28 Teaching Artists Accepted for Newly Launched Ohio Intensive Creative Aging Training Initiative Twenty-eight Ohio teaching artists have been selected to take part in the Ohio Intensive Creative Aging Training Initiative, which focuses on bringing artmaking experiences to older adults in Ohio and will be administered by the Ohio Arts Council. June 28, 2021 Arts Ed, Educators, For Artists, For Educators, For the Public, News, Public Aroha Philanthropies, Creative Aging, Creative Aging Ohio, Lifetime Arts, NASAA, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, Ohio Intensive Creative Aging Training Initiative Read More »
Arts Signing Day - Have Pen, Will Commit In this month's Executive Message, Donna S. Collins reflects on the 2021 Ashland Arts Signing Day, an event at Ashland High School celebrating students who have decided to pursue further study and careers in the arts post-graduation. May 26, 2021 Arts Ed, Executive Message, For Educators, For the Public, Public Ashland High School, Executive Message, Graduation, High School, Ohio Arts Council, Signing Day Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: Nigel Burgoine, Arts Education Award Winner Nigel Burgoine, artistic director of the Ballet Theatre of Toledo, is a classical ballet instructor and choreographer. A graduate of the Royal Ballet School and former principal dancer with the London Festival Ballet, Nigel has danced around the world. Fueled by his passion for sharing the magic of ballet with the next generation of dancers, Nigel has used his experience and training to teach ballet to diverse audiences. May 15, 2021 Arts Ed, Educators, For Educators, For the Public, Governor's Awards, Organizations, Public Arts Education, Ballet, Ballet Theatre of Toledo, Dance, Governor's Awards, Lucas County, Nigel Burgoine, Toledo Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: Marshall C. Kimball, Arts Education Award Winner Marshall C. Kimball completed a 47-year teaching career upon retirement from Marietta College after 14 years of service. At Marietta College he was the chairman of the department of music, professor of music, and director of bands and instrumental activities. He currently is an adjunct professor/music consultant for the music department. May 15, 2021 Arts Ed, For Educators, For the Public, Governor's Awards, Public Arts Education, Director, Governor's Awards, Marietta, Marietta College, Marshall C. KImball, Music, Washington County Read More »
After Hours Spotlights the Artistry of State Workers "This exhibition gets at the heart of everything I love about artmaking. What all artists know is that the work rewards you with meditation, release, and tangible objects that represent even more than the hours spent creating them." In this blog post, OAC Riffe Gallery Marketing and Exhibitions Fellow Aimee Wissman reflects on "After Hours," on view through July 10, 2021. May 14, 2021 Art, artists, For Artists, For Educators, For Organizations, For the Public, Public, Riffe Gallery After Hours, Aimee Wissman, Amanda Graver, Exhibition, Jennifer Whitten, Kay Nees, Ken Emerick, Michael Bush, Ohio Arts Council, Riffe Gallery, Steve Nassano, Teresa Witt, Visual Art Read More »
2020 Governor’s Awards for the Arts Winners Announced Nine winners have been selected to receive Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio. Awardees will be honored during a virtual celebration premiering online on May 10, 2021, at noon. May 6, 2021 Art, artists, Arts Ed, For Artists, For Educators, For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards, News, Organizations, Public Andy Snow, Arts Administration, Arts Education, Arts Patron, Business Support, Canton, Charles H. Dater Foundation, Cincinnati, Columbus, Community Development, Dayton, Dr. Jesse Ayers, Elyria, Franklin County, Fur Peace Ranch, Gallia County, Gallipolis, Governor's Awards, Governor's Awards for the Arts in Ohio, Hamilton County, Holland, Individual Artist, Joan Perch, Jorma Kaukonen, Lora Snow, Lorain County, Lucas County, Marietta, Marshall Kimball, Meigs County, Montgomery County, Nicolettecinemagraphics, Nigel Burgoine, Ohio, Ohio Arts Council, Pomeroy, Stark County, Washington County, Winners Read More »