Resilient Ohio: Riley School of Irish Music Takes a Technological Approach to Teaching Traditional Arts The ancient custom of teaching traditional Irish music aurally goes back hundreds of years. But a brand-new custom has a much shorter history. Just over the past year, teaching traditional Irish music aurally and virtually has been practiced and perfected in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Riley School of Irish Music. July 28, 2021 For Organizations, Organizations, Resilient Ohio Cincinnati, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Hamilton County, Resilient Ohio, Riley School of Irish Music, Zoom Read More »
Resilient Ohio: After Roof Collapse, Marysville’s Avalon Theatre Rises Toward Summer Reopening As if fundraising for a multi-million-dollar capital campaign during a pandemic wasn't hard enough, Marysville's Avalon Theatre was forced to show its resilience when part of its structure crumbled one night in June 2020. Rising from the dust of the collapse, construction has resumed, and the theatre has set its sights on an August 2021 grand opening. April 20, 2021 For Organizations, Organizations, Public, Resilient Ohio Avalon Theatre, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Marysville, Ohio Arts Council, Rebuild, Resilient Ohio, Union County Read More »
Like Music to Our Ears The idea of “coming back” is like music to our ears. In this Executive Message, Donna S. Collins looks ahead to next steps, new opportunities, and a positive way forward through the arts in Ohio. March 24, 2021 Executive Message coronavirus, COVID-19, Executive Message, Ohio Arts Council, Reopening Read More »
Resilient Ohio: Cutting-Edge Safety Measures Keep Richland Academy Thriving A new HVAC installation and disinfectant sprayer, combined with other practices such as social distancing within classrooms and mask-wearing, have made it possible for Mansfield's Richland Academy of the Arts to continue offering classes in dance, music, theatre, and martial arts in a healthy and safe manner. March 22, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Innovate, Organizations, Public, Resilient Ohio Coronavirus, COVID-19, Disinfectant, Health, HVAC, Mansfield, Resilient Ohio, Richland Academy of the Arts, Richland County, Safety Read More »
Resilient Ohio: Short North Stage Virtual Production Brings Lights, Camera, Action to the Living Room A virtual performance presented by Columbus’ Short North Stage takes working from home to a new level. February 11, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Organizations, Public, Resilient Ohio Columbus, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Franklin County, Performing Arts, Resilient Ohio, Short North Stage, Virtual Theatre Read More »
9 Ohio Arts Organizations Receive COVID-19 Relief Grants from Arts Midwest Totaling $260K A second round of Regional Arts Resilience Funds will help more Ohio arts and culture organizations weather the pandemic. December 1, 2020 For Organizations, For the Public, News, Organizations Arts Midwest, ArtSpace, Athens, Black Swamp Arts Festival, Bowling Green, Chillicothe, Columbus, coronavirus, COVID-19, grants, Homerville, Lima, Majestic Theatre, Maroon Arts Group, Nelsonville, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, ORMACO, Paper Circle, Passion Works Studio, Piqua, Piqua Arts Council, Regional Arts Resilience Fund, Youngstown, Youngstown Playhouse Read More »