SOS ART

For A Better World 2026 exhibit features the works of poets and artists who use their voice to bring light to important issues. Sherie Shaffer and Vickie Cimprich's poetry reflect on the destruction of ecology and the precarious environmental balance. Their poetry is accompanied by the art of Mary Anne Donovan. Maureen (Mo) Conlan and Lisa Prantl reflect on the loss of freedom and the fall of the nation. Their poetry is complemented by the art of Janice Hudson. Bettina Ernst and Josie Smith reflect on hope and solidarity in the bleak environment of today. Emily Storch’s work accompanies their poetry. Accompanied by the art of Zoey Trimble, Don Fleming and Sandy Litteral reflect on the plundering of Mother Earth for fossil fuel and climate justice. James George and Lonna D. Kingsbury reflect on consumerism and the lack of accountability as profit becomes the sole goal. Their poetry is accompanied by the art of Mark Ullrich
To check out these works and more drop by when you can at St John’s Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220. Gallery hours- Mon: 8:30am-1pm; Tue, Wed, Thurs: 9am-2pm; Sun: 11am-2pm and by appointment (513-570 8767). The exhibition will be on view until June 28.

Also do join us Sunday June 28: 2-5pm, for Poetry Readings by more than 20 poets from the book and for a Closing Reception.

Images
1.Mary Anne Donovan
2. Janice Hudson
3. Emily Storch
4. Zoey Trimble
5. Mark Ullrich

For A Better World 2026 exhibit features the works of poets and artists who use their voice to bring light to important issues. Ellen Austin-Li and M.S. Mendoza reflect on home, belonging and what it means to be American. Their poetry is accompanied by the art of Michael Hurst. Thomas Backer and Henry Jacquez reflect on peace, religion and brotherhood. Their poetry is accompanied by the art of Farron Allen. Barbara L. Barnes and Penelope Epple dwell on democracy, gender, identity and representation in their poetry accompanied by the art of Charlemae Sexton. Gary Walton and Sarah Williams-Bryant reflect on the hollowness of consumerism and a digitally stimulated world. Their poetry is accompanied by the art of Jay Harriman.
To check out these works drop by when you can at St John’s Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220. Gallery hours- Mon: 8:30am-1pm; Tue, Wed, Thurs: 9am-2pm; Sun: 11am-2pm and by appointment (513-570 8767). The exhibition will be on view until June 28.

Also do join us Sunday, June 14, 2-5pm for Poetry Readings by more than 20 poets from the book; and for Poetry Readings and a Closing Reception on Sunday June 28: 2-5pm


Artworks by
1. Michael Hurst
2. Farron Allen
3. Charlemae Sexton.
4. Jay Harriman

We are delighted to invite you to the opening reception of our much awaited annual exhibitions- SOS ART and USA Miniprints for peace and justice. Now in its 24th year, SOS ART 2026 presents for 24 days an art show and event of creative expressions for peace and justice. More than 100 Greater Cincinnati artists will participate in this year’s SOS ART event at the Art Academy of Cincinnati The event features an interesting mix of paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, artist presentations, etc. on current issues of peace and justice.
Join us on Friday, June 19, 6 - 9pm for the opening reception featuring introductory remarks by artist and art teacher Jamie Schorsch, Music Entertainment by the “Lastboppers” and a potluck reception.
The exhibition will be on view until July 12.
Venue-The Art Academy of Cincinnati,
1212 Jackson St, Cincinnati 45202