Leadership Is Giving—Not Taking—Control As arts leaders, regardless of title or role, we are conserving our most valuable assets, beginning with the leadership that lives within every artist, arts administrator, actor, musician, teacher, and more. In this Executive Message, Donna S. Collins reflects on the importance of growing a culture of bold leadership shared by all members of the team. August 25, 2021 Executive Message David Marquet, Executive Message, Fitton Center for Creative Arts, Leadership, Ohio Arts Council, Turn Around the Ship, Wings of Hope Read More »
Summer is Hot and So Are the Investments in the Arts The energy and savvy of arts leaders across the state continues to open venue doors, bring arts professionals back to work, and provide world-class creative experiences to Ohioans. In this month's Executive Message, Donna S. Collins reflects on how historic investments in the arts are setting the stage for a busy summer and year to come. July 28, 2021 Executive Message, For the Public, Public Executive Message, grants, Ohio Arts Council, Save Our Stages, Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, SVOG Read More »
There Has Never Been a Better Time to Be an Arts Supporter In this month's Executive Message, Donna S. Collins discusses how the dynamic synergy of arts leaders working hard throughout the past 18 months has paved a path for a season of renewal. June 28, 2021 Executive Message Budget, Executive Message, Marietta Main Street, Reopening, Resilience Read More »
Arts Signing Day - Have Pen, Will Commit In this month's Executive Message, Donna S. Collins reflects on the 2021 Ashland Arts Signing Day, an event at Ashland High School celebrating students who have decided to pursue further study and careers in the arts post-graduation. May 26, 2021 Arts Ed, Executive Message, For Educators, For the Public, Public Ashland High School, Executive Message, Graduation, High School, Ohio Arts Council, Signing Day Read More »
Imagine the Future Springtime is a season of renewal, growth, and hope. As flower gardeners plant their seedlings and serious vegetable gardeners sift through seed catalogs, it's time for new beginnings. In this Executive Message, Donna S. Collins shares some of the work arts leaders are doing to grow Ohio culturally, educationally, and economically toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow. April 28, 2021 Executive Message Executive Message, Future, Growth, Imagine, Ohio Arts Council, Spring Read More »
Like Music to Our Ears The idea of “coming back” is like music to our ears. In this Executive Message, Donna S. Collins looks ahead to next steps, new opportunities, and a positive way forward through the arts in Ohio. March 24, 2021 Executive Message coronavirus, COVID-19, Executive Message, Ohio Arts Council, Reopening Read More »