To our members & creative community:

Our volunteer board has made the difficult decision to step down and pause all operations for the AIGA Cincinnati chapter. 

There are many reasons as to why we have come to this decision, but the first reason is that we as volunteers feel the national organization no longer supports the local communities in an effective manner. Additionally, the changes in funding that our chapter used to receive from membership dues have made it difficult for our chapter to continue to provide quality programming at a low cost to our community, and we believe the changes to the membership structure do not provide the same value as they once have in the past. Our goal as a chapter has always been focused on bringing the community together, not to gatekeep opportunities for attendees or for who can or cannot serve on our volunteer board…

  • Over the years we have tried to forge our own path and focus our efforts on the needs of our local community and focus on what we as a chapter can do for our community rather than focus on the lack of support we were receiving, and the differences in how we believe an organization can best support their community. But unfortunately, operating in this way is not sustainable for the long-term, and because of that, we believe that disbanding is what’s best for our chapter and our community.

    We know this news is disappointing, and we hope you know that we did not make this decision lightly. You might have a lot of questions, and while we may not have all of the answers right now, what we do know for certain is that Cincinnati Design Week will live on! With the help and support of our friends at Covington Creates, along with various design & creative organizations in the Cincinnati area, we will continue to bring our community together for opportunities to get inspired, connect, and learn something new. CDW has been our labor of love to the greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky area for 11 years, and it’s an event far too important to our community to let it end with us. Design week is for everyone, and we believe that together, we can build something that truly represents the entire community.

    We appreciate your patience as we continue to navigate what next steps look like for us. For more information or to get involved in the new era of Cincinnati Design Week, please contact us on either the form below or on CovCreates.com

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