Culture Type | July 7, 2025
The Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati, Ohio, announced Ayana Ross is the 2026 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence. Ross is an Atlanta, Georgia-based painter whose figurative scenes capture poignant familial moments and reflect an array of social issues, including race, identity, and value systems.
Cincinnati Magazine | June 27, 2025
The Taft Museum announced Ayana Ross as its 2026 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, selecting the accredited oil painter for the 40th anniversary of the program. Created in honor of painter Robert S. Duncanson, the residency exists to uplift Black contemporary artists.
“With my practice as both an artist, an art educator, and my love for community engagement, I just felt like this was definitely worth my time,” Ross says.
Cincinnati Business Courier | June 6, 2025
There’s a traditional way to shape wood. And there’s the Wharton Esherick way. Often called the father of the studio furniture movement, Esherick (1887-1970) rejected straight lines and formal training in favor of experimentation and exploration.
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