James, founder of RUCKUS, welcomes guests and their pets to Cincinnati's inclusive creative community space offering art classes, private events, workshops, and experiences for everyone.

Meet James Reynolds

James Reynolds (Owner) is a Cincinnati-based artist and educator with over 25 years of experience.

With formal education in art teaching and special education plus (too) many years in customer-facing hospitality, your art and education needs will be handled by a trained professional the way you really want them to be. All instructors/facilitators are established in the

Guests should expect an environment built for THEIR enjoyment. From the sound system to the aesthetic to the alcohol and alcohol-free options at the bar… Ruckus is about the people who pay the bills and increasing their liklihood of falling in love with the arts.

Colorful private event space at RUCKUS in Cincinnati available for birthdays, corporate team building, celebrations, workshops, networking events, classes, and creative community gatherings.

Supporting local businesses

Ruckus is proud to support the Cincinnati community and the incredible small businesses that make this city creative and vibrant.

Our bar features a rotating selection of locally sourced wines, craft beers, and non-alcoholic options whenever possible. Many of the brands we serve come directly from Cincinnati and regional partners, so if you discover a new favorite while you’re creating, there’s a good chance you can find it right down the street.

We also collaborate with local organizations, venues, and companies to bring creative experiences across the city. From Fountain Square and Washington Park activations to seasonal pop-ups and corporate events, Ruckus loves partnering with businesses that believe creativity belongs everywhere.

Many of our experiences are hosted in our NEW studio, but we also bring Ruckus on the road for private parties, team-building events, and corporate gatherings. Our studio has limited capacity, which keeps the experience intimate, but our mobile events allow us to scale creativity for larger groups across the region.

Some of the amazing partners and organizations we’ve worked with include 3CDC, Fountain Square, Washington Park, Procter & Gamble, and FCC Cincinnati — along with many local businesses and community groups.

Contact us

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