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Keep Cincinnati Beautiful - Public Art

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From murals to traffic boxes, public art is art in public spaces meant for all to enjoy. It’s a type of placemaking that centers the needs of people and communities in designing shared public spaces. It can also improve neighborhood safety and well-being!

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Hey, Wall

Hey, Wall

A Story of Art and Community

by Verde, Susan

Picture Book - 2018

Armed with pencils, paints, dreams, and Grandma Addy's memories of how beautiful the neighborhood once was, Angel and others paint the big wall that had been cold, empty, and cheerless. Armed with pencils, paints, dreams, and Grandma Addy's memories of how beautiful the neighborhood once was, Angel and others paint the big wall that had been cold, empty, and cheerless. Show less

Armed with pencils, paints, dreams, and Grandma Addy's memories of how beautiful the neighborhood once was, Angel and others paint the big wall that had been cold, empty, and cheerless. Armed with pencils, paints, dreams, and Grandma Addy's memories of how beautiful the neighborhood once was, Angel and others paint the big wall that had been cold, empty, and cheerless. Show less

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Let's Get Creative

Let's Get Creative

Art for A Healthy Planet

by Rose, Jessica (Author of Let's get creative)

Book - 2024

This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers examines how artists are using their creativity to help the environment and build a more sustainable world. This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers examines how artists are using their creativity to help the environment and build a more sustainable world. Show less

This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers examines how artists are using their creativity to help the environment and build a more sustainable world. This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers examines how artists are using their creativity to help the environment and build a more sustainable world. Show less

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The Artivist

The Artivist

by Smith, Nikkolas

Picture Book - 2023

Motivated by the realization of global inequities, a young boy embraces his dual identities as an artist and activist, becoming an "Artivist" to make a difference by using his viral mural as a catalyst for positive change. Motivated by the realization of global inequities, a young boy embraces his dual identities as an artist and activist, becoming an "Artivist" to make a difference by using his viral mural as a catalyst for positive change. Show less

Motivated by the realization of global inequities, a young boy embraces his dual identities as an artist and activist, becoming an "Artivist" to make a difference by using his viral mural as a catalyst for positive change. Motivated by the realization of global inequities, a young boy embraces his dual identities as an artist and activist, becoming an "Artivist" to make a difference by using his viral mural as a catalyst for positive change. Show less

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Wall to Wall

Wall to Wall

Mural Art Around the World

by Fraser, Mary Ann

Book - 2024

This exciting, eye-opening tour of extraordinary wall art around the world, from prehistoric times to the present, illuminates both famous and little-known examples along with engaging stories about the people who inspired or created them. This exciting, eye-opening tour of extraordinary wall art around the world, from prehistoric times to the present, illuminates both famous and little-known examples along with engaging stories about the people who inspired or created them. Show less

This exciting, eye-opening tour of extraordinary wall art around the world, from prehistoric times to the present, illuminates both famous and little-known examples along with engaging stories about the people who inspired or created them. This exciting, eye-opening tour of extraordinary wall art around the world, from prehistoric times to the present, illuminates both famous and little-known examples along with engaging stories about the people who inspired or created them. Show less

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Maybe Something Beautiful

Maybe Something Beautiful

How Art Transformed A Neighborhood

by Campoy, F. Isabel

Picture Book - 2016

What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Show less

What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Show less

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The Artist

The Artist

by Vere, Ed

Picture Book - 2023

Armed with courage and creativity, a little artist adds color and life to a drab gray city, bringing beauty to those who live there. Armed with courage and creativity, a little artist adds color and life to a drab gray city, bringing beauty to those who live there. Show less

Armed with courage and creativity, a little artist adds color and life to a drab gray city, bringing beauty to those who live there. Armed with courage and creativity, a little artist adds color and life to a drab gray city, bringing beauty to those who live there. Show less

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Magic Trash

Magic Trash

A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art

by Shapiro, J. H.

Book - 2011

Describes artist Tyree Guyton's efforts to rebuild his childhood community from neglected, trash-filled lots to an artful space, and explains how he and his community discovered the healing power of art in the process. Describes artist Tyree Guyton's efforts to rebuild his childhood community from neglected, trash-filled lots to an artful space, and explains how he and his community discovered the healing power of art in the process. Show less

Describes artist Tyree Guyton's efforts to rebuild his childhood community from neglected, trash-filled lots to an artful space, and explains how he and his community discovered the healing power of art in the process. Describes artist Tyree Guyton's efforts to rebuild his childhood community from neglected, trash-filled lots to an artful space, and explains how he and his community discovered the healing power of art in the process. Show less

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Off the Wall

Off the Wall

by Taylor, Theodore, III

Picture Book - 2022

Missing the city life, a young girl starts to feel a sense of belonging in her new town when she discovers vibrant graffiti splashed throughout the neighborhoods, proving street art can be found everywhere--as well as a sense of home. Missing the city life, a young girl starts to feel a sense of belonging in her new town when she discovers vibrant graffiti splashed throughout the neighborhoods, proving street art can be found everywhere--as well as a sense of home. Show less

