Celebrate the Arts With Me From an historic budget allocation to awarding millions of dollars in grants to artists, educators, and organizations, Ohio Arts Council Executive Director Donna S. Collins highlights all the reasons to celebrate the arts in this month's Executive Message. July 31, 2019 Executive Message Big Read, Donna S. Collins, Executive Message, Fine Arts Exhibition, Governor Mike DeWine, Mahoning County, Massillon, Massillon Museum, National Endowment for the Arts, Natural Expressions, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio State Fair, Public Library of Youngstown, Riffe Gallery, Senate President Larry Obhof, Speaker Larry Householder, Stark County, Youngstown Read More »
15 Ohio Artists Win Awards at 2019 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition The 2019 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition features work by 249 artists hailing from 34 Ohio counties. Each year, hundreds of amateur and professional artists from all around Ohio come together at the exhibition, which officially opened with an awards reception on July 23. Meet the artists who were selected for 15 Ohio Arts Council awards. July 26, 2019 Art, artists, For Artists, For the Public, Public A Natural Perspective, Anne Dorrian Lenzotti, Awards, Camille Laret, Catherine Bell Smith, Cuyahoga County, Dana Boggs, Danica Barreau, David Bowers, Delaware County, Fine Arts, Forge Garrabrant, Franklin County, Gallia County, Joel Yeager, Jose Luis Quinones, Julie Woodrow, Kristi Kloss, Licking County, Lily Elison, Lisa Vottero, Madison County, Muskingum County, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio State Fair, Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, Quintin Gleim, Tracy Greenwalt, Union County Read More »
Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition Hosts Inaugural Poetry Showcase Aug. 1 For the first time in its history, the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition will host a day dedicated to poetry on Aug. 1. The performance schedule includes recitations and readings by 2019 Ohio Poetry Out Loud State Champion Anna Kahle and other POL participants, Ohio Poetry Association poets, and Ohio Poet Laureate Dave Lucas. July 24, 2019 Art, artists, For Artists, For the Public, Poetry Out Loud, Public Anna Kahle, Dave Lucas, Fine Arts Exhibition, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Poetry Association, Ohio State Fair, Poet Laureate, Poetry Out Loud Read More »
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition Focuses on Natural Perspective This year's Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition is celebrating artists' work focusing on the themes of sustainability and conservation in "A Perspective From Nature." More than $20,895 in awards will be given to artists in a variety of categories. The deadline to enter is May 29. April 22, 2019 Art, artists, For Artists Awards, Cox Fine Arts, Fine Arts Exhibition, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio State Fair Read More »
Gahanna Artist Wins People’s Choice Award at 2018 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition Patrick Wayner’s “Spiritus Invictus” makes a big statement, but the small personal details are what make it the artist’s favorite piece. August 9, 2018 artists, For Artists, For the Public, News, Public Franklin County, Gahanna, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio State Fair, Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, Painted Patch, Patrick Wayner, People’s Choice Award, Spiritus Invictus Read More »
It’s Summer: Quick, Grab It While It’s Here! In this month's Message from the Executive Director, Donna S. Collins highlights can't-miss activities and arts experiences to enjoy before the summer is over. July 31, 2018 Executive Message All-Ohio State Band , All-Ohio State Youth Choir , Executive Message, OAC 2018 Festival Directory, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Ice Cream Trail, Ohio State Fair, TeachArtsOhio Read More »