In response to a 73 percent increase in attendance among young adults (ages 13-21), the contemporary arts center will create a new young adult creativity center to provide career-building and…

The Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio will receive $312,474 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Museums for America federal grant program (CFDA 45.301) to create a new Young Adult Creativity Center. The Center will host over 200 annual events and engage more than 6,000 young adults ages 13 to 21 from the greater Cincinnati region in career-building and professional development activities in the creative industries. Two new career-focused programs, Teen Internships and the Young Adult College and Career Project, will provide insights, experience, and opportunities for teens interested in pursuing creative industry careers. The funding period is from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024.

In response to a 73 percent increase in attendance among young adults (ages 13-21), the contemporary arts center will create a new young adult creativity center to provide career-building and professional development activities that invite young adults to participate and gain experience in the creative industries. The new center will use methods from the contemporary arts to host more than 200 events annually and engage more than 6,000 young adults from the greater cincinnati region in creative work. Two new career-focused programs "teen internships and the young adult college and career project" will provide insight, experience, and opportunities for teens interested in pursuing careers in the creative industries.