OHIO ARTISTS ON TOUR FEE SUPPORT REQUESTS FOR PRESENTERS

The Ohio Arts Council believes that the arts and cultural assets are important contributors to the quality of life in a particular place and important economic drivers for a region and the state. Ohio Artists on Tour fee support enables Ohio's arts organizations to tap into the creative potential of Ohio artists to enrich their programming and the vitality of their communities. Visit the Ohio Artists on Tour Directory to learn more about the many talented artists available through the program.

• Who May Apply
• How to Apply
• Timeline

WHO MAY APPLY

Organizations applying for funds to present an artist listed in the directory must be incorporated in Ohio and be located in Ohio. Applicants must intend their program or project to be nonprofit. Refer to Appendix A: Legal Requirements and OAC Rules.

HOW TO APPLY

Sustainability and Arts Access Program Applicants

• You are not required to complete an additional application to apply for Ohio Artists on Tour funds, see request process below.
• Outreach activities are not required; however, they are highly encouraged.
• Engagements must be marketed to the general public.

Organizations NOT applying to Sustainability or Arts Access programs.

• Applicants will be required to complete a Special Organization Application through the Online Grants Application System (OLGA).
• Applicants must contact the Office of Grants Administration and Constituent Services to request access to the application.
• At least one outreach activity is required to receive funding.
• Examples of outreach activities: master class, lecture/demonstration, school performance or workshop.
• Engagements must be marketed to the general public.
• Support material list

• Signature page
• One-paragraph biographies of key administrative staff
• List of board members and their professional affiliations
• Maximum of five pieces, no more than two years old, from the list below:

• annual report
• press clippings
• audience survey
• press release
• invitation
• program
• newsletter season
• brochure

All Applicants

• All requests are on a first-come, first-served basis;
• Contract Summary Page is required for each request;
• Multiple requests may be submitted per the following funding guidelines:
• Presenters may request one-third of an artist/ensemble's fee including travel, lodging and outreach activities.
• Maximum request is $10,000 per contract.
• Maximum grant award is $15,000 per organization.
• A fully executed contract for each request must be submitted to the Ohio Arts Council. Each contract should include dates of engagement, contracted fee, number of performances and outreach activities if applicable. Each contract must be signed and dated by the presenter and artist or artist management.
• If a grant award is made a final report will be required prior to receiving the funds.

Timeline
All engagements must take place between July 1 and June 30. For additional information contact your regional Program Coordinator.

PDF of Complete Guidelines
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PDF of Regional Map (88K) with county breakdown and staff contact information
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