Bader + Simon Gallery

Apply. Create. Empower. Are you an emerging, underrepresented artist with a powerful story to tell? The Bader + Simon Empowerment Grant offers $7,500, exhibition space, and mentorship to amplify your voice! Your story is waiting to be told. Apply for the Bader + Simon Empowerment Grant today. ✨✨✨Link in Bio🔝 #baderandsimon #artgallery #empowermentgrant #artgrant #ohioart #ohiogrant #ohio #cincinnati #socialjustice #fyp #instagood #art

Our latest exhibition invites you to explore the powerful work of @vlcoxart - V.L. Cox. At a time when stories of division and injustice still fill our headlines, Cox’s work uses raw, historic imagery to push back against hate and bring people together. Click the link in our bio to explore our current exhibition. #baderandsimon #artist #artist #artgallery #artblog #cincinnati #vlcox #endhate

Your story is waiting to be told. Apply for the Bader + Simon Empowerment Grant today! Link in bio 🆙🔝 #artgallery #baderandsimon #art #artblog #fyp #artforchange #cincinnati #discover #artgram #artgrant #ohiogrant #cincyarts

Bader + Simon Empowerment Grant – Applications Closes Soon! The Bader + Simon Gallery opens in 2025 in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine, showcasing emerging, underrepresented artists. 100% of art sales go to the artists. The Bader + Simon Empowerment Grant supports artists using their work to spark dialogue and social change. 🔹 Grant: $7,500 (paid in installments) 🔹 Application Opens: Dec 15, 2024 🔹 Deadline: Feb 25, 2025 🔹 Funding Begins: May 1, 2025 Requirements: Create a body of work, participate in an artist talk, and engage in mentorship. Apply & learn more - baderandsimon.com Grant link in Bio. #BaderSimon #EmpowermentGrant #artistgrant #ohio #cincinnati #art #artist #artschool #ucdaap #cincinnatiartists #cincinnstiart #artgallery #fyp #artgram #ohiogrants #artgrant

In Episode 47, we sit down with Christen Clifford—artist, writer, mother, and passionate advocate for the trans community. From her work in Body Freedom for Every (Body) to her upcoming experimental memoir documentary, Christen brings art, activism, and raw honesty to the conversation. Resources from this episode: *Five Calls – The easiest way to contact your representatives: 5calls.org *Parents & Loved Ones of Trans Folx Workshop – Led by Shawndeez: shawndeez.com/work *Transformative Schools – Rethinking education for liberation: transformativeschools.org *Chase Strangio – Trans rights lawyer at the ACLU: aclu.org/bio/chase-strangioFind #BaderandSimon #Argallery #artpodcast #Podcast #ChristenClifford #TransRights #ArtAndActivism #BodyFreedom #spotify #artoftheday #artgram #fypシ #fyp #artblog

Need funding for your art? Let’s make it happen! ✨ Bader + Simon is hosting a LIVE Zoom Info Session where you can: *Learn how to apply *Get insider tips to make your submission stand out 📅 Date: Thursday, February 13th ⏰ Time: 8pm EST 📍 Zoom (Find the link on our website!) If you’re an artist looking for funding, this is your sign. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and take your art to the next level! Visit our website for the Zoom link! #BaderAndSimon #ArtForChange #GrantOpportunity #CreativeCommunity #fyp #art #artist #artgrant #ohio #cincinnati

This month, to honor, Black History Month, we will be featuring artists from our permanent collection. “The thing about black history is that the truth is so much more complex than anything you could make up.” -Henry Louis Gates

New B+S w/ Friends Episode! This week, we sat down with Carla Rae Johnson, an artist who isn’t afraid to challenge social, political, and cultural norms through her work. From conceptual and performance art to sculpture and installation, her creativity knows no bounds. Expect thought-provoking conversation, a little humor, and some classic BS. Don’t miss it—hit the link to listen now & explore her work at carlaraejohnson.org ⬇️ #BSwithFriends #ArtWithPurpose #CarlaRaeJohnson #BaderSimon #artgallery #artpodcast #spotify #fyp #discover #art #artgram #podcast #tunein #tuneintuesday

At Bader + Simon, we’re proud to support underrepresented artists through our grant program, designed to amplify voices and inspire conversations about art, community, and social justice. Are you an artist ready to make an impact? Learn more about how we’re fostering creativity and driving change. Visit our website for details on how this grant can help bring your vision to life. ✨Grant total: One-time stipend of $7500. ✨Applications close on February 25, 2025 with funding beginning May 1, 2025. ✨There will be a Zoom session on February 13, 2025, 8pm EST to offer guidance and answer any questions. #BaderAndSimon #ArtForChange #SupportingArtists #Grant #artgrants #supportart #artblog #artgallery #cincinnati #ohio #daap #universityofcincinnati #ohiostate #osu #fyp #discover

This week, the world is witnessing incredible strides in art, sustainability, and social justice—reminders of the power of collective action and creativity to drive meaningful change: ✨ Copenhagen Fashion Week 2025 showcases brands leading the way in ethical and eco-friendly fashion. ✨ Eco-art movements transform discarded materials into powerful calls for environmental stewardship. ✨ Urban farming initiatives tackle food insecurity, fostering unity and sustainable solutions. At Bader + Simon, we celebrate these stories as we showcase V.L. Cox, an artist whose work bridges art and activism. From her impactful ‘End Hate’ project to national movements like “Ministry of Truth: 1984/2020,” Cox’s art confronts discrimination and inspires change. Through her segregation-era door installations and bold statements, Cox reminds us that creativity can drive justice and equality. Let’s honor the power of art to build a more just and sustainable future. What inspires you about art’s role in change? #ArtForJustice #BaderAndSimon #VLCox #EndHate #SustainabilityInArt #ArtAndActivism #PositiveChange #artgallery #artgram #fyp #discover #artblog #podcast #socialjustice #cincinnati

You must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way… to get in the way.” — #JohnLewis In the face of uncertainty, art becomes a powerful tool for hope and action. Our latest blog highlights artists and activists like V.L. Cox, Donna Beisel, and Carla Rae Johnson, who are sparking vital conversations, driving change, and championing social justice through their work. At Bader + Simon, we’re committed to empowering communities by recognizing underrepresented artists and fostering collaborations around art, education, and activism. Together, we can create a brighter, more just future. Explore the blog and join the movement: [Link in Bio] #UnderrepresentedArtists #ArtActivism #SocialJusticeArt #BaderSimon #CincyArts #NationalArtScene #ArtForChange #baderandsimon #artgallery #cincinnati #cincy #art #artblog #fyp #actvism #vlcox #donnabeisel #carlaraejohnson

Cincinnati’s history is one of #creativity and #activism, and today is no different. This evening, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will bring “The Magic Cello” to Music Hall, featuring Ilya Finkelshteyn performing Saint-Saëns’ First Concerto, alongside works inspired by storytelling and imagination. At Bader + Simon, we’re proud to stand at the crossroads of art and advocacy. Our current exhibitions amplify voices that challenge perceptions and inspire change, continuing the legacy of social justice through creativity. #BaderAndSimon #CincinnatiArt #SocialJusticeThroughArt #TheMagicCello #CSO #CincinnatiHistory #ArtForChange #AmplifyVoices #EquityThroughArt #ArtAndAdvocacy #CultureAndJustice #UnderratedArtists #StorytellingThroughArt #fyp #instagood #art #music #artgallery #artblog