Academic Standards in Fine Arts
In December 2003, the Ohio State Board of Education adopted the
Academic Standards in Fine Arts. For kindergarten through grade
12, these standards clearly determine what students should know
and be able to do in dance, drama/theatre, music and the visual
arts. This is an integral component of an aligned education system
that includes the arts as one of the CORE subjects in the No Child
Left Behind Act. A comprehensive and sequential guide for student
progress in arts education, the standards include major content
in: history, culture and social contexts; creative expression
and communication; analyzing and responding; valuing the arts/aesthetic
reflection; and connections, reflections and applications.
ADA Compliance
See “Facility and Program Accessibility,” in Legal Requirements.
American Indian/Alaskan Natives
The federal government defines American Indians as members of
any tribe, people or culture that is indigenous to the United
States of America.
Appalachian
A person who comes from, or whose ancestors come from, the mountainous
area of the Eastern United States defined as the Appalachian region
and who identifies or is identified by others as sharing the Appalachian
heritage and culture. The multiracial and multiethnic Appalachian
population overlaps demographic data on African Americans, Native
American Indians and other minority groups.
Arts Festival
Public event that features the presentation or performance of
a variety of art forms and involves community members and professional
artists in planning, jurying and presentation.
Beginning Operating Balance
Also known as “ending operating balance.” Refers to
funds remaining in the budget for operating income and expenses
at the end of an organization’s fiscal year, after all revenues,
expenditures and transfers have been calculated.
Brick and Mortar Activities
Any major construction or capital improvement; for example, a
new building, a new wing of a building or a ramp for persons with
disabilities.
Criteria
Minimum standards organizations and individuals must comply with
to be considered for funding. Meeting specific criteria does not
guarantee a grant award since all OAC programs are competitive.
Cultural Participation
See “Ohio Arts Council Cultural Participation Policy,”
in Legal Requirements.
Demographics
Information from a variety of sources used to create a broad profile
of any community. May include population trends, age, gender,
race or ethnicity, education, income, crime rates, voting statistics
and occupations. Obtain this information through U.S. Census Bureau,
Chamber of Commerce, development offices or the U.S. Postal Service.
Diversity
Participation within an organization that reflects a broad mix
of persons from various demographic, socioeconomic, ethnic and
cultural backgrounds.
Draft Application
Proposed application including narrative and budget submitted
at least 30 days before the deadline to OAC staff for review,
suggested revisions, additions or corrections.
Ending Operating Balance
See Beginning Operating Balance
Evaluation Tools
Used to assess an organization’s success in serving a broad
constituency and to continually refine programs and services.
May include surveys, polls and questionnaires, interviews, discussions,
evaluation forms, checklists and documented observations.
Fiscal Agent
An incorporated, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that provides
administrative and financial services for projects initiated by
unincorporated, nonprofit organizations or incorporated, nonprofit
organizations that do not have financial or administrative capability.
The fiscal agent accepts responsibility for administering paperwork
and project funds throughout the OAC grant process. The unincorporated
group or organization completes the project activity.
Fundraiser
An activity or event that is intended to generate money to support
a nonprofit organization.
Indirect Costs
Costs a university or college assigns to a project as a percentage
of the direct project cost. These include items such as operation
and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest on capital debt,
general administration expenses and project administration expenses.
For OAC purposes, indirect costs may be used only as an in-kind
match.
In-Kind Donations
Goods or services that are donated and not paid for by the applying
organization, including volunteer time by a professional, office
space, facilities and equipment rental. If in-kind donations are
needed to meet a required match, written documentation must be
provided. A letter signed by the provider that lists the service
provided and its estimated value is adequate.
Interdisciplinary
An art form that crosses two or more disciplines to create a new
work; for example, a project that contains elements of visual
arts, media and performance art might be interdisciplinary.
Multidisciplinary
A combination of two or more artistic areas; for example, a project
that combines visual arts with music is multidisciplinary.
