Keep Cincinnati Beautiful

About

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful is a grassroots non-profit that cultivates connections between people, passion, and place. Since 1978 we have amplified service and stewardship to create community-driven, thriving public spaces in response to environmental inequities. Our team of artists bring color and vibrancy to Cincinnati neighborhoods, demonstrating commitment to and care for overlooked spaces. We believe that through collaboration art is a catalyst for community transformation. Working in partnership with neighborhoods, non-profits, local companies, and other artists, our team alongside volunteers artistically improve and reimagine neglected spaces. Eyesores in a community like vacant buildings, neglected lots, crumbling retaining walls, abandoned alleys, and vandalized traffic boxes are transformed into community assets through site specific, dynamic works of art. Collectively our work aims to reduce blight, crime, and litter, while increasing economic development and access to public art. Our multifaceted artistic approach to neighborhood improvement and engagement serve as positive interventions to promote equity and improve the quality of life for all residents of Cincinnati.