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Discover the Stories Behind the Art
Dive deeper with the Taft's experts on our collection and special exhibitions.
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Taft Coffee Club
Third Saturdays through September through November
October 26 and November 16
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Join us for a NEW small group coffee hour where you can engage in a collective experience around works of art! Led by Taft Educators, you will join in a group discussion over coffee and treats, then enjoy a gallery experience ranging from meditation, mindful drawing, creative writing, and beyond.
Participants are welcome to attend each session, but it is not required!
Registration is required. $10 for Taft members, $15 for non-members. Includes admission to special exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Tour & Workshop | Posing Beauty with SoL and Cleöcrt
Friday, November 1
1–4 p.m.**
Join writer, artist, and performer SoL in partnership with musician and visual artist Cleöcrt for a special tour of Posing Beauty, followed by a writing workshop reflecting on personal expressions of beauty.
Both new and experienced writers are welcome. Recommended for ages 18+. We encourage you to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time. Supplies are included.
Registration is required. $5 for members, $20 for non-members. Includes admission to special exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
**Please note, this event was originally listed to occur from 5:30–6:30 p.m., and is now from 1–4 p.m.
Jeffrey Henson Scales (born 1954), Young Man in Plaid, New York City, 1992/printed 2010, digital print. Courtesy of the artist
Artist's Take | Tour with Asha White
Friday, November 15
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join artist Asha White for a fashion-forward tour of Posing Beauty. As a creative leader, White has collaborated on several high-profile engagements including the 2020 “Black Lives Matter!” street mural in front of Cincinnati City Hall, designed murals for Elementz Hip Hop, and recently exhibited at the Cincinnati Art Museum, addressing the impact of racism on the mental health of the Black community. During this tour, White will share her unique artistic perspective on the historical and contemporary African American fashion seen in the exhibition.
Reservations are required. Admission is free for Taft members, guests of members with guest pass, military, and youth (17 and under); $15 for adults; $12 for seniors. Save on tickets when you buy online. Includes admission to special exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Lauren Kelley (born 1975), Pickin’, detail, 2007, color-coupler print. Courtesy of the artist
Curator Tours | Posing Beauty in African American Culture
Thursday, December 12
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Hear from the installing curator of Posing Beauty, Tamera Lenz Muente! During this expert-led tour, discover the process behind mounting an exhibition in both the Fifth Third Gallery, integrating the interpretation and display of the works in the collection galleries, and glean a first-hand account from one of the few people who works hands-on with traveling exhibitions.
Reservations are required. Admission is free for Taft members, guests of members with guest pass, military, and youth (17 and under); $15 for adults; $12 for seniors. Save on tickets when you buy online. Includes admission to special exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Mindful Moments
Second Mondays
12–12:20 p.m.
Stop by the museum for an art break! Join us for a 20-minute, close-looking experience with a work of art in our collection every second Monday of the month in the collection galleries.
Included with FREE Sunday and Monday general admission! No registration required.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Curator Gallery Talks
Third Mondays
12–12:20 p.m.
Stop by the museum for an art break! Join us for a 20-minute, curator gallery talk surrounding a work of art in our collection every third Monday of the month in the collection galleries.
Included with FREE Sunday and Monday general admission! No registration required.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Sensory Explorations
Select Sundays in July | July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28
Starting in August, Sensory Explorations will be Every Second Sunday
1–3 p.m.
Use senses like touch and hearing to experience the museum's collection and exhibition gallery spaces with our specially trained educators. Tools like 3-D printed reproductions, fabric samples, and soundscapes offer a new multi-sensory adventure at the Taft.
This is a FREE event! No registration required. This program is developed specially for visitors with low or no vision, but all guests are invited to participate.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Special thanks to Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired for providing the 3-D reproductions.