The Cincinnati Contemporary Art Center is one of the first institutions in the United States dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art. The CAC was founded in in 1939 as the Modern Art Society by three visionary local women. First, the CAC has been an admired leader in the international art world.

Today the CAC is a non-collecting institution that focuses on new developments in painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, performance art and new media. The center showcasing contemporary art and artists relevant to diverse audience, and developing programming that examines and reflects the importance of the art.

Its current architectural redesign was directed by Zaha Hadid – a london architect known for her innovative structures. As they describe it, “From the street, the CAC’s jutting concrete reliefs trace the outlines of the galleries inside. Once inside, visitors can’t get lost: The floor is slightly tilted, and following its enforced flow around the lobby leads you to a floating stairway to the mezzanine.” CAC is a must see. If you visit Cincinnati be sure to stop by.