CAC to launch 44, a weekly Monday lunchtime arts series for arts enthusiasts who live, work or find themselves downtown, highlighting the importance of contemporary arts, to happen in Kaplan Hall, CAC’s Lobby. CINCINNATI—The Contemporary Arts Center announces a plan to launch of a new creative arts series 44 at the Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art. Artists of every discipline and genre – poets, musicians, dancers, playwrights, actors, performers, filmmakers – are invited to demonstrate their craft every Monday in the Center’s Kaplan Hall Lobby 11 am – 2 pm. Attendees can bring their own lunch or pre-order a catered lunch for $10. “As we celebrate our fifth year in the Rosenthal Center, we’re emphasizing the plural in Contemporary Arts Center,” says Raphaela Platow, Alice & Harris Weston Director and Chief Curator of the CAC. “It isn’t just visual – we’re featuring emerging and established talent in music, dance, theater, performance art, poetry and even DJs. We invite all disciplines and all of our neighbors.” 44 celebrates all forms of art and all stages of artistic practice. From dramatic readings to rehearsals to full-scale performances, 44 provides a dual experience – to artists seeking new audiences and venues, and to the downtown community seeking creative interaction. “I hope people who pass by on the street will be curious about what they see,” said the Rosenthal Center’s world-renowned, visionary architect Zaha Hadid as she designed Kaplan Hall. “They should ask themselves, ‘What's going on in here?’ and not hesitate to walk in and find out.” CBS News reports that 75% of office workers regularly eat lunch at their desks while working. The CAC invites those who habitually work through lunch to discover how productive they can be with a weekly creative break. FAQ What is 44? * A new weekly lunchtime arts series expanding Kaplan Hall Lobby programming to include a variety of arts experiences – Mondays 11 am - 2 pm * An opportunity to present artistic creation in a remarkable venue to a demographically appealing audience * A way for CAC to demonstrate its support for local artists and to give those who live and work downtown a way to integrate art into their daily lives Who is invited to perform? * Talented artists seeking local, national and international brand affiliation with the CAC: poets, musicians, dancers, singers, actors, playwrights, visual artists, performance artists, anyone with a great idea and strong talent * Established artists and groups seeking to experiment with new concepts with an arts enthusiastic audience * Emerging artists seeking a central venue to show their talent Who is in the audience? * Downtown employees and residents * Urban-minded art enthusiasts * CAC visitors and members What is the cost? Do artists receive a stipend? * 44 is a program where the CAC joins forces with artists, and together we present art for the public. For this reason, no monetary exchange takes place, either for the arts performed/exhibited or for the support services/facility use. The program is free to the public; CAC only charges for catered lunches. CAC provides significant logistical and promotional resources, including professional marketing and public relations, in support of artists’ participation. How do I get involved? Artists can send an e-mail to 44 @ cacmail.org, including name, contact information, background and a link to examples of their work. CAC’s 44 programming team will review submissions, and will contact selected artists to schedule performances.