Governor's Awards 2018: Center for Arts-Inspired Learning, Arts Education Award Winner Founded in 1953, the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning creates innovative learning experiences that close learning gaps, teach creative thinking and problem solving, and help students succeed in school, in their first jobs, and beyond. August 23, 2018 Art, artists, Arts Ed, For Artists, For Educators, For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards, Public Arts Education, Center for Arts-Inspired Learning, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Governor's Awards, Marsha Dobrzynski, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, University Circle Read More »
Governor's Awards 2018: Howard Parr, Arts Administration Winner Howard Parr has more than 30 years of professional experience in the arts and entertainment industry and has served as executive director of the Akron Civic Theatre since September 2007. August 23, 2018 Art, artists, For Artists, For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards, Organizations, Public Akron, Akron Civic Theatre, Arts Administration, Howard Parr, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Summit County Read More »
Governor's Awards 2018: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Irma Lazarus Award Winner The world-renowned Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is the oldest modern dance company in Ohio and one of few American dance companies of international reputation located outside a major U.S. metropolitan area August 23, 2018 Art, For Artists, For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards, Organizations, Public dance, Dayton, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, DCDC, Governor's Awards for the Arts, Irma Lazarus Award, Montgomery County, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Channel Read More »
How Gritty Are You? In this month's Message from the Executive Director, Donna S. Collins celebrates the start of the school year by sharing exciting opportunities for students, arts educators, and teaching artists. August 22, 2018 Art, artists, Arts Ed, Educators, Executive Message, For Artists, For Educators, For the Public, Lead, Poetry Out Loud, Public April Deacon, Arts Learning, Arts Partnership, Big Yellow School Bus, Executive Message, grants, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Poetry Out Loud, Portsmouth High School, TAO, TeachArtsOhio Read More »
Meet the Staff: Katie Monahan, Communications Strategist Meet Katie Monahan, one of the newest members of the Ohio Arts Council team. When she’s not at the OAC working her magic in the communications office, you can find her traveling to new places or sipping cold brew at local coffee shops. August 21, 2018 For the Public, Meet the Staff, Public Communications Strategist, Katie Monahan, Meet the Staff, OAC, Ohio Arts Council Read More »
Meet Scott Wilson, the Ohio Department of Education’s New Fine Arts Consultant Scott Wilson has been passionate about the arts since appearing in his first theatre production as a child. Now joining the Ohio Department of Education as its new fine arts consultant, Wilson is excited to share why the arts matter in Ohio schools. August 20, 2018 artists, Arts Ed, Educators, For Educators, For the Public, Lead, News, Public Fine Arts Consultant, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Department of Education, Scott Wilson Read More »