Meet the Staff: Meredith Swortwood Meredith joins the Ohio Art Council's Investment team as an investment associate, helping to oversee all agency grant administration and grantmaking activities. The zoologist-turned-artist is excited to combine her dual passions for data and the arts in her new role. October 26, 2022 Meet the Staff Investment office, Meet the Staff, Meredith Swortwood, studio art, visual art, zoology Read More »
Meet Anya Nelson: Marketing and Exhibitions Fellow An art lover, art maker, and photographer from Columbus, Anya Nelson recently joined the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery staff as a fellow. We recently had a chance to chat with her about the fellowship, upcoming projects, her interest in the arts, and more. August 24, 2022 For the Public, Meet the Staff, Riffe Gallery, Spotlight CAMA, Columbus, Columbus Arts Marketing Association, Denison University, Franklin County, Marketing and Exhibitions Fellow, Ohio Arts Council, Photography, Riffe Gallery Read More »
Meet the Staff: Donna Collins, Executive Director Up and out of her rural Ohio home by 6:45 a.m. and into the bustling streets of downtown Columbus, Ohio Arts Council Executive Director Donna Collins begins each day reading the news and answering emails from constituents: “We work for Ohioans, so they deserve top priority." November 29, 2021 Meet the Staff Donna Collins, Meet the Staff Read More »
Meet the Staff: Justin Nigro, Operations & Public Affairs Director Hailing from Ashtabula, Ohio, Justin Nigro has dedicated his career to public service. Justin, the Ohio Arts Council’s (OAC) operations and public affairs director, also holds titles of spouse, father, and past “Jeopardy!” champion. November 29, 2021 Meet the Staff Justin Nigro, Meet the Staff Read More »
Meet the Staff: Patrick Roehrenbeck, Organizational Programs Coordinator Born and raised in Ohio—with annual summer trips to Nebraska to practice his polka dancing at the St. Stanislaus Polish Festival in Omaha—Patrick Roehrenbeck has a nonprofit arts career that’s taken him to several Midwestern cities, from Chicago to Minneapolis to Columbus. Now, as one of the newest members of the Ohio Arts Council team, Patrick is ready to get involved in arts and culture on a statewide level as the Organizational Programs Coordinator for Northeast Ohio. October 27, 2021 Meet the Staff Meet the Staff, Ohio Arts Council, Organizational Programs Coordinator, Patrick Roehrenbeck Read More »
Meet the Staff: Cat Sheridan, Riffe Gallery Director Meet Cat Sheridan, Riffe Gallery director. Cat has had many roles in the arts throughout her career, including being an artist herself. She loves how art can create community and foster conversation and is excited to support Ohio artists. Get to know more about Cat in this Q&A! May 22, 2019 For the Public, Meet the Staff, Public, Riffe Gallery Cat Sheridan, Meet the Staff, Ohio Arts Council, Riffe Gallery Read More »