.
 
1–2 p.m.  Theatre Performance
Location:  Peters-Jones Building, Krueger Auditorium
A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
What happens when feuding fairies meddle in the love lives of human couples? Comical adventures, mistaken identities, and a silly play-within-a-play! The cast of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream is on tour joined by Nick Bottom and the Mechanicals as they hilariously attempt to rehearse and perform a play for the Duke's wedding. In this whimsical forest, a happy ending is guaranteed for both sprites and mortals alike. Recommended for ages 10-adult.

Schedule is subject to change.  Space and supplies are limited on a first come, first served basis.
 
Macy’s Arts Sampler shines a spotlight on the arts in our community and is the kickoff for the annual ArtsWave Community Campaign, when people all across our region come together to support the creative things that make greater Cincinnati a great place to live. For a complete schedule of events or to download the Sampler app, visit www.TheArtsWave.org
 
The Macy’s Arts Sampler and additional community arts programming at UC Clermont College is supported by individuals and organizations throughout the area who recognize that their donations to ArtsWave help create a livelier community and a place where people from different backgrounds come together to share ideas and experiences.

About ArtsWave:
ArtsWave helps create the kind of thriving arts environment that makes the Cincinnati region a better place to live, work, play, and stay. We support and collaborate with arts organizations large and small throughout the area. Music, dance, theatre, galleries, museums, art centers, festivals, and more create community-wide benefits for everyone here. The arts create benefits like attractive, lively neighborhoods and a population that comes together to share ideas and experiences.