ArtBeat
April 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
CHCA’s annual, day-long celebration of the arts, ArtBeat will inspire you to unleash your inner artist. Join us for a fun filled, inspiring day.
A joyful explosion of color, sound, and creativity, ArtBeat is a vibrant, day-long arts festival that celebrates the creativity spread across campuses and grades.
For one day each spring, our Martha S. Lindner Campus transforms into a high-energy visual and performing arts haven featuring musical, theatrical, and dance performances; more than 1,400 works of art on display; hands-on-art tables; professional and student artist demonstrations; delicious lunch and snacks; baked goods; and more.
Performances
Experience a full day of student-led performances across multiple venues, including the Lindner Theater and ArtBeat Avenue Theater. Performances range from vocal and instrumental music to theatre and dance, showcasing the diverse talents of CHCA students from all grade levels.
Gallery
Explore 1,400+ pieces of student artwork displayed in a walk-through gallery.
Hands-on-Art
Engage your creativity at our Hands-on-Art stations, offering activities suitable for all ages. Past stations have included paper quilling, 3D origami, sand art cards, quilt patchworking, musical maracas, and faux stained-glass art. Tickets for these activities can be purchased in advance or on the day of the event.
Lindner Theater Performance Schedule
ArtBeat Avenue Performance Schedule
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 ArtBeat Sponsors!
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FAQ
Get quick answers about parking, volunteer shifts, performance times, and how to support ArtBeat. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please contact our team.
What is ArtBeat?
ArtBeat is CHCA’s day-long celebration of the arts. Featuring musical, theatrical, and dance performances; more than 1,400 works of art on display; hands-on-art tables; professional and student artist demonstrations; delicious lunch and snacks; baked goods; and more, this fine arts festival celebrates students at every campus, from preschool through grade 12. A high-energy, family-friendly event, ArtBeat will inspire you to uncover your inner artist.
Where is ArtBeat?
ArtBeat performances and displays are spread across CHCA’s Martha S. Lindner campus, located at 11525 Snider Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249.
What can I expect?
Musical, theatrical, and dance performances happen concurrently in two theaters on campus, the Lindner Theater and ArtBeat Avenue Theater, and other locations. Gallery displays are open all day long for you to peruse students’ work as you munch on treats from our cafe or bake sale. Hands-on-art tables give you the opportunity to become the artist, while live demonstrating artists show the intricacy of their creative process in real time.
Is ArtBeat free?
Yes! ArtBeat is free for anyone to attend. But you may choose to support CHCA’s Arts by purchasing food from our cafe or bake sale, or through buying tickets to participate in one of our hands-on-art tables. All proceeds will be used to provide more opportunities within the Arts program.
How can I get involved?
There are several ways to jump in and help make ArtBeat a success:
It takes more than 350 volunteers to bring ArtBeat to life! Arts Volunteer page.
Note: All volunteers, including students in grades 9–12, must have fingerprints on file with CHCA. If you haven’t been fingerprinted at CHCA, email Judi Davis at Judi.Davis@chca-oh.org to make an appointment.
Contribute to our Bake Sale with sweet or savory treats. All proceeds benefit CHCA’s Arts program.
Skip the line by purchasing hands-on-art tickets and reserved parking spots in advance.
Where can I find more information?
Visit the myArtBeat page for important dates, event details, and audition information.
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