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About Manifest Drawing Center

Manifest Drawing Center (M1) is part of The Manifest Center for the Visual Arts, a evolving hub for contemporary drawing, printmaking, and visual research in Cincinnati. Since mid-2022, the Drawing Center has been housed at the M1 location in Clifton, offering a flexible, welcoming space for exhibits, residencies, and artist talks. The venue continues to host major events like the IMPRINT printmaking biennials, the Painted Biennial, and milestone exhibitions marking The Manifest’s growth. Whether you’re a curious visitor or a devoted collector, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your trip.

Note: The Manifest Center is evolving its identity, with the Drawing Center remaining a vital part of the broader arts organization. This page covers the current M1 venue details, seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.

Venue details at a glance: • Address: Manifest Gallery, 2727 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206; Manifest Drawing Center (M1), 3464 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223. • Parking: On-site six spaces at M1, plus front and street parking. • Seating: Flexible, no fixed layout; chairs, stools, cushions, drawing horses, and easels available on a first-come, first-served basis. • Transit: East Walnut Hills location; Metro bus lines 1, 11, 24, 31 serve the area; UC shuttle in Uptown. • Nearby hotels: Graduate Cincinnati (151 Goodman St), Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area (3024 Short Vine St). • Notable programs: IMPRINT printmaking biennials, Painted Biennial (2025), and Phase One Printmaking Wing ribbon-cutting (2026). • Affiliate and official resources: follow Manifest Center updates and partner links for events, tours, and opportunities.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type: creative research gallery and drawing center (Manifest Gallery & Manifest Drawing Center).
  • Addresses: Manifest Gallery, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206; Manifest Drawing Center (M1), 3464 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223.
  • Drawing Center moved to its permanent M1 location in Clifton as of mid-2022; on-site parking available (six spaces) at M1; additional front and street parking.
  • Seating & layout: no fixed seating chart; seating is flexible; seating options include chairs, stools, cushions, and drawing horses/easels available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Transit: located in East Walnut Hills; local Metro bus routes serving the area include lines 1, 11, 24, 31; UC shuttle service also available in the Uptown area.
  • Nearby hotels: Graduate Cincinnati (151 Goodman Street), Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area (3024 Short Vine Street).
  • Notable events: IMPRINT printmaking biennials (season 21 prospectus and past schedules), Painted Biennial 2025, and Manifest’s 500th gallery exhibition (Season 21), plus Phase One Printmaking Wing ribbon-cutting in 2026.
  • Renaming/demolition note: Manifest is evolving into The Manifest Center for the Visual Arts; Drawing Center is part of this evolution, not demolished.