ArtsWave raises $12.1M for Greater Cincinnati arts organizations, artists, and cultural programs

ArtsWave in Cincinnati, Ohio, has announced that it raised more than $12.1 million through its 2026 community campaign in support of arts organizations, artists, and cultural initiatives across the region. The annual fundraising effort drew contributions from more than 20,000 donors and will fund over 150 arts-focused groups and projects. The campaign continued a three-year run of historically strong fundraising despite broader economic uncertainty affecting nonprofits nationwide. The funding will expand initiatives including More Arts More Kids, providing free arts field trips to nearly 20,000 students, while also supporting public art, regional festivals, artist residencies, and digital ticketing programs that annually generate more than $200,000 for local arts organizations.