Art as a catalyst for connection.

AGAR Studios works to create meaningful, lasting experiences that reflect the identity and aspirations of the spaces they inhabit. Our work ensures that our public art is not just visually compelling, but also deeply meaningful.

Crafting Public Art with Purpose & Impact

At AGAR, we believe that in an increasingly transactional world, shared human experiences matter. We design and build immersive spaces and public art installations that foster connection, community, and cultural impact. Our approach to placemaking is not just about creating art; it’s about creating lasting experiences that activate spaces, inspire people, and contribute to the identity of a place.

Our Commitment to Excellence | We go beyond expectations to deliver impactful, high-quality artworks that are on time, on budget, and exceed the scope of what was promised. Our work is rooted in real people, real impact, and real connection, ensuring that every mural, sculpture, and installation is not just visually striking but deeply meaningful.

A Strategic Cycle of Connectivity | Public art is more than a moment in time—it’s a catalyst for engagement, economic vitality, and storytelling. By integrating community collaboration, artistic innovation, and thoughtful execution, we cultivate environments that delight, inspire, and endure.

Context. Curation. Community. Connectivity.

AGAR is an award-winning creative studio specializing in large-scale public art, interactive installations, and immersive placemaking. With a track record of producing high-impact visual experiences, AGAR has worked with leading institutions, municipalities, and brands to deliver transformative public art that fosters community engagement and storytelling. AGAR has also been a driving force behind BLINK Cincinnati, the largest light and art festival in the U.S.

Crafting Public Art with Purpose & Impact

AGAR is an award-winning creative studio specializing in large-scale public art, interactive installations, and immersive placemaking. With a track record of producing high-impact visual experiences, AGAR has worked with leading institutions, municipalities, and brands to deliver transformative public art that fosters community engagement and storytelling. AGAR has also been a driving force behind BLINK Cincinnati, the largest light and art festival in the U.S.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Public Art

AGAR’s creative output spans a spectrum of disciplines that shape the visual and emotional landscape of the communities we serve. Whether on walls, as integrated installations, or across building facades, our work invites people to see their environment —and each other —differently.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Public Art

Murals

We produce site-specific murals that reflect the character, history, and future of a place. From bold, large-scale statements to finely detailed narratives, our murals are designed in collaboration with artists and communities to create moments of pride and connection.

Our sculptural works range from iconic landmarks to playful, interactive pieces. Working in a variety of materials and scales, we combine conceptual rigor with technical expertise to deliver sculptural installations that spark curiosity and engagement.

Using light, motion, and technology, our projection mapping transforms architecture into dynamic storytelling platforms. Whether part of a one-night festival or a seasonal installation, our projection work animates space in ways that are immersive, temporal, and unforgettable.

services

PUBLIC ART
-Public Art Strategy & Planning
-Artist Sourcing, Curation & Creative Direction
-Design, Fabrication & Installation Oversight
-Community Engagement & Public Events

PLACEMAKING
-Placemaking & Cultural Strategy
-Community Engagement & Activation
-Brand Identity & Environmental Design
-Programming & Event Development

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BLINK Reveals 90 Artists, New Opening Event for 2026
Artists are sketching. Buildings are being mapped. The city is already starting to glow. BLINK organizers on Monday unveiled more than 90 artists selected for the 2026 festival and announced plans for a new opening-night celebration, roughly 20 new murals and...
AGAR ‘Afterimage’ projection art heading to Vivid Sydney
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A Cincinnati-based experimental company is taking its projection-mapping work to Australia as part of a major international festival. AGAR, an experimental company co-created by one of the creators of BLINK, is participating in Vivid Sydney 2026. The event...
BLINK abroad: Tourism, economic development organizations visit Paris, London to showcase region
Building on record-setting international interest in BLINK, illuminated by ArtsWave, a coalition of regional tourism and economic development organizations, along with corporate partners, traveled to Paris and London in March to showcase the festival, and the region, on a global stage....
AGAR’s art installation featured in Elm Street Plaza
Downtown’s new Elm Street Plaza now features four permanent pieces of sculpture art created by AGAR and Black Art Speaks, each designed to commemorate the legacy and cultural impact of Cincinnati’s King Records. Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer Guests pose for a...
New exhibition honoring Tony Dotson to open next month
A special art exhibition honoring the late Anthony “Tony” Dotson will open Downtown next month, celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of one of Cincinnati’s most iconic self-taught artists. Titled “Tony Dotson: A Retrospective,” it will feature nearly 100 works of...
BLINK Reveals 90 Artists, New Opening Event for 2026
Artists are sketching. Buildings are being mapped. The city is already starting to glow. BLINK organizers on Monday unveiled more than 90 artists selected for the 2026 festival and announced plans for a new opening-night celebration, roug...
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AGAR ‘Afterimage’ projection art heading to Vivid Sydney
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A Cincinnati-based experimental company is taking its projection-mapping work to Australia as part of a major international festival. AGAR, an experimental company co-created by one of the creators of BLINK, is p...
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BLINK abroad: Tourism, economic development organizations visit Paris, London to showcase region
Building on record-setting international interest in BLINK, illuminated by ArtsWave, a coalition of regional tourism and economic development organizations, along with corporate partners, traveled to Paris and London in March to showcase ...
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