Ohio's Model Competency-Based Program
This model was adopted in 1996 by the State Board of Education
to provide guidance for school districts required to develop/adapt
competency-based programs in the arts, select instructional materials
and design professional development experiences as part of their
education programs. The philosophy for a comprehensive arts education
program expressed the belief that arts education experiences lead
students to an understanding of the role of the arts in people’s
lives, an ability to communicate through the arts, an ability
to respond to the arts and an understanding of why people value
the arts.
On-Site Visit
The time when an OAC consultant attends an arts organization’s
activities or events or meets with representatives of the organization
to gather information about that organization’s projects
and administration.
Panelists
Experts in a particular arts discipline who help the OAC staff
make funding recommendations to the Council Board. A panelist
may be an artist, arts administrator, board member or someone
closely associated with the arts.
The Ohio Arts Council is looking for people to serve on advisory
panels to review grant applications. To nominate a panelist complete
a Nomination for
Panel Membership form or contact Karine Aswad at karine.aswad@oac.state.oh.us
or 614/466-2613.
Panel Process
The procedure followed by panelists in reviewing applications
and making funding recommendations to the Ohio Arts Council Board.
Partial Payment
Payment to an organization of as much as 50% of a grant before
the completion of a project, based on expenses incurred. A partial
payment is made only if a completed Partial Payment Request Form
is submitted.
Partners
Organizations that share a vision, goals, strategies and financial
resources to achieve a mission.
Presenter
A nonprofit organization that engages touring artists, pays them
a fee and handles the local presentation.
Professional Artists
Persons who devote a major portion of their time to practicing,
performing or teaching any of the arts.
Program
An area with set goals and criteria in which OAC funds are granted.
Most programs fund several disciplines. Examples of OAC programs
are Sustainability, Individual Creativity, Arts Learning and Arts
Innovation.
Rendering
The finished drawing for a project.
Residency – Arts Learning
A two-week to nine-month period when a professional artist resides
in a community and works in educational settings. The artist collaborates
with students, teachers and community members in an in-depth experience
that focuses on the creative process of art making.
Residency – Ohio Artists on Tour
Short-term experiences that enhance the actual performance, in
which artists relate in other ways to a community. Residencies
focus primarily on public and educational performances such as
lecture-demonstrations, media events, miniconcerts and other informal
performances. While residencies are not designed primarily for
training, they often include open rehearsals and master classes.
Short- and Long-Range Plans
Documents used to define desired outcomes, goals and objectives
of an organization’s programs and services. Include broad
goals and objectives, with detailed action steps linked to financial
and human resources, timeline and evaluation instruments.
Specific Populations
Black/African Americans, Appalachians, Asians, Hispanics/Latinos,
American Indian/ Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders,
persons with disabilities, seniors aged 62 or older.
Special Project
An activity of an organization that is unique or special and is
not a part of the organization’s regular programming or operations.
Sponsor
Similar to a presenter. However, “sponsor” is used when
organizations have artists in residence rather than in a performance
situation.
Sponsor–Arts Learning Artist in Residence Program
A nonprofit school or community organization that hosts an OAC
artist in residence.
Statewide Service Organizations
Nonprofit arts organizations that offer broad-based statewide
services to individuals and organizations in various arts disciplines.
Support Material
Supplemental material that must be supplied with an application
to document artistic merit, programming, community involvement
and financial responsibility. Refer to each program area for specific
requirements.
Sustainability Funding
Grant funds to support an arts organization’s year-round
administrative and programming functions, such as salaries, travel,
promotion or the production cost of an entire program, or to partially
support an organization’s activities, such as a one-time
event or a specific exhibition.
Technical Assistance
Advice or information given to people or organizations to help
them acquire management or artistic skills. At the OAC, technical
assistance often is provided through consultants, advisors, workshops
and written materials through its Capacity Building program.
Under-Served Populations
Potential arts participants, selected by communities, who are
not currently served. They may be members of European ethnic groups,
rural residents, unemployed persons or others.
