Individual Artist Grant Programs and Services

Investing in the Future of Ohio's Artists

Individual artists are making a difference in communities across Ohio every day. They illuminate community identity and help us understand and imagine our lives in new ways. Our lives are richer and more remarkable because of the contribution of artists to the social, physical, economic and spiritual fabric of our neighborhoods and towns. The presence of artists in a particular place is a strong indicator of cultural vitality. Businesses, new and old alike, need places where work and play come together in creative and dynamic ways. Artists living and working in a community affect the extent to which arts and culture are integrated into the schools and the number of non-profit arts organizations, theatres, art classes, galleries, and venues for live music in that community.

Individual Excellence Award Panel Meeting Information

The Individual Excellence Award panel meetings have been scheduled for this year.  As a way for us to continue to cut costs there are some pretty big changes in the way we are holding these meetings.  First is the location; we are holding all of our meetings here at the OAC, 727 E Main St in Columbus.  In order to do this we have to hold one meeting at a time.  Below you will see the meeting dates and times.  Please note that the playwriting and criticism panels do not start until the afternoon of their respective days.  As in year's past we always encourage you to attend the panel meetings; unfortunately we cannot anticipate when your application will be reviewed or if a two-day panel will last all two days. 

Choreography, Monday and Tuesday, December 7-8, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Gund Conference Room)

Music Composition , Wednesday and Thursday, December 9-10, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Gund Conference Room)

Fiction/Non-Fiction, Monday, December 14, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Gund Conference Room)

Playwriting, Monday, December 14, 2009 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (WPL Conference Room)

Poetry, Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Gund Conference Room)

Criticism, Tuesday, December 15, 2009 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (WPL Conference Room)

IAGPS grant programs:

The Individual Artist Grant Programs and Services office offers grants to individual artists in two program areas:

1.The Individual Excellence Awards program provides grants to Ohio artists for the exceptional merit of a body of work.  These awards recognize creativity and imagination that exemplifies the highest level of achievement in a particular discipline and advances the art form. IMPORTANT!!!!  NEW GUIDELINES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 DEADLINE!  There are important changes that might effect your eligibility to apply at this deadline.  Please read the new program guidelines before deciding to apply.  Click on program name above to access these guidelines.


2. The Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program strives to keep alive traditional and folk arts by supporting collaborations between master artists and dedicated apprentices. Master artists preserve ethnic, occupational, regional group, community or family traditions that have been passed down for generations. IMPORTANT!!!!  NEW GUIDELINES FOR THE JANUARY 15, 2010 DEADLINE! 

FAQ's on Individual Artist Grant Programs and Services

FAQ's on General grants process

Grant opportunities for artists through other OAC programs:

To learn more about other programs we have for artists click here.

Other services we provide for artists:

NEW! In addition to grants the OAC's IAGPS office offers a number of resources for artists. We've created a page that holds all these resources; visit it now by following this link: Artist Resources

Other information you should know:

The Ohio Arts Council is looking for people to serve on advisory panels to review grant applications. To nominate a panelist complete a Nomination for Panel Membership form or contact Karine Aswad at karine.aswad@oac.state.oh.us or 614/466-2613.

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Due to the implementation of cost savings days (furloughs) by the State of Ohio, the OAC office will be closed on the following days: Friday, November 27; Thursday, December 24; and Thursday, December 31. In each case the office will reopen at 8 a.m. the following Monday. Thank you for your cooperation during these periods.   more on OAC Furlough Days...

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