ABOUT THE CARNEGIE

OUR STORY

Whether on stage, in the classroom or in a gallery, The Carnegie inspires creativity for all.  We are the largest and only multidisciplinary arts venue in Northern Kentucky, with The Carnegie Galleries, the Eva G. Farris Education Center and the Otto M. Budig Theatre housed together under our landmark dome.

The Carnegie’s iconic building, originally constructed in 1904 as a Carnegie Library, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is one of only a few remaining Carnegie Libraries in the United States with a full-scale auditorium and has been our home since The Carnegie was founded in 1972.

Our mission of providing an extraordinary venue for the arts and arts education is made possible through the generosity of individuals, private foundations and businesses in our community. In addition, we receive operating support from the ArtsWave, the Kentucky Arts Council, The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and Kenton County Fiscal Courts. Membership dues and ticket sales comprise the remainder of our funding.

OUR MISSION

The Carnegie will utilize its historic building to provide a venue for emerging and established artists to create, perform, and exhibit; provide educational opportunities for the discovery and enhancement of creativity and celebrate the arts.

OUR VISION

To be recognized as the leader in the arts in Northern Kentucky.

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AUDIENCE ADVISORY

LANGUAGE: Sexual references, mild obscenities, and homophobic slurs.

ALCOHOL: Alcohol is consumed.

VIOLENCE: There is a boxing match in the musical.

FOR WHICH AUDIENCE: Kinky Boots is a mature musical comedy. The play is best suited for Grade 8 and up.

RATING: If it were a movie, Kinky Boots would be rated “PG-13.”

AUDIENCE ADVISORY

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN is a family-friendly production, appropriate for all ages.

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