75 Ohio Artists Receive Individual Excellence Awards Across Seven Disciplines Members of the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) met today and approved $375,000 in grant funding to be awarded to 75 Ohio artists through the OAC’s Individual Excellence Awards program for state fiscal year 2023. February 7, 2023 For Artists, For the Public, News Fiscal Year 2023, Individual Excellence Awards Read More »
Application Details & FAQ Available for $50 Million in One-Time ARPA Arts Funds As announced in December, Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio legislature have approved $50 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) arts funding for certain nonprofit performing arts organizations and cultural arts museums. We have important information to share for those interested in this one-time opportunity. February 6, 2023 For Organizations, For the Public, News Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant Program, Ohio Department of Development Read More »
Ohio Arts Council Announces February Board Meeting The Ohio Arts Council's (OAC) winter board meeting has been rescheduled for Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. at the OAC office. February 1, 2023 For the Public board, oac board Read More »
Transparency and the Critical Months Ahead In this month's executive message, Donna S. Collins provides an overview of the state fiscal year 2024-2025 budget season, including updates on how state agencies request funding and the next steps of the budget process over the coming months. She also discusses how all Ohioans can engage in this civic process. January 25, 2023 Executive Message, For the Public Budget Process, Executive Message, FY 2024-2025 Read More »
Announcing the 2023 Governor’s Awards for the Arts Winners Eight winners have been selected to receive Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio this year. January 24, 2023 For Artists, For Educators, For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards, News Ann Hamilton, Arts Administration, Arts Education, Arts Patron, Ashland, Ashland County, Black Swamp Arts Festival, Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Community Development and Participation, Cuyahoga County, Dayton, Douglas Marrah, Franklin County, Governor's Awards for the Arts in Ohio, Granville, Hamilton County, Individual Artist, Irma Lazarus, Kathy Wade, Licking County, Louella Reese, Michael London, Montgomery County, Tricia Kaman, Walnut Street Gallery, Wayne County, Wood County, Wooster Read More »
Bellaire High School Taps Highly Published Photojournalist for OAC-supported Artist Residency A multi-year collaboration between Bellaire High School in Belmont County and upper Ohio Valley-based photojournalist Rebecca Kiger is helping students learn about photography and engage in several documentary-style projects. January 13, 2023 Educators, For Educators, For Organizations, For the Public, Spotlight Arts Education, Arts Learning, Bellaire High School, Photography, Photojournalism, Rebecca Kiger, TeachArtsOhio Read More »