Missing the city life, a young girl starts to feel a sense of belonging in her new town when she discovers vibrant graffiti splashed throughout the neighborhoods, proving street art can be found everywhere--as well as a sense of home. Missing the city life, a young girl starts to feel a sense of belonging in her new town when she discovers vibrant graffiti splashed throughout the neighborhoods, proving street art can be found everywhere--as well as a sense of home. Show less

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Everything Naomi Loved

Everything Naomi Loved

by Yamasaki, Katie

Picture Book - 2020

Naomi has always loved her vibrant neighborhood but things are changing quickly so, inspired by Mr. Ray, she paints murals to preserve her favorite memories. Naomi has always loved her vibrant neighborhood but things are changing quickly so, inspired by Mr. Ray, she paints murals to preserve her favorite memories. Show less

Naomi has always loved her vibrant neighborhood but things are changing quickly so, inspired by Mr. Ray, she paints murals to preserve her favorite memories. Naomi has always loved her vibrant neighborhood but things are changing quickly so, inspired by Mr. Ray, she paints murals to preserve her favorite memories. Show less

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The Umbrella House

The Umbrella House

by Nelson, Colleen

Book - 2023

Entering a Young Voices video competition when a real-estate mogul threatens to buy her historic East Village apartment building, Ruby documents the lives...Show more Entering a Young Voices video competition when a real-estate mogul threatens to buy her historic East Village apartment building, Ruby documents the lives of her wonderful neighbors and stumbles upon the mystery of the Midnight Muralist, who could be the key to saving her home. Show less

Entering a Young Voices video competition when a real-estate mogul threatens to buy her historic East Village apartment building, Ruby documents the lives...Show more Entering a Young Voices video competition when a real-estate mogul threatens to buy her historic East Village apartment building, Ruby documents the lives of her wonderful neighbors and stumbles upon the mystery of the Midnight Muralist, who could be the key to saving her home. Show less

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Boogie Boogie, Y'all

Boogie Boogie, Y'all

by Esperanza, C. G.

Picture Book - 2021

Lively and colorful with a read-aloud beat, this picture book celebrates the rich culture of the Boogie Down Bronx, inviting readers to an epic block party! Lively and colorful with a read-aloud beat, this picture book celebrates the rich culture of the Boogie Down Bronx, inviting readers to an epic block party! Show less

Lively and colorful with a read-aloud beat, this picture book celebrates the rich culture of the Boogie Down Bronx, inviting readers to an epic block party! Lively and colorful with a read-aloud beat, this picture book celebrates the rich culture of the Boogie Down Bronx, inviting readers to an epic block party! Show less

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The Creative Instigator's Handbook

The Creative Instigator's Handbook

A DIY Guide to Making Social Change Through Art

by Prain, Leanne

Book - 2022

Flash mobs come and go, but purposeful creativity can change communities. Are you a creative (aspiring or otherwise) who is curious about how you can appl...Show more Flash mobs come and go, but purposeful creativity can change communities. Are you a creative (aspiring or otherwise) who is curious about how you can apply your skills to activist, socially engaged art projects? Whether you paint, sew, sing, build, weld, or rhyme, Make It Meaningful explores how to take that big project you’ve been dreaming about and actually make it a happen. Show less

Flash mobs come and go, but purposeful creativity can change communities. Are you a creative (aspiring or otherwise) who is curious about how you can appl...Show more Flash mobs come and go, but purposeful creativity can change communities. Are you a creative (aspiring or otherwise) who is curious about how you can apply your skills to activist, socially engaged art projects? Whether you paint, sew, sing, build, weld, or rhyme, Make It Meaningful explores how to take that big project you’ve been dreaming about and actually make it a happen. Show less

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Unfadeable

Unfadeable

by Broaddus, Maurice

Book - 2022

Secretly living on her own, graffiti artist Bella “Unfadeable” Fades must learn how to bring her community together to fight back when corrupt people try to defund her Indianapolis neighborhood. Secretly living on her own, graffiti artist Bella “Unfadeable” Fades must learn how to bring her community together to fight back when corrupt people try to defund her Indianapolis neighborhood. Show less

Secretly living on her own, graffiti artist Bella “Unfadeable” Fades must learn how to bring her community together to fight back when corrupt people try to defund her Indianapolis neighborhood. Secretly living on her own, graffiti artist Bella “Unfadeable” Fades must learn how to bring her community together to fight back when corrupt people try to defund her Indianapolis neighborhood. Show less

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You're Welcome, Universe

You're Welcome, Universe

by Gardner, Whitney

Book - 2017

When Julia gets kicked out of the Kingston School for the Deaf for putting up an illegal mural, she is moved to a mainstream school in the suburbs where ...Show more When Julia gets kicked out of the Kingston School for the Deaf for putting up an illegal mural, she is moved to a mainstream school in the suburbs where she starts putting up more art, but she soon finds that someone is showing off their skills by adding to her tags. Show less

