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 »
The Arts: Our Rock In this month's Executive Message, Donna S. Collins encourages us all to look toward the year ahead by taking an inventory of successes, opportunities, losses, and growth. January 22, 2021 Executive Message 2021, Donna S. Collins, Executive Message, OAC, Ohio Arts Council Read More »
Gratitude and Appreciation Abound In this Executive Message, Donna S. Collins shares her gratitude for the $20 million in CARES Act funds supporting the arts and culture sector and shares what this significant economic relief package means for the future of the arts in Ohio. October 28, 2020 Executive Message CARES Act, Executive Message, funding, Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, OAC Board, Ohio Arts Council, support Read More »
I’ll Take the Snapshot Every Single Time What will the snapshots in our memories of the year 2020 look like? In this executive message, Donna Collins shares why she believes the images and sounds of Ohio artists, makers, and creatives will never be forgotten as we find resilience in the state's artistic community. September 22, 2020 Executive Message artists, artmaking, coronavirus, COVID-19, creative, creatives, makers, Ohio Arts Council, reflection, resilience, snapshot, support 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 »
Investment and Engagement Lead the Way for the Arts in Ohio In this month's Executive Message, Donna S. Collins provides an update on Ohio Arts Council agency funding for FY 2021. July 29, 2020 Executive Message Arts Midwest, budget, Executive Message, Fiscal Year, funding, grants, Mellon Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Ohio Arts Council, Regional Arts Resilience Fund Read More »