ArtsWave, the nonprofit that champions visual and performing arts across the Cincinnati region, launched a redesigned version of its mobile app on Monday. The update is intended to make it easier for families, students and longtime patrons to find and plan cultural outings amid the city’s bustling arts calendar.
New features aimed at busy families and art lovers
The refreshed app offers a cleaner, more intuitive navigation menu, allowing users to browse events by date, genre or neighborhood with just a few taps. A beefed‑up search engine lets visitors filter by price, age‑appropriateness and special promotions, while expanded content hubs provide background on local artists, venues and upcoming festivals.
One of the headline additions is the ArtsWave Pass, a subscription option priced at $9.99 per month. Pass holders receive a 50 percent discount on tickets to a wide range of performances, museum exhibitions and workshops, as well as exclusive offers at participating restaurants. To encourage trial, ArtsWave is giving every app user a free month of the Pass throughout October.
Leadership highlights the community impact
“The Cincinnati region is full of creativity, but with so much happening, finding what to do can be its own challenge,” said Alecia Kintner, president and CEO of ArtsWave. “The updated ArtsWave App makes discovery easier, whether you’re looking for something spontaneous, planning a full weekend or just wondering what’s happening nearby.”
Kintner emphasized that the app’s enhancements align with ArtsWave’s broader mission to broaden access to the arts for all residents, especially families seeking affordable, family‑friendly activities. By bundling ticket discounts with restaurant deals, the organization hopes to support local businesses while encouraging more people to experience the city’s cultural offerings.
How the app fits into Cincinnati’s growing cultural scene
Cincinnati has seen a surge in arts‑related tourism and community engagement in recent years, with festivals such as BLINK drawing national attention. The new app arrives just ahead of the BLINK festival, giving attendees a convenient tool to locate performances, pop‑up installations and related events across the city.
Local venues, from the Cincinnati Art Museum to smaller community theaters, have already signed on to participate in the ArtsWave Pass program. This partnership model not only drives ticket sales for arts organizations but also helps restaurants attract patrons before and after shows, creating a ripple effect that benefits the broader local economy.
What users can expect next
ArtsWave plans to roll out additional features later this year, including personalized event recommendations based on user preferences and a “plan‑my‑night” tool that integrates ticket purchasing with dining reservations. The organization also hinted at future collaborations with schools to promote arts education through the app’s resources.
For Cincinnati residents eager to explore the city’s vibrant cultural landscape, the updated ArtsWave app offers a single, user‑friendly hub to discover, plan and save on arts experiences.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
