Resilient Ohio: After Roof Collapse, Marysville’s Avalon Theatre Rises Toward Summer Reopening As if fundraising for a multi-million-dollar capital campaign during a pandemic wasn't hard enough, Marysville's Avalon Theatre was forced to show its resilience when part of its structure crumbled one night in June 2020. Rising from the dust of the collapse, construction has resumed, and the theatre has set its sights on an August 2021 grand opening. April 20, 2021 For Organizations, Organizations, Public, Resilient Ohio Avalon Theatre, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Marysville, Ohio Arts Council, Rebuild, Resilient Ohio, Union County Read More »
ArtsChat Ohio: OAC Staff Talks Artmaking "After Hours" (Part 1) ArtsChat Ohio is an audio blog bringing you the latest news and updates from Ohio Arts Council staff members. OAC Riffe Gallery Director Cat Sheridan and Artist Programs Coordinator Katie Davis host part one of a special series highlighting Arts Council employees’ artmaking and the Riffe Gallery's "After Hours" exhibition. April 19, 2021 Art, artists, ArtsChat Ohio, Riffe Gallery After Hours, Artmaking, ArtsChat Ohio, Audio Blog, Cat Sheridan, Exhibition, Katie Davis, Ohio Arts Council Read More »
Traditional Arts in Ohio: A Blues Journey Ohio Arts Council Folk and Traditional Arts Contractor Cristina Benedetti spoke with Wallace Coleman, a Cleveland-based blues harmonica player and 2007 Ohio Heritage Fellow, about aspects of his life story, and about a blues itinerary that winds through many decades, states, and countries. April 2, 2021 Art, artists, For Artists, For the Public Blues, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Folk Arts, Harmonica, Music, Ohio Artist, Ohio Heritage Fellow, Traditional Arts, Wallace Coleman Read More »
Like Music to Our Ears The idea of “coming back” is like music to our ears. In this Executive Message, Donna S. Collins looks ahead to next steps, new opportunities, and a positive way forward through the arts in Ohio. March 24, 2021 Executive Message coronavirus, COVID-19, Executive Message, Ohio Arts Council, Reopening Read More »
Traditional Arts in Ohio: Seasonal Art and Family Folklife with Pysanky Ohio Arts Council Folk and Traditional Arts Contractor Cristina Benedetti spoke with pysanky artist Carol Snyder about the art of decorating intricate wax-and-dye-patterned eggs, a tradition that Snyder says is a sure sign of Easter in her Ukrainian family. March 23, 2021 artists, For Artists, For the Public Columbus, Easter, Egg, Folk and Traditional Arts, Franklin County, Pysanky, Ukrainian Read More »
Resilient Ohio: Cutting-Edge Safety Measures Keep Richland Academy Thriving A new HVAC installation and disinfectant sprayer, combined with other practices such as social distancing within classrooms and mask-wearing, have made it possible for Mansfield's Richland Academy of the Arts to continue offering classes in dance, music, theatre, and martial arts in a healthy and safe manner. March 22, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Innovate, Organizations, Public, Resilient Ohio Coronavirus, COVID-19, Disinfectant, Health, HVAC, Mansfield, Resilient Ohio, Richland Academy of the Arts, Richland County, Safety Read More »