Meet the Staff: Andrew Paa, Communications Strategist Originally from South Dakota, Andrew Paa studied in and called Northeast Ohio home for a number of years. Now, this violinist joins the staff of the Ohio Arts Council, ready to put his master's degree in mass communications and journalism from Kent State University to work. May 24, 2022 For the Public Akron, Andrew Paa, communications, communications strategist, Kent, Kent State University, mass communications and journalism, meet the staff, operations and public affairs, public affairs, South Dakota, University of Akron, violin, violinist Read More »
National Endowment for the Arts Awards Grants to 21 Ohio Organizations, More Than $1 Million to Ohio Arts Council The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced its spring round grant funding today, which includes $1,629,300 awarded to 21 Ohio arts organizations. May 18, 2022 For the Public, NEA Akron, Chagrin Falls, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, federal funding, Kent, National Endowment for the Arts, NEA, Oxford, public funding Read More »
On the Road Again ... and Again, and Again! The roads to the arts are well-traveled. In this month's Executive Message, Donna S. Collins recaps some of her recent artist and arts organization visits and shares why you won't want to miss when Arts Impact Ohio 2020 comes to Akron next May. October 29, 2019 Executive Message Akron, Arts Impact Ohio 2020, Arts learning, ArtsNow, Awakening Minds Art, Donna S. Collins, Dr. Marcia Latta, Findlay, Hancock County, Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, Mazza Museum, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Teaching Artist Roster, Summit County, University of Findlay Read More »
Ohio Arts Council Statewide Conference Announced, Slated in Akron for 2020 Arts leaders from across the state will convene in Akron from May 6 to 8, 2020, as the Ohio Arts Council hosts the Arts Impact Ohio conference at the John S. Knight Center. October 25, 2019 Conferences, For the Public, News, Public Akron, Arts Impact Ohio, ArtsNow, Conference, Dan Horrigan, Donna S. Collins, John S. Knight Center, Ohio Arts Council, Registration, Summit County Read More »
National Endowment for the Arts Awards More Than $1 Million to Ohio Arts Council The Ohio Arts Council will receive $1,007,950 to help support arts initiatives throughout the state. This is the fifth-highest National Endowment for the Arts grant awarded to the OAC in the agency’s 54-year history. May 15, 2019 For the Public, Invest, NEA, News Akron, Awards, Butler County, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Dayton, Delaware County, Grants, Hamilton County, Lucas County, Montgomery County, National Endowment for the Arts, NEA, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, State partnership agreement, Summit County, Toledo, West Chester, Westerville 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 »