When Julia gets kicked out of the Kingston School for the Deaf for putting up an illegal mural, she is moved to a mainstream school in the suburbs where ...Show more When Julia gets kicked out of the Kingston School for the Deaf for putting up an illegal mural, she is moved to a mainstream school in the suburbs where she starts putting up more art, but she soon finds that someone is showing off their skills by adding to her tags. Show less

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The Harlem Charade

The Harlem Charade

by Tarpley, Natasha Anastasia

Book - 2017

Seventh-graders Jin, Alexandra, and Elvin come from very different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all live in Harlem, and when Elvin's grandfathe...Show more Seventh-graders Jin, Alexandra, and Elvin come from very different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all live in Harlem, and when Elvin's grandfather is attacked they band together to find out who is responsible--and the search leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune, and into conflict with an ambitious politician who wants to turn Harlem into an historic amusement park. Show less

Seventh-graders Jin, Alexandra, and Elvin come from very different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all live in Harlem, and when Elvin's grandfathe...Show more Seventh-graders Jin, Alexandra, and Elvin come from very different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all live in Harlem, and when Elvin's grandfather is attacked they band together to find out who is responsible--and the search leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune, and into conflict with an ambitious politician who wants to turn Harlem into an historic amusement park. Show less

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Art Works

Art Works

How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together

by Grossinger, Ken

eBook - 2023

When artists and organizers combine forces, new forms of political mobilization follow—which shape lasting social change. And yet few people appreciate ho...Show more When artists and organizers combine forces, new forms of political mobilization follow—which shape lasting social change. And yet few people appreciate how much deliberate strategy often propels this vital social change work. Behind the scenes, artists, organizers, political activists, and philanthropists have worked together to hone powerful strategies for achieving the world we want and the world we need. Show less

When artists and organizers combine forces, new forms of political mobilization follow—which shape lasting social change. And yet few people appreciate ho...Show more When artists and organizers combine forces, new forms of political mobilization follow—which shape lasting social change. And yet few people appreciate how much deliberate strategy often propels this vital social change work. Behind the scenes, artists, organizers, political activists, and philanthropists have worked together to hone powerful strategies for achieving the world we want and the world we need. Show less

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Bros

Bros

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Picture Book - 2024

Celebrating boyhood and friendship, this upbeat picture book follows a group of young Black boys as they spend an adventure-filled day together living their best lives freely in their community. Celebrating boyhood and friendship, this upbeat picture book follows a group of young Black boys as they spend an adventure-filled day together living their best lives freely in their community. Show less

Celebrating boyhood and friendship, this upbeat picture book follows a group of young Black boys as they spend an adventure-filled day together living their best lives freely in their community. Celebrating boyhood and friendship, this upbeat picture book follows a group of young Black boys as they spend an adventure-filled day together living their best lives freely in their community. Show less

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The Power of Art

The Power of Art

A Human History of Art: From Babylon to New York City

by Campbell, Caroline

Book - 2024

Unlocking the human stories behind millennia of art, the eminent curator, taking us from ancient Babylon to contemporary Pyongyang, explains art’s power t...Show more Unlocking the human stories behind millennia of art, the eminent curator, taking us from ancient Babylon to contemporary Pyongyang, explains art’s power to illuminate our lives and reveals how great art resonates powerfully by transcending the boundaries of time. Show less

Unlocking the human stories behind millennia of art, the eminent curator, taking us from ancient Babylon to contemporary Pyongyang, explains art’s power t...Show more Unlocking the human stories behind millennia of art, the eminent curator, taking us from ancient Babylon to contemporary Pyongyang, explains art’s power to illuminate our lives and reveals how great art resonates powerfully by transcending the boundaries of time. Show less

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A Look at Urban Art

A Look at Urban Art

by Greve, Tom

Book - 2014

Presents information about street painting, including history, types, styles, and its destructive aspect. Presents information about street painting, including history, types, styles, and its destructive aspect. Show less

Presents information about street painting, including history, types, styles, and its destructive aspect. Presents information about street painting, including history, types, styles, and its destructive aspect. Show less

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Urban Street Art

Urban Street Art

by Wood, Alix

Book - 2015

Examines different types of urban street art, from yarn bombing and subvertising to lovelocks and guerrilla gardening. Examines different types of urban street art, from yarn bombing and subvertising to lovelocks and guerrilla gardening. Show less

Examines different types of urban street art, from yarn bombing and subvertising to lovelocks and guerrilla gardening. Examines different types of urban street art, from yarn bombing and subvertising to lovelocks and guerrilla gardening. Show less

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Dear Street

Dear Street

by Zier-Vogel, Lindsay

Picture Book - 2023

When Alice discovers that not everyone loves her street, she writes her street a love letter and leaves it for someone to find, and learns that the joy she spreads can come back to her. When Alice discovers that not everyone loves her street, she writes her street a love letter and leaves it for someone to find, and learns that the joy she spreads can come back to her. Show less

When Alice discovers that not everyone loves her street, she writes her street a love letter and leaves it for someone to find, and learns that the joy she spreads can come back to her. When Alice discovers that not everyone loves her street, she writes her street a love letter and leaves it for someone to find, and learns that the joy she spreads can come back to her. Show less

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