Athens Mandolin Maker Don MacRostie Awarded 2022 Ohio Heritage Fellowship Don MacRostie, internationally known and respected as one of the top mandolin builders in the country, has been awarded the 2022 Ohio Heritage Fellowship Award for Material Culture from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). August 23, 2022 For the Public, News Association of String Instrument Artisans, Athens, Athens County, Don MacRostie, Folk and Traditional Arts, Guild of American Luthiers, Instrument Maker, Mandolin, Mandolin Maker, Material Culture, Media Release, Nelsonville Music Festival, Ohio Heritage Fellowship, Ohio University, Stewart-MacDonald Manufacturing Company Read More »
The Storms of Summer The pandemic, racial inequality, social unrest, and challenges to our economy have come together as a perfect storm. In this executive message, Donna Collins shares how she's been weathering the storm and provides a few highlights to brighten your day despite the serious challenges faced amid this stormy summer. August 28, 2020 Executive Message coronavirus, COVID-19, grantmaking, Ohio Arts Beacon, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Heritage Fellowship, Paper Routes, Riffe Gallery, summer, Women to Watch Read More »
Athens Musician, Composer, and Professor Paschal Yao Younge Awarded 2020 Ohio Heritage Fellowship Dr. Paschal Yao Younge, a master artist specializing in African Traditional Musical Arts, has been awarded the 2020 Ohio Heritage Fellowship Award for Performing Arts from the Ohio Arts Council. August 12, 2020 Art, artists, For Artists, For the Public, News, Public African Traditional Musical Arts, Athens, Athens County, dance, Dr. Paschal Yao Younge, drum, music, Ohio, Ohio Heritage Fellowship, percusssion, Performing Arts, research Read More »