Kari Gunter-Seymour Reappointed as Ohio Poet Laureate by Governor Mike DeWine Kari Gunter-Seymour of Albany was reappointed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine as Ohio Poet Laureate. January 4, 2022 For the Public dewine, gov dewine, gov mike dewine, governor, kari gunter-seymour, literary arts, ohio poet laureate, poet laureate, poetry Read More »
#TraditionsTuesday: The Sherrick Crèche Collection at Otterbein University For this #TraditionsTuesday, we get to know the Sherrick Collection at Otterbein University (Franklin County), an extensive, alumni-donated collection of nativity sets, or crèches, that includes more than 660 individual pieces from artists around the world. December 7, 2021 Art, artists crèches, Franklin County, holiday, nativity, Nativity sets, Otterbein University, Sherrick Collection Read More »
By All Indications In this executive message, Donna S. Collins gives thanks for arts leaders holding fast to their visions and strategies; elected leaders demonstrating historically strong levels of local, state, and federal funding for our sector; and the inspiring resilience of Ohio's artists and arts organizations. November 29, 2021 Executive Message By All Indications, Executive Message, Kari Gunter-Seymour, Poetry, Thankful, Thanksgiving 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 »
Ohio Arts Council Seeking Arts Administration Fellow The Ohio Arts Council, a national leader in arts administration, is seeking a dynamic, motivated candidate for a high-quality professional learning opportunity and fellowship focused on government communications and multimedia content production. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in audiovisual storytelling, video production, journalism, or communications. The deadline to apply is December 16, 2021, at 5 p.m. November 29, 2021 For the Public, Public Arts Administration Fellow, Fellowship, Hiring, Ohio Arts Council Read More »