History
The Kennedy Heights Arts Center is housed in the 132-year-old former home of Lewis Kennedy, who designed and built it. Kennedy later served as mayor of Kennedy Heights before the area was annexed by Cincinnati .

In 2003, developers had threatened to bulldoze the 21-room historic landmark at 6546 Montgomery Road for a storage facility.

The gothic-style, wood-frame building sits on 2.2 acres in the heart of the Montgomery corridor, adjacent to the Silverton business district.

Area residents formed a nonprofit corporation to purchase the building and the city of Cincinnati contributed $50,000 toward the acquisition. 40 neighbors personally pledged collateral to make the acquisition possible.

The Kennedy Heights Arts Center was established by a group of area residents to create a public resource for the creation of art. One person's dream has become the inspiration of many - literally hundreds of citizens throughout Cincinnati have helped us secure this historic property.

We look forward to bringing you creative programming including after-school art classes, art camps, and "extreme art retreats". Whether you're a beginning artist or an expert, there will be something waiting for you at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center !