10/10/2026
Charley Harper, who spent much of his life living and painting in Springfield Township, will be widely celebrated across Greater Cincinnati this October. Harper’s works will be shown as light installations, original paintings, and immersive experiences.
During the Blink Cincinnati festival, The Mercantile Immersive at 115 E 5th Street is hosting “Harper Alive.” This experience includes works from Harper’s wife Edie, and includes an original music score to accompany the artwork.
The Cincinnati Art Museum is displaying “The Art of Charley Harper: Creatures Wild and Tame” from October 16 to March 7. CAM reports that the exhibit shows “more than 140 of the artist’s drawings, gouaches, collages, screen prints, paintings, and posters”.
One day later, the Taft Art Museum will begin displaying “Edie McKee Harper: Modernist at Play.” Edie’s work will be on display until January 24.
Brett Harper, son of Charley and Edie, also has his work on display in the Springfield Township Administration Building until December 1.
This renaissance of Harper’s work is an exciting time to celebrate an artist who called Springfield Township home. ArtsConnect Springfield Township’s Harper Room displays Charley Harper’s art 365 day a year.
