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Blink documentary to debut Oct. 17; Black Art Speaks seeks funds for neighborhood 'L' and describes mural plans
Summary
Christian Drive of Black Art Speaks said a neighborhood documentary featuring Lincoln Heights will debut Oct. 17 during Blink weekend; the group is fundraising to convert a letter 'L' into a statue (about $30,000 total cost, half raised) and exploring placement and transit access.
Christian Drive, representing Black Art Speaks on behalf of Blink Cincinnati, updated the council Sept. 23 on an arts project and public‑art plans for Lincoln Heights.
Drive said the documentary covering every neighborhood has finished filming and "The debut of it is October 17" at Yard and Co. downtown during Blink weekend. He said the neighborhood film will be shown repeatedly over the weekend and that Blink organizers will unveil a new Black Lives Matter mural on Oct. 19.
Drive described an accompanying neighborhood letter project: converting one neighborhood letter into a statue at an estimated cost of about $30,000. "We have half of the money," he said, and asked that the village and Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church consider contributions. He discussed two potential locations—near the Lincoln Heights sign or Serenity Park—and noted planning considerations for bus or tour access.
Drive said Black Art Speaks will seek Metro assistance for transportation and is discussing lighting and programming; he also asked the village to help publicize times and transit options once Blink posts details.
The item was informational; no formal funding decision or ordinance was taken at the meeting. Council members expressed enthusiasm and asked for follow-up on logistics and timing.
