Art League of Cincinnati
Our Mission
The Cincinnati Public Schools contain a national treasure of art and ornamentation, much of it purchased through the Art League beginning in 1903, by generations of Cincinnati children. Paintings, fountains, stained glass, tile decorations and extraordinary architectural ornaments expressed community support and respect for education as the foundation of American civilization. The Art League of Cincinnati aims to once again make a difference by documenting, protecting, preserving and enhancing this treasure
The Art League of Cincinnati is coming up on the 25th anniversary of the beautiful Arts & Crafts style fountain in the entrance lobby of Withrow High school, titled “The Eager Student”(image seen below) crafted by Motawi Tileworks in Detroit, Michigan. This work was presented by the Art League of Cincinnati to honor Leo and Betty Flischel, and underwritten by their five children. The inscription reads, “To Honor Leo and Betty Flischel, their gifts were Love and Laughter”. Board member, Robert Flischel states, “although my father was a plumber for the Cincinnati Public Schools, his main goal was to grow sweet corn on our family farm” (upper left corner of tile artwork). The fountain was assembled and installed by master craftsman Tom Flischel, and assisted by the equally proficient, Lee Flischel.
