Welcome to the Hillian Herald!

Our monthly newsletter will give you insight into the programs and projects Price Hill Will is currently working on, and how you can get involved! 

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FEATURED STORY

Incline Run Art Celebration Oct. 7th  

Have you seen the new Incline Run? The 550’ Incline Run is a shared-use trail connecting the neighborhoods of Lower and East Price Hill. The closed section of Maryland Avenue was in a state of disrepair for more than 30 years severing a vital physical and social connection between the neighborhoods.

Over the last year, Price Hill Will – with help from the Devou Good Foundation, the City of Cincinnati’s Safe & Clean Neighborhood Fund, the Ohio Arts Council ArtSTART grant, and the Homebase Mini Neighborhood Activation grant – has been curating and overseeing multiple placemaking and art initiatives along the pathway.

To commemorate the first batch of art installations, we plan to hold a community celebration on Thursday, October 7th from 2:00-4:30PM at the Incline Run (2623 Maryland Avenue 45204). On-street parking for the event can be found on the North end of Maryland Avenue or on Mt. Hope Avenue. The event will begin with a short program followed by an open house with art activities, food, and drink.  

PROJECT & PROGRAM UPDATES

MYCincinnati Starts This Month!

Our 11th season starts on October 4th, from 4-6pm daily! We can hardly contain our excitement to see students in person and make music together after over a year apart!  

The safety and health of our students continues to be our top priority, which is why masks are required for all students, staff, and teaching artists during the program, as well as social distancing through alternating pods spread out across the MYCincinnati Firehouse and ARCO. 

American Rescue Plan Grant

Introducing New MYCincinnati Teaching Artists

We’re happy to introduce two new teaching artists and members of the MYCincinnati family!

Visit joelalbertogarza.com to learn more about Joel. To learn more about Jett, visit jettwalkertrombone.com.

Hammer Time!

We are very excited that construction will begin on our Warsaw Avenue Creative Campus later this fall!  The renovations will start with interior clean-out and stabilization work at 3110-3112 Warsaw Ave. The building has a lot of termite damage in the first-floor joists and flooring, so construction crews will be focused on replacing damaged wood and stabilizing the building. Next we will start renovations on 3108 and 3114 Warsaw Ave. Listen to our discussion on Cincinnati Edition WVXU to learn more and how you can get involved! 

Homesteading Stories 

Our Homesteading program is a vehicle to homeownership for families that do not have access to credit through conventional means and are willing to put in sweat equity and improve their home.  

Currently there are 15 homesteading families working to restore their houses. Olivares and Maritza moved into their home with their three children in September 2017. Since then, they have performed numerous improvements to their property including painting of all interior rooms, plumbing improvements, basement renovation, kitchen remodeling, and a new roof. They have also made improvements to the landscaping, specifically taking down a large problematic tree, sculpting shrubbery, installing a fence and planting flowers. They are the first homeowners in their family and next year will have completed all of their payments. Then they can access the equity in their home to send kids to school, purchase a vehicle, or make other investments for their future.    

We are always looking for Price Hill houses that may be good candidates for our Homesteading Program. There is a waitlist of families in need of homesteading opportunities.   

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Viva Voce Artist Conversations Oct. 8th at ARCO    

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with ArtWorks at the Viva Voce Artist Conversations: Native Flora in Art, Friday October 8th at ARCO. Artists on the panel will discuss their work which explores the identity of people and place through the lens of local plant life, using Casa Colina as a backdrop to the conversation. 

Starting at 4:30 pm the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will be performing in the ARCO parking lot as an introduction to the event, with conversations starting inside Shawnee Theater (1st floor) at 5:30 pm. Bring your own blanket or chair to the outdoor performance.

 Casa Colina Dedication wraps up Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 15th

The dedication will start at 5pm with speeches from artists Batres Gilvin and others, with a performance from MYCincinnati at 6pm and food available throughout the event.  

RESIDENT LED-ORGANIZATIONS

Your help is needed to make the Art Auction a success! Bidding will begin on October 18th with three to five items being auctioned each day and runs through October 22nd. Anyone around the world can bid, and we will ship the artwork to them. So please spread the word, far and wide! 

Work Out to Live Local Music 

We are thrilled to announce that thanks to an Ohio Arts Council Grant secured by the Price Hill Arts Connection live music will be featured at select Let’s Get Physical classes! Now, you can exercise to live tunes from Price Hill residents; Aprina Johnson, Nick Keeling, Lauren Hancock, and Joe Hart. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer with Price Hillharmonic!

Price Hillharmonic is seeking 1-2 volunteers to help once a week with orchestra set up/tear down, and to assist teaching artists! You don’t need to be a musician to volunteer! 

The Price Hillharmonic is an adult community orchestra that meets on Thursday evenings from 6:15-8:15pm at ARCO. Volunteers would arrive at 6pm. 

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Thanks for getting involved in local groups and community councils! Please be aware meetings are often being held online or change location.