Discover more about the art, history, and experiences that bring the Taft Museum of Art to life—within and beyond its walls!
Most plant dyes produce warm earth tones that fade away relatively quickly, but indigo’s distinctive, cool hues are colorfast; they may lighten over time, but always remain blue. Explore the history of indigo and how its dyes have been used from the past to the present.
In fall 2023, the Taft Museum of Art received an unexpected email from a direct descendant of Nicholas Longworth—resident of the Taft historic house for over three decades beginning in 1830—resulting in a gift of three new portraits to the Taft collection. Learn more about the acquisition, history, and conservation of these portraits from the museum's Curatorial & Collections team.
The Taft's 2025 Fundraising Gala is a party that makes a difference. The tropical, 1960s-themed event grossed over $320,000 for another record-breaking year, raising funds to help support Taft’s many free educational programs such as Art for All, Artists Reaching Classrooms, and Family Fundays.
In April 2025, the Taft Museum of Art welcomed hip-hop artist Rich Robbins to Cincinnati for a two-week residency. During his time here, he immersed himself in the city's arts and culture scene and made an impact through various programs, performances, collaborations, and celebrations.
In 1940, thousands of enthusiastic consumers and curious spectators flocked to the America at Home pavilion at the New York World’s Fair. They admired architects’ and designers’ showrooms, which included contemporary interiors ranging from urban apartments to country retreats. Of the sixteen showrooms, one was a collaboration between the innovative furniture maker Wharton Esherick and Philadelphia architect George Howe.
Visitors to the Taft’s exhibition "Mystery & Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art" discovered fraternal regalia and teaching aids produced in the Queen City in the late 1800s. Explore highlights from the exhibition selected by Associate Curator, Ann Glasscock, PhD.
Have you ever wondered how the watches in the Taft collection were made? To better understand how watchmakers created the movements (i.e. the moving parts of a watch) housed in these small technological wonders, our associate curator, Ann Glasscock, PhD took an introduction to watchmaking class!
Wandering through the Taft Museum of Art’s collection galleries, you might spy a miniature ceramic woman balancing in her bare feet on a huge flower. Her serene expression belies vast power. She represents Guanyin, a deity who transformed from male to female and gained a new name over two thousand years of being venerated.
If you've seen screen adaptations of Austen's novels, you can probably picture the quintessential Regency-era gown—white, high-waisted, and flowy—that her heroine's frequently wear on film. Learn more about the fashion and the art of the time!