Governor's Awards 2020: The Charles H. Dater Foundation, Arts Patron Award Winner The Charles H. Dater Foundation was founded in 1985 to make grants to organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area that carry out projects benefiting young people in the areas of arts and culture, education, healthcare, social services, and other community needs. Since then, the foundation—one of the largest private foundations in Greater Cincinnati—has awarded more than 3,100 grants totaling $51 million to approximately 400 private, nonprofit organizations and public agencies for an array of programs and projects. May 15, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards Arts Patron, Charles H. Dater, Charles H. Dater Foundation, Cincinnati, Governor's Awards, Hamilton County Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: Nicolettecinemagraphics, Business Support of the Arts Winner Nicolettecinemagraphics is a two-person digital media business based in Columbus that has supported the arts in myriad ways since it was founded by filmmakers Nicolette and Matt Swift in 2006. Through visual storytelling, the company supports and celebrates communities by creating digital content that showcases Ohio’s artists and arts organizations. May 15, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards Business Support of the Arts, Columbus, Digital Media, Film, Filmmaking, Franklin County, Governor's Awards, Matt Swift, Nicolette Swift, Nicolettecinemagraphics Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch, Community Development & Participation Award Winner Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch was initially built in 1989 as “a ranch that grows guitar players,” but it has since transformed into so much more. Founded by Jorma and Vanessa Kaukonen, Fur Peace Ranch is an immersive music camp, conference center, concert venue, and art gallery located in Meigs County. May 15, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards Community Development and Participation, Fur Peace Ranch, Governor's Awards, Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane, Jorma Kaukonen, Meigs County, Music, Pomeroy, Vanessa Kaukonen Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: Joan Perch, Community Development & Participation Award Winner Joan Perch began her career as an arts educator and owner of several successful art galleries in downtown Cleveland. Recognizing the opportunity to combine and implement cutting-edge approaches to the fields of art, technology, business, and civic and economic development, Joan has pioneered programs that embraced innovation to further the impact of the arts. May 15, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards Campana Center for Ideation and Invention, Community Development and Participation, Elyria, FireFish Festival, Joan Perch, Lorain County, Lorain County Community College, STEAM Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: Jesse Ayers, Individual Artist Award Winner Jesse Ayers, DMA, is an award-winning composer and a professor emeritus of music at Malone University in Canton, Ohio. Best known for his orchestral and symphonic band "surround-sound" concert stories, his music has been performed throughout the world, as well as in more than 100 U.S. cities. May 15, 2021 Art, artists, For Artists, For the Public, Governor's Awards Canton, Composer, Governor's Awards, Individual Artist, Jesse Ayers, Malone University, Music, Stark County Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: Andy Snow, Individual Artist Award Winner Andy Snow has worked as a professional photographer for more than 40 years after becoming fascinated with photography while finishing his philosophy degree at Princeton University. A documentarian at heart, Andy is mindful of revealing essence through light, shadow, and color while remaining receptive to any surprising interventions that might be chaos or perhaps synchronicity. May 15, 2021 Art, artists, For Artists, For the Public, Governor's Awards Andy Snow, Dayton, Governor's Awards, Individual Artist, Miami Valley, Montgomery County, Photography Read More »