School and Youth Programs

Artists on Tour brings a variety of arts experiences directly to you! Have the finest local teaching artists in the region come to your school and enhance learning with programs that cover a range of artistic styles and traditions.

Cincinnati Arts Association is proud to present SchoolTime performances throughout the school year that allow your students to experience the magic of live, professional theatre! 

The Overture Awards recognizes, encourages and rewards excellence in the arts among Greater Cincinnati students in grades 9-12. Its mission is to encourage arts education as an integral part of a student’s academic experience and to create an environment that encourages training in, and appreciation of, the arts.

The Afterschool Expand program combines the joy of the arts with personal growth. Artists from various disciplines collaborate with students in afterschool programs to help them understand and express their emotions in creative and enjoyable ways.

Visit Music Hall for an interactive learning experience, or bring Music Hall to your classroom with virtual presentations and hands-on activities about this National Historic Landmark.

Contact Administrative Assistant Julien Monick at (513) 287-6546 or admin@friendsofmusichall.org for either of these programs.

Schools may apply for financial assistance to help cover the cost of Artists on Tour and SchoolTime programs. CAA also manages the Aronoff Center Rental Assistance program.

For information on educational opportunities for Broadway in Cincinnati shows, or to request tickets at student prices, please contact the group sales manager by phone at (513) 369-4363 or by email.