It’s More Than a Red Line This Time! In this month's Message from the Executive Director, Donna S. Collins shares that there's a new date circled in red on the calendar—the Ohio Arts Council’s most tenured employee, Artist Programs and Percent for Art Director Ken Emerick, will retire in December and leave public service after a very successful 35-year career. November 19, 2018 Art, artists, Executive Message, For Artists, For the Public Artist Programs, Executive Message, Ken Emerick, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Percent for Art Read More »
Stories Speak Through Art at Final Spotlight Exhibition on Display at Ohio Governor’s Residence October – December 2018 Featuring the work of nine Ohio artists chosen by Ohio First Lady Karen W. Kasich with the assistance of the Ohio Arts Council, the exhibition serves to recognize the talented African-American artists living and working throughout the state and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. October 31, 2018 Art, artists, For Artists, For the Public, Public, Spotlight Anna Arnold, Antoinette Savage, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Clifford Darrett, Columbus, Cuyahoga County, David Buttram, Dayton, Elijah Pierce, Exhibition, Featured Artists, First Lady, Franklin County, Governor's Residence, Hamilton County, Harlem Renaissance, Karen W. Kasich, Kelly Phelps, Kyle Phelps, Lisa McLymont, Montgomery County, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Omar Shaheed, Pepper Kojo, Spotlight Read More »
At the OAC, It's All Treats! In this month's Message from the Executive Director, Donna S. Collins shares the latest Ohio arts updates as we approach the end of October. October 26, 2018 Executive Message, For the Public Arts And, Arts Impact Ohio, Conference, Donna S. Collins, Executive Message, Governor's Awards, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Omar Shaheed, Spotlight Read More »
Ohio Arts Council Announces Fall Board, Committee Meetings Members of the Ohio Arts Council board will meet on Wednesday, October 17. October 3, 2018 For Artists, For Educators, For Organizations, For the Public, General, News, Public Board, Meeting, OAC, Ohio Arts Council Read More »
Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry: Column 2 Ohio Poet Laureate Dave Lucas writes about how and why he fell in love with poetry, and what he thinks others can find there, too. October 1, 2018 Art, artists, For Artists, For the Public Column, Dave Lucas, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Poet Laureate, Poetry, Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry Read More »
Meet the Staff: Patrick Hughes, Investment Associate The Ohio Arts Council’s team has grown once again! Meet Patrick Hughes, our new investment associate. Patrick has grown up in Columbus, Ohio, and has always been active in the city’s vibrant art scene. These experiences have led him here, where he is very excited to learn and make a difference at the OAC. September 26, 2018 Meet the Staff Columbus, Investment Associate, Investment Office, Meet the Staff, OAC, Ohio Arts Council, Patrick Hughes Read More »