Six@Six – Community Lost and Found

Name: Six@Six – Community Lost and Found
Start: 2026-01-29T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Cincinnati Art Museum

Schedule

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Cincinnati Art Museum | Cincinnati, OH

Community Lost and Found: The Filling Station Project and the Revival of Main Street
Join the Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement as we continue our 15th anniversary season of our Six@Six lecture series! We are so excited to be bringing this series to the Cincinnati Art Museum.
The Filling Station Project is an ongoing photographic essay by Matthew Albritton that documents the rise and decline of a once-vital community hub: the local filling station. These stations were more than just places to refuel—they were gathering spots where neighbors shared cold drinks, exchanged news, and built connections. Today, these communal spaces have largely been replaced by corporate gas stations—efficient, expansive, and impersonal. Similarly, vibrant Main Streets have given way to sprawling shopping complexes located just off the highway, further eroding opportunities for meaningful community interaction. With the rise of online shopping and home delivery, even grocery runs no longer require leaving home.
Join our panel for a dynamic discussion on what has been lost—and the creative efforts underway to rebuild a sense of community in our towns and cities.
Panelists to be announced closer to the event.
Exhibition will open for viewing at 6:00 pm, followed by the lecture at 6:30 pm.