CINCINNATI (WXIX) – After 30 years, the Cincinnati creative organization ArtWorks is rebranding as 1001 Colors.<\/p>\n
The change comes as the organization says they plan to expand its reach, allowing it the ability to \u201cgrow, differentiate and fully claim its identity on a larger stage.<\/p>\n
CEO and Artistic Director, Colleen Houston, shared the vision behind the new identity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe chose the name 1001 Colors because it gives us a name that is truly our own, distinct, memorable, and positions us to stand out both locally and nationally,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s a powerful expression of who we are today and a forward-looking decision that reflects the scale of our ambition and our belief that creativity opens pathways for every young person, every artist, and every community we serve.1001 Colors reflects a spectrum of ideas, voices, and possibilities of our creative community and our potential.\u201d<\/p>\n
The organization says that this summer, apprentices will work across a mix of projects, ranging from large-scale murals, design and film to community-based projects.<\/p>\n
These include a new Cincinnati Public Radio mural on the building in Evanston and the statewide initiative, the America 250 Tuskegee Airmen mural series. <\/p>\n
Former Cincinnati Mayor and founder of the ArtWorks mural program, Mark Mallory, reflected on that impact:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe murals in Cincinnati are a visual representation of the creativity of this area… that visual impact is something that will never go away.\u201d<\/p>\n
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