May Showers Appreciation for PHW Programs & Projects

As if it wasn't fun enough to say "May the fourth be with you," we also get to say we've been particularly honored in the last month! And that is something we can all get excited about!

(In addition to well timed calendar puns) 

This month's newsletter contains updates on awards for our Incline Run project, recognition of our Homesteading Program, the PHW sponsored PH Arts Connection group is awarded, and  several ARCO updates including greatly anticipated music festival. 

GENERAL UPDATES

Sending off our Spring Interns!

Help us thank and congratulate Price Hill Will’s spring interns and soon-to-be college graduates, Mira, Rose, and Charniqa! Mira and Rose both graduate from the University of Cincinnati this semester. Mira worked on the Walk Warsaw project and several marketing materials for ARCO and Rose worked on graphics for our new ARCO social media accounts. Charniqa is graduating from Mount St. Joseph University this semester and has worked on Price Hill Will’s social media and our website for the last two semesters.

Program Spotlight: PHAC Secures Two Grants!

The Price Hill Arts Connection (PHAC) secured two grants to support the arts in Lower, East, and West Price Hill. The team received an Artswave Catalyzing Impact grant to support pop-up events, concerts, scavenger hunts, cooking demonstrations, and more! The team also received a Greater Cincinnati Foundation Summertime Kids grant to fund a youth photography project in East Price Hill in collaboration with Transformations CDC. The theme of the class will be “Learning about my community.”

If interested in collaborating, in art, or in learning more about the group email chair Ann Andriacco for more information. The group meets virtually the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM.

REAL ESTATE

Take Advantage of the Good[s]

Lower Price Hill is ordering our equipment and putting the final touches on the construction of Meiser's Fresh Grocery & Deli! Check out the transformation pictures below and follow us on Instagram and Facebook Groups at @meisersfresh for more updates. 

Until Meiser's opens its doors, the Lower Price Hill Farmers + Makers Market is taking place out front of their building with a free Meiser's Fresh fruits and vegetables stand and a great selection of other baked goods, personal care items, and handmade art pieces for sale by The Collective of Lower Price Hill Artists and Makers. Stop by and treat yourself while supporting neighbors. We're open weekly on Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm in front of 734 State Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45204 near the bus line at State + 8th with a parking lot behind the building. For more info, visit their site HERE.

COMMUNITY 

Incline Run gains traction with Golden Paintbrush Award  

The Incline Run mural is already winning awards! Price Hill Will won the 2021 Love Thy ‘Nati Golden Paintbrush award from Keep Cincinnati Beautiful for the mural concept and the community-involved process of working together to transform a blighted space into one that is appreciated, safe, and utilized.

The brochure stand is installed near the south entrance of the path, thanks to Paul Kroner of Studio Kroner! Soon it will be stocked with brochures highlighting a 3.5-mile historic walking tour through East Price Hill that starts on Maryland Ave

Belong, Be Strong Presents Plan to WPHCC 

The Belong, Be Strong: West Price Hill Plan Steering Committee provided a status update to the West Price Hill Community Council during the April 13, 2021 meeting. During this presentation, each of the five Plan Theme Working Groups (Business Development/Engagement; Transportation Infrastructure; Community Engagement; Marketing; Crime + Safety) provided an overview of the identified vision statements and goals that have resulted from the first two Working Group meetings. A copy of the presentation can be viewed by visiting HERE. 

The Steering Committee will be scheduling a third Working Group meeting in the following weeks, so be on the lookout for more information on date/time/location! All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Working Group meetings and join in the process. If you are interested in attending these meetings, or learning more, please contact Andy Juengling with the City of Cincinnati’s Department of City Planning at andy.juengling@cincinnati-oh.gov.

Stay tuned for more updates! In the meantime, please visit HERE to see the progress that has been made by the community so far!

ARTS & CULTURE

PHCCF Applications Still Open

The PHCCF Artist-In-Residency program has extended its deadline for artist submissions. Apply for this 2-week intensive residency with the students of MYCincinnati to co-create a brand new project that will premiere at the 2021 #PHCCF July 23-24 at Price Hill Will's ARCO event venue.

View the full RFP and application at creative community festival.org/apply. 

Selected applicants will receive a $2,500 stipend. For questions, email: raneem@pricehillwill.org.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Moving into May

Spring has sprung and that means it is time to MOVE with the Let’s Get Physical (LGP) team. Starting Sunday May 2nd, the team will offer in-person, socially-distanced, outdoor classes at Mt. Echo, Wilson Commons, Rapid Run and Olden View Parks. These classes are made possible with the support of the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. Through this collaboration and grant, the LGP team is testing out a sampler series of classes titled Passport to Healthy Living. Some of the offerings will be Zumba, Hooping, family fitness, Tai Chi and more! And finally, there is a Saturday walking group, If interested in participating in a class, please fill out this waiver prior to attending the class.

Last, but certainly not least, the LGP is undergoing a name change and updating their mission and goals. Be on the lookout for a new logo and name soon!

COMMUNITY PARTNER UPDATES

COMMUNITY MEETINGS