Through generous funding from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and creative support from partner, the AGAR agency, the Holocaust & Humanity Center is proud to launch its newest initiative, the Cincy Upstander Project.
The Cincy Upstander Project aims to inspire our community to become upstanders through a city-wide art campaign, monthly programs, museum tours, giveaways, and training opportunities.
AGAR has installed inspirational, interactive murals in neighborhoods throughout the tri-state region. The murals feature local upstanders who use their character strengths to better their communities and the world. Some featured upstanders include: local Holocaust survivor Edith Carter, interfaith and Muslim leader Shakila Ahmad, and arts advocate Kick Lee.
New murals will appear in various neighborhoods in Cincinnati throughout 2021.
Take a picture in front of your favorite mural and use the hashtags #CincyUpstander and #UpstanderProject, and tag us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. We’ll automatically enter you to win monthly giveaways.
Here are seven places you can find the murals now:
1. Liberty Center in West Chester
Address: 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069
Located near: Pies & Pints, Old Navy
2. Cincy Shirts in Over-the-Rhine
Address: 1301 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
More About: Cincy Shirts creates amazing t-shirt designs that Cincinnati has grown to love. They have created a collection of Upstander shirt designs that you can purchase here. A portion of the proceeds go back to the Holocaust & Humanity Center!
3. Findlay Market
Address: 1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Located Near: French Crust Cafe
More About: Findlay Market is a longtime hub of small-owned businesses selling meat, produce & other local foods, plus a seasonal farmers’ market.
4. Taste of Belgium in Over-the-Rhine
Address: 1135 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
5. Mom ‘n ‘Em Coffee in Camp Washington
Address: 3128 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225
More About: Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee serves pastries, breakfast items , coffee, tea and in addition is open at night for tinned fishes, retail wine and a few other alcoholic beverages.
6. Silkroad Textiles in College Hill
Address: 6106 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224
More About: Silk Road Textiles is a premier retailer of ethically-traded fine fabrics and yarn from around the world.
7. Vine Street and McMillan Street in Clifton
Located Near: The Mad Frog
8. Northern Kentucky University, Library
Address: 1 Louie B Nunn Dr, Newport, KY 41076
9. Pendleton
Address: 418 E. 12th Street, Levering Alley
ABOUT THE CINCY UPSTANDER PROJECT
Through generous funding from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and creative support from the AGAR agency, the Cincy #UpstanderProject aims to inspire our community to become upstanders through a city-wide art campaign, monthly programs, museum tours, giveaways, and training opportunities.