How Gritty Are You? In this month's Message from the Executive Director, Donna S. Collins celebrates the start of the school year by sharing exciting opportunities for students, arts educators, and teaching artists. August 22, 2018 Art, artists, Arts Ed, Educators, Executive Message, For Artists, For Educators, For the Public, Lead, Poetry Out Loud, Public April Deacon, Arts Learning, Arts Partnership, Big Yellow School Bus, Executive Message, grants, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Poetry Out Loud, Portsmouth High School, TAO, TeachArtsOhio Read More »
Meet the Staff: Katie Monahan, Communications Strategist Meet Katie Monahan, one of the newest members of the Ohio Arts Council team. When she’s not at the OAC working her magic in the communications office, you can find her traveling to new places or sipping cold brew at local coffee shops. August 21, 2018 For the Public, Meet the Staff, Public Communications Strategist, Katie Monahan, Meet the Staff, OAC, Ohio Arts Council Read More »
Meet Scott Wilson, the Ohio Department of Education’s New Fine Arts Consultant Scott Wilson has been passionate about the arts since appearing in his first theatre production as a child. Now joining the Ohio Department of Education as its new fine arts consultant, Wilson is excited to share why the arts matter in Ohio schools. August 20, 2018 artists, Arts Ed, Educators, For Educators, For the Public, Lead, News, Public Fine Arts Consultant, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Department of Education, Scott Wilson Read More »
It’s the Circle of Life: After 136 Years, Renovated Huber Opera House Looks to a Bright Future Many have passed through the doors of Hicksville’s Huber Opera House and Civic Center throughout its 136-year history. Now, the renovated Huber has a new purpose: Serving as a training ground for aspiring theatre professionals. August 13, 2018 artists, For Artists, For Organizations, For the Public, Innovate, Invest, Organizations, Public Fairytale Network, ArtsNEXT, Defiance County, grants, Hicksville, Huber Opera House, OAC, Ohio, Ohio Arts Council, students, The Lion King, workshops Read More »
Gahanna Artist Wins People’s Choice Award at 2018 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition Patrick Wayner’s “Spiritus Invictus” makes a big statement, but the small personal details are what make it the artist’s favorite piece. August 9, 2018 artists, For Artists, For the Public, News, Public Franklin County, Gahanna, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio State Fair, Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, Painted Patch, Patrick Wayner, People’s Choice Award, Spiritus Invictus Read More »
Ohio Arts Council Accepting Panelist Nominations Join the conversation about arts in Ohio! Panelists play a critical role in the grant-making work of the Ohio Arts Council and make possible a wide array of investments of public funds in Ohio arts and cultural activities. August 6, 2018 For Artists, For Educators, For Organizations, For the Public, Invest, Organizations, Public Nominations, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Panelist Read More »