Harper Alive: BLINK 2026

During BLINK 2026, The Mercantile Immersive features Harper Alive, an unparalleled spectacle of animation and music showcasing the story and life’s work of Charley and Edie Harper. Created in partnership with the Charley and Edie Harper Foundation and exclusively in alignment with BLINK, Harper Alive uses immersive media, motion, music and storytelling to invite guests inside the distinctive creative world of two of Cincinnati’s most beloved artists. The self-guided experience begins with a series of vignettes exploring Charley and Edie Harper’s artistic partnership, their individual perspectives and the influence they had on one another’s work. From there, guests enter a six-minute immersive experience that surrounds them with animated interpretations of the Harpers’ familiar imagery set to music. The experience will loop continuously during public hours, allowing guests to enter at any point and experience the full visual journey.

Admission is free, but reservations are required. No timed entry. Arrive anytime during open hours on the ticketed date.

- Friday, October 9 – 6:00-11:00 p.m.

- Saturday, October 10 – 1:00-8:00 p.m.

- Sunday, October 11 – 3:00-11:00 p.m.

Community event in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH 45202.