Founded in 1996, ArtWorks is an award-winning, non-profit organization that employs and trains local youth and talent to create art and community impact. They employ more than 3,000 youth & artists and have more than 1,000 project partners.
This mystery cache invites you to view eleven of approximately ninety of Cincinnati's compelling ArtWorks murals, looking for visual elements contained therein.
There are TWO WAYS to enjoy this cache!
1. The fun and physical way (We think this is the best way to enjoy this cache.) ... Print this map to take with you http://www.artworkscincinnati.org/media/muralmap2014.pdf Using the mural names in the questions below find the corresponding mural number for the physical location of that mural.
2. The fun but less physical way ... Use the mural names (which are found in the questions below) Using that name you can find photos of each mural here http://www.artworkscincinnati.org/public-art/murals/all-murals
We recommend viewing the murals firsthand as some depict Cincinnati's unique history and all provide an interesting take on Cincinnati's rich relationship with the arts. The size and quality of the murals are far greater in person. The photos truly do not do them justice.
Your answers will help you determine the final coordinates. There are many murals on the map, but again, this puzzle uses only eleven of the murals.
The final coordinates are ...
N39 AB .CDE
W084 VW .XYZ
And now ... the questions!
1. In "Canal At Vine Street Circa 1900" how many people are clearly seated at the front of the boat? Subtract 3 = A
2. In "No Place Like Home" how many blades are on the pinwheel? Add 2 = B
3. In "Mr. Tarbell Tip His Hat" how many buttons are on his jacket? Add 3 = C
4. In "Energy & Grace" how many black and white striped objects? Add 5 = D
5. In "Ice Cream Daydream" how many cherries are on the slice of pie? Add 3 = E
6. In "Fresh Harvest" how many tomatoes are there? Add 1 = V
7. In "What's Happening Downtown" how many window sills have flowers? Subtract 2 = W
8. In "Homecoming (Blue Birds)" how many birds are there? Add 2 = X
9. In "Cincinnati's Table" how many pigs are there? Subtract 1 = Y
The answers to questions 10 and 11 will be combined the determine "Z"
10. In "Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon" how many square are visible at the top of the roof of the building in the foreground?
11. In "Tom Wesselmann: Still Life # 60" how many matches are visible in the matchbook? Subtract question 11's answer from question 10's answer then subtract 1 = Z
To check your answer: A+B+C+D+E+V+W+X+Y+Z= 36
