Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry: Column 7 "Why, someone will ask, doesn’t poetry rhyme anymore? ... I say that it still does, or that it never did. I say: some poetry rhymed, and some still does. Or I try to change the subject." In this month's column, Ohio Poet Laureate Dave Lucas uses the wise words of Shakespeare, John Milton, and Jay-Z to explain why rhymes make the world go round. March 4, 2019 Art, artists, For Artists, For the Public, Public Dave Lucas, Ohio Arts Council, Poet Laureate, Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry Read More »
Ohio Arts Council Accepting Applications for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants, Nominations for Ohio Heritage Fellowship The Ohio Arts Council is excited to share two opportunities aimed at supporting and celebrating Ohio's folk and traditional artists. Applications for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship grants and nominations for Ohio Heritage Fellowships are due March 15. March 4, 2019 Art, artists, For Artists Applications, Deadline, Nominations, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Hertiage Fellows, Traditional Arts Apprenticeships Read More »
Love + Money = Arts Impact Ohio! In this month's Executive Message, Donna S. Collins shares updates on federal funding for the arts and details upcoming federal and state budget processes. February 28, 2019 Executive Message, NEA budget, Executive Message, Federal, Fiscal Year, National Endowment for the Arts, Ohio Arts Council, State, Valentine's Day Read More »
And the Winner Is … A Look at Accolades and Honors Awarded to Ohio's Artists Ohio artists have been busy this month receiving recognition on the international stage. From Grammy nominations and Oscar wins to prestigious prizes and competitive fellowships, here's a look at some of the accolades and honors awarded to Ohio's creatives and creators. February 28, 2019 Art, artists, For the Public, News, Public Akron, Apollo’s Fire, Baltimore, Black Panther, Bobby Floyd , Bonnie Cohen, Bowling Green State University, Cardi B, Centerville, Cleveland, Columbus, Creative Capital , Cuyahoga County, Dublin, Elissa Washuta , Fairfield County, Franklin County, Gambier, Grammy, Hannah Beachler, Janice Lessman-Moss, Jeremy Bradstreet, Julia Reichert , Kent, Kent State University , Kenyon College, Knox County, Montgomery County, Mosaic, Mosaic Arts International Exhibition, Nancy Crow, OAC, Ohio, Ohio Arts Council, Period. End of Sentence, Portage County, Recording Academy, Ruby Schiff, Steven Bognar, Summit County, United States Artists, Wood County, Wright State University Read More »
Ohio Heritage Fellow Hasu Patel Proves There’s Power in Perseverance Hasu Patel, one of few world-class female classical sitarists, a master of gayaki ang, and an internationally known teacher and performer, speaks about how her perseverance in the face of challenges has helped her achieve her childhood dreams. February 25, 2019 Art, artists, For Artists, For the Public, Public Cuyahoga County, gayaki ang, guru, guruji, Hasu Patel, India, Music, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Heritage Fellow, sitar, Westlake Read More »
National Endowment for the Arts Awards $565K to Ohio Recipients Twenty-nine Ohio recipients have been awarded grants through the National Endowment for the Arts’ Art Works, Challenge America, and Creative Writing Fellowship programs. February 13, 2019 Art, For Organizations, For the Public, NEA, News, Organizations, Public Art Works, Athens, Athens County, Chagrin Falls, Challenge America, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Columbus, Creative Writing Fellowships, Cuyahoga County, Dayton, Delaware, Delaware County, Franklin County, Gambier, Grants, Hamilton County, Knox County, Lorain County, Montgomery County, National Endowment for the Arts, NEA, Oberlin, Ohio, Ohio Arts Council, Shaker Heights Read More »