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 »
With a Little Help from Our Friends … Ohio Arts Organizations Have A New Funding Opportunity In this Executive Message, learn about the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund, an initiative that will award grants of $30,000 – $75,000 to small and mid-sized arts organizations in the Midwest, prioritizing arts organizations that are led by and serving people from rural communities, and/or led by and serving people of color and Indigenous people. Nominations are due July 8, 2020. June 29, 2020 Executive Message Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Arts Midwest, COVID-19, Ohio Arts Council, Regional Arts Resilience Fund, United States Regional Arts Organizations Read More »
No Place Like Home: A Thank You to Ohio's Arts Leaders In this month's Executive Message, Donna S. Collins reflects on the strength of Ohio's artists, arts and cultural leaders, and teaching artists. As the state begins to reopen, collaboration will allow us to overcome complex challenges because the arts in Ohio are better when we work together. May 27, 2020 Executive Message C. Joybell C., Christopher Purdy, collaboration, COVID-19, Dorothy Gale, Executive Message, In this together, Reopening, yellow brick road Read More »
Your Ohio Arts Council at Work: We're Looking Out for You The Ohio Arts Council team has been working to make access to grant funds stress-free, hosting panel meetings virtually, and planning for the future. In this Executive Message, Donna S. Collins discusses agency priorities and the current work being done to support grantees during the COVID-19 crisis. April 29, 2020 Executive Message CARES Act, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Donna Collins, Final Reports, Grants, National Endowment for the Arts, NEA, Ohio Arts Council, Payroll Protection Program, Unemployment Insurance Read More »