Power of Possibility and Education Inspired New Mural at Cincinnati State A new mural at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College was inspired by the transformational power and promise of education. One of the Ohio’s most recent Percent for Art projects, the mural was a collaboration between Cincinnati State and ArtWorks—a Cincinnati nonprofit dedicated to creating public art and professional opportunities for artists of all ages. It was designed by artist Derek Toebbe. March 29, 2023 For the Public, Spotlight ArtWorks, Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Derek Toebbe, Hamilton County, Percent for Art Read More »
#TraditionsTuesday: Tony Gilson & Susan Brabenec This #TraditionsTuesday, we’re excited to highlight the work of Traditional Arts Apprenticeship team Tony Gilson and Susan Brabenec from Cincinnati, who received an OAC grant in 2022 to study hand engraving. March 21, 2023 For the Public, Spotlight Cincinnati, Hand Engraving, Susan Brabenec, Tony Gilson, Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Read More »
Bellaire High School Taps Highly Published Photojournalist for OAC-supported Artist Residency A multi-year collaboration between Bellaire High School in Belmont County and upper Ohio Valley-based photojournalist Rebecca Kiger is helping students learn about photography and engage in several documentary-style projects. January 13, 2023 Educators, For Educators, For Organizations, For the Public, Spotlight Arts Education, Arts Learning, Bellaire High School, Photography, Photojournalism, Rebecca Kiger, TeachArtsOhio Read More »
#TraditionsTuesday: David Butcher A museum curator, historian, and storyteller, David Butcher is the founder of the Tablertown: People of Color Museum and a recent recipient of the Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship from the National Association of Black Storytellers. December 6, 2022 For the Public, Spotlight #TraditionsTuesday, Athens County, Central Appalachia Living Traditions, David Butcher, Mid Atlantic Arts, Museum, South Arts, Stewart, Tablertown Read More »
New Public Art Greets Students and Visitors on Ohio’s College Campuses Four college campuses recently installed new public art. From blown glass to sculpture to murals, the works were inspired by their future homes in Ohio's thriving educational institutions. September 15, 2022 Public, Spotlight Cleveland State University, Columbus State Community College, Dante Rodriguez, Feature, Jaime Kennedy, Joel O’Dorisio, Owens Community College, Percent for Art, Public Art, UrbanRock Design, Youngstown State University Read More »
Catching Up with Cleveland Sculptor and Metalsmith Stephen Yusko Stephen Yusko is a Cleveland-based craftsman, maker, and artist. He's also a three-time recipient of an Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award—most recently in 2021. August 31, 2022 Spotlight Bob Huff, Christina DePaul, Cleveland, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Sculpture Center, Don Harvey, Guardians of Traffic, Mary Ann Scherr, Metalsmith, Northeast Ohio, Ohio Arts Council, Penland School of Craft, Stephen Manka, Stephen Yusko, University of Akron, Wendy Park Read More »