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 »
Video: Art Around Ohio Mini-Series Art Around Ohio is a special four-part video mini-series hosted by Aimee Wissman, marketing and exhibitions fellow at the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery. Originally published on the OAC's Instagram page, Art Around Ohio takes you inside the homes, studios, and workspaces of artists around the state and explores the creative communities that call Ohio home. November 29, 2021 Art, artists, For Artists, For the Public, Public Aimee Wissman, Art Around Ohio, Carroll County, Grace Plummer, Jackson County, Jasper Elementary, Julie Woodrow, Laura Donnelly, Make Wellston Beautiful, Malvern, Market Street Art Spot, Marysville, Murals, Ohio Arts Council, Pamela Kellough, Pike County, Piketon, Union County, Video, Wellston Read More »
2021 Biennial Exhibition Delights Audiences "The show is an incredible display of 53 Ohio artists working in a variety of processes, materials, and concepts." In this blog post, OAC Riffe Gallery Marketing and Exhibitions Fellow Aimee Wissman reflects on the Riffe Gallery's "2021 Biennial Juried Exhibition," on view through January 7, 2022. November 28, 2021 Art, News, Riffe Gallery 2021 Biennial Juried Exhibition, April Sunami, Jessimi Jones, Kevin Lyles, Riffe Gallery Read More »
Meet the Staff: Chaz O’Neil, Artist Programs Coordinator Get to know Chaz O’Neil, who recently joined the Ohio Arts Council staff as the Artist Programs/Percent for Art coordinator. Chaz is a visual artist whose work is inspired by science, math, and experimental exploration of material. In this interview, he talks about what he’s most looking forward to in his new role and how he hopes to draw upon his experiences and artistic journey to help Ohio artists on theirs. November 24, 2021 artists, For Artists, Public Artist Programs, Chaz O'Neil, Chaz O'Neil, Individual Artist, Meet the Staf, Meet the Staff, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Arts Council, Visual Artist Read More »