CAM Kids Day Kicks Off!
11/2/2026
Held on the first Saturday of each month from October through April, CAM Kids Day invites families to discover the museum through artist-led projects, interactive performances, scavenger hunts, and creative activities for all ages. Here’s what’s coming up!
How'd They Do That?! The Frescos of Ermita de San Baudelio
10/29/2026
Have you ever wondered how frescos are removed from the walls of century-old chapels and buildings? Check out REC Artist in Residence Kenton Brett's wall activity "Preserve the Medieval Fresco" to learn more.
Pencil in Hand, Eye on the Ball
10/1/2026
Keep your eye on the ball! Learn to draw a soccer player with pencil in hand—instead of AI—by utilizing gesture, form, and line.
BLINK Inspired Art Making in the REC
9/30/2026
To prepare for BLINK—the nation’s largest free immersive art, light, and projection-mapping festival—the Rosenthal Education Center is making glow-in-the-dark paper bag vests and crowns to light up the festival.
REC Reads with Kenton Brett
8/26/2026
Kenton Brett, REC Artist in Residence, surprised Rosenthal Education Center (REC) visitors with lively story times and hands-on art-making activities in August 2026. Here's a review of some of his favorite books and art projects.
The Inspiration Behind beacon:beckon
7/28/2026
When creating beacon:beckon, 2026 REC Artist in Residence Kenton Brett drew inspiration from artworks across the Cincinnati Art Museum’s collection. Here are a few of the pieces that sparked Kenton’s creative process and helped bring the interactive installation to life.
DIY GOBO!
6/25/2026
The Rosenthal Education Center's Artist in Residence Brett Kenton created a handy dandy instruction sheet for you to make your own GOBO at home!
Behind the Scenes of "beacon: beckon"
6/3/2026
REC Artist-in-Residence Kenton Brett has been working diligently with museum staff to install the special exhibition "beacon: beckon" — here's a behind-the-scenes look!
Celebrate Art in Bloom in the REC!
4/23/2026
It’s that time of year again when the Cincinnati Art Museum welcomes floral artists from far and wide. Celebrate Art in Bloom this weekend in the REC and create tissue paper flowers to take home.
Paper Tree Sculptures—Check Them Out!
3/31/2026
Using brown paper bags, colorful tissue paper, cardboard, glue, and scissors, visitors to the Rosenthal Education Center (REC) can make their own tree-inspired artworks.
Exploring CAM's Library for Tiny Artists
2/25/2026
For the last 10 years, the Rosenthal Education Center (REC) has been building up the Tiny Artist’s Library with lots of books, toys, and educational materials for littles to enjoy and explore!
"Seasonal Houses" Highlights
1/29/2026
Recent visitors to the REC created hundreds of "Seasonal Houses." Take a look at some of our favorites.
Introducing ... Art for All Seasons!
11/25/2025
Experience the REC's newest theme, Art for All Seasons, and explore different artworks depicting the four seasons through interactive play and art-making activities.
All Four Seasons in One Visit!
10/21/2025
The REC team is excited to unveil its next theme: Art for All Seasons! Discover a diverse range of seasonal artworks spanning centuries and continents through games, puzzles, art-making activities, and creative play.
An Artist Once Known
9/29/2025
A panoramic landscape painting created by an enigmatic artist inspired REC Artist in Residence Karen Saunders's installation.
New REC Art Project Loading ...
8/26/2025
The REC welcomed more than 10,300 visitors this summer, and as the school year begins again, we’re excited to introduce our next art project.
Watch out! Yarn Creatures invade the REC!
8/6/2025
Visitors to the REC have had fun creating Yarn Creatures using felt, googly eyes, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and, most importantly, yarn. Here are a few of our favorites!
How to do Summer Right in the REC!
6/18/2025
The Rosenthal Education Center is open and ready for art-making fun all summer long for the whole family.
An Interview with Karen Saunders, 2025 REC Artist in Residence
6/12/2025
Learn more about Karen Saunders, the museum's 2025 Rosenthal Education Center (REC) Artist in Residence.
REC Install Week: "You and Me" by Karen Saunders
5/2/2025
Museum staff have been busy installing "You and Me and the Space Between: Our Expedition Starts Now" by REC artist in residence Karen Saunders.
Happy 10th Birthday to the REC!
4/7/2025
On March 9, 2025, the Rosenthal Education Center (REC) celebrated 10 years of art making, especially artworks created by the museum's youngest visitors.
Get Creative! Fun Things to do in the REC
3/3/2025
We’ve been busy in the Rosenthal Education Center (REC) celebrating 10 years of art-filled fun with A RECade: 10 Years of the Rosenthal Education Center!
Meet John Lanzador—REC Artist in Residence
5/17/2024
Get to know REC Artist in Residence John Lanzador!
Meet Julia Lipovsky—REC Artist in Residence
5/9/2023
We recently sat down with Julia Lipovsky, the 2023 REC Artist in Residence.
5 holiday happenings at CAM
12/18/2017
Get artistic this holiday season with the Cincinnati Art Museum!
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