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THE CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM

Passive creativity is dead. Art has evolved and its time to change the world.

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Public Projects

  • Artist Talk - "The Kool-Aid Wino"
    Artist Talk - "The Kool-Aid Wino"
    Artist Talk - "The Kool-Aid Wino"
    Sun, Jan 28
    Mount St. Joseph Recital Hall
    Jan 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Mount St. Joseph Recital Hall, 5701 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45233, USA
    Jan 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Mount St. Joseph Recital Hall, 5701 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45233, USA
    Michael Thompson Discussing his new Solo Show - "The Kool-Aid Wino"
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  • "The Kool-Aid Wino" Opening Reception
    "The Kool-Aid Wino" Opening Reception
    "The Kool-Aid Wino" Opening Reception
    Sun, Jan 21
    Studio San Giuseppe
    Jan 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    Studio San Giuseppe, 5701 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45233, USA
    Jan 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    Studio San Giuseppe, 5701 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45233, USA
    Michael Thompson's Solo-Exhibition reframes nostalgia and memory through poignant storytelling and cinematic humor.
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  • The Walk with Little Amal
    The Walk with Little Amal
    The Walk with Little Amal
    Fri, Sep 22
    Freedom Center
    Sep 22, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Freedom Center, 50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
    Sep 22, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Freedom Center, 50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
    Little Amal is part of The Walk, an international arts festival that supports refugees. She has visited 13 Countries and Millions of People.
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  • Georgia O'Keeffe, The Power of Place & the Creative Ecosystem
    Georgia O'Keeffe, The Power of Place & the Creative Ecosystem
    Georgia O'Keeffe, The Power of Place & the Creative Ecosystem
    Thu, Mar 30
    Cincinnati Art Museum
    Mar 30, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
    Mar 30, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
    Keynote Speech at Cincinnati Art Museum for their Special Exhibition, "Georgia O'Keeffe, Photographer" following my exhibition, "Sanctuaries".
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  • Secret Walls x BLINK
    Secret Walls x BLINK
    Secret Walls x BLINK
    Fri, Oct 14
    AGAR
    Oct 14, 2022, 9:00 PM – 9:05 PM
    AGAR, 1205 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
    Oct 14, 2022, 9:00 PM – 9:05 PM
    AGAR, 1205 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
    Winner of the Largest Art Battle in HISTORY! Witness the 100 foot Mural made in under 90 minutes by Internationally renowned artists for BLINK 2022
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  • TEDxUCincinnati: Creative Empathy & the Power of Truth through Art
    TEDxUCincinnati: Creative Empathy & the Power of Truth through Art
    TEDxUCincinnati: Creative Empathy & the Power of Truth through Art
    Sat, Mar 05
    Crossroads Uptown Cincinnati
    Mar 05, 2022, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Crossroads Uptown Cincinnati, 42 Calhoun St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
    Mar 05, 2022, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Crossroads Uptown Cincinnati, 42 Calhoun St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
    What is the role of an artist? How is your attention shaping the world?
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Creative Empathy & The Power of Truth through Art

MARCH 2022

Exhibitions

Current, Upcoming, & Past Shows

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Mumurations

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Painting & Light Installation

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Open through Sep 10, 2023

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Strange Fruit

Eva G. Farris Gallery

Installation, Sculpture, & Painting

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April - May 2021

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Sanctuaries

Cincinnati Art Museum

Oil Painting & Literature

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July - August 2022

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Voices of Freedom

Kennedy Heights Art Center

Oil & Charcoal

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October 2021 - April 2022

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The Gift

Wave Pool

Painting Installation

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November 2022 - January 2023

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Movements

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Multimedia Oil Painting

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October 2021 - May 2022

Artist Residencies

Engaging with the City, Educating the Community, Making sure Beauty is Accessible to All People.

Partners & Collaborators

Working with top institutions, companies,
and non-profits across the U.S.

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