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 »
After Hours Spotlights the Artistry of State Workers "This exhibition gets at the heart of everything I love about artmaking. What all artists know is that the work rewards you with meditation, release, and tangible objects that represent even more than the hours spent creating them." In this blog post, OAC Riffe Gallery Marketing and Exhibitions Fellow Aimee Wissman reflects on "After Hours," on view through July 10, 2021. May 14, 2021 Art, artists, For Artists, For Educators, For Organizations, For the Public, Public, Riffe Gallery After Hours, Aimee Wissman, Amanda Graver, Exhibition, Jennifer Whitten, Kay Nees, Ken Emerick, Michael Bush, Ohio Arts Council, Riffe Gallery, Steve Nassano, Teresa Witt, Visual Art Read More »
2020 Governor’s Awards for the Arts Winners Announced Nine winners have been selected to receive Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio. Awardees will be honored during a virtual celebration premiering online on May 10, 2021, at noon. May 6, 2021 Art, artists, Arts Ed, For Artists, For Educators, For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards, News, Organizations, Public Andy Snow, Arts Administration, Arts Education, Arts Patron, Business Support, Canton, Charles H. Dater Foundation, Cincinnati, Columbus, Community Development, Dayton, Dr. Jesse Ayers, Elyria, Franklin County, Fur Peace Ranch, Gallia County, Gallipolis, Governor's Awards, Governor's Awards for the Arts in Ohio, Hamilton County, Holland, Individual Artist, Joan Perch, Jorma Kaukonen, Lora Snow, Lorain County, Lucas County, Marietta, Marshall Kimball, Meigs County, Montgomery County, Nicolettecinemagraphics, Nigel Burgoine, Ohio, Ohio Arts Council, Pomeroy, Stark County, Washington County, Winners Read More »
Governor’s Awards Artist Addresses Environmental Themes in Nature-Inspired Photos It’s tempting to say that the magic behind Barry Underwood’s colorfully illuminated images is more than just a trick of the light, but the Cleveland-based artist would be the first to tell you that light is exactly what makes his photography possible. May 6, 2021 Art, For Artists, For the Public, Governor's Awards, Public Barry Underwood, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Governor's Awards, Light, Ohio Arts Council, Photography Read More »
ArtsChat Ohio: OAC Staff Talks Artmaking "After Hours" (Part 3) ArtsChat Ohio is an audio blog bringing you the latest news and updates from Ohio Arts Council staff members. The third and final installment of a special series highlighting Ohio Arts Council employees’ artmaking and the Riffe Gallery's "After Hours" exhibition features musician and Organizational Programs Coordinator Jim Szekacs and visual artist and Riffe Gallery Marketing and Exhibitions Fellow Aimee Wissman. May 5, 2021 ArtsChat Ohio, Riffe Gallery After Hours, Aimee Wissman, ArtsChat Ohio, Jim Szekacs, Music, Ohio Arts Council, Riffe Gallery, Visual Arts Read More »
ArtsChat Ohio: OAC Staff Talks Artmaking "After Hours" (Part 2) ArtsChat Ohio is an audio blog bringing you the latest news and updates from Ohio Arts Council staff members. Poet, playwright, and OAC Arts Learning Coordinator Chiquita Mullins Lee and musician and Technology Strategist Ted Hattemer join Riffe Gallery Director Cat Sheridan for part two of a special series highlighting Arts Council employees’ artmaking and the Riffe Gallery's "After Hours" exhibition. April 28, 2021 ArtsChat Ohio, Riffe Gallery After Hours, Audio blog, Cat Sheridan, Chiquita Mullins Lee, Music, Ohio Arts Council, Poetry, Riffe Gallery, Songwriting, State of Ohio, Ted Hattemer, Writing Read More »