Power of Possibility and Education Inspired New Mural at Cincinnati State A new mural at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College was inspired by the transformational power and promise of education. One of the Ohio’s most recent Percent for Art projects, the mural was a collaboration between Cincinnati State and ArtWorks—a Cincinnati nonprofit dedicated to creating public art and professional opportunities for artists of all ages. It was designed by artist Derek Toebbe. March 29, 2023 For the Public, Spotlight ArtWorks, Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Derek Toebbe, Hamilton County, Percent for Art Read More »
Working to Keep Strong Public Funding for the Arts In this month’s message from the executive director, Donna S. Collins provides an update on the next two-year state budget, tools for looking up your legislators in the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate, and frameworks for thinking about making the case for public funding for the arts through the OAC. March 22, 2023 Executive Message Read More »
#TraditionsTuesday: Tony Gilson & Susan Brabenec This #TraditionsTuesday, we’re excited to highlight the work of Traditional Arts Apprenticeship team Tony Gilson and Susan Brabenec from Cincinnati, who received an OAC grant in 2022 to study hand engraving. March 21, 2023 For the Public, Spotlight Cincinnati, Hand Engraving, Susan Brabenec, Tony Gilson, Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Read More »
Ohio Arts Council Announces Spring Board Meeting Members of the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. March 17, 2023 For the Public oac, oac board, ohio arts council Read More »
Xenia Student Wins 2023 Poetry Out Loud State Finals Hiba Loukssi has been named the new Poetry Out Loud (POL) State Champion after three rounds of competition on Friday, March 10, 2023. March 14, 2023 For the Public, News, Poetry Out Loud Marcus Jackson, Peter Lawson Jones, Poetry, Poetry Out Loud, Xenia, Xenia High School Read More »
Applications & 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. March 3, 2023 For Organizations, For the Public, News Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant Program, Ohio Department of Development Read More »