Governor's Awards 2020: Lora Lynn Snow, Arts Administration Award Winner Lora Lynn Snow is the founder and executive director of the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre in Gallipolis, home of The Ohio Valley Symphony. Lora, an oboist, was inspired in 1987 to form a professional orchestra in Gallia County and recognized the amazing acoustics in the long-neglected 1895 Ariel Opera House that had been abandoned for 25 years. May 15, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards, Organizations, Public Ariel Opera House, Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre, Arts Administration, Gallia County, Gallipolis, Governor's Awards, Lora Lynn Snow, Music, Oboist, Ohio Valley Symphony Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: Nigel Burgoine, Arts Education Award Winner Nigel Burgoine, artistic director of the Ballet Theatre of Toledo, is a classical ballet instructor and choreographer. A graduate of the Royal Ballet School and former principal dancer with the London Festival Ballet, Nigel has danced around the world. Fueled by his passion for sharing the magic of ballet with the next generation of dancers, Nigel has used his experience and training to teach ballet to diverse audiences. May 15, 2021 Arts Ed, Educators, For Educators, For the Public, Governor's Awards, Organizations, Public Arts Education, Ballet, Ballet Theatre of Toledo, Dance, Governor's Awards, Lucas County, Nigel Burgoine, Toledo Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: Marshall C. Kimball, Arts Education Award Winner Marshall C. Kimball completed a 47-year teaching career upon retirement from Marietta College after 14 years of service. At Marietta College he was the chairman of the department of music, professor of music, and director of bands and instrumental activities. He currently is an adjunct professor/music consultant for the music department. May 15, 2021 Arts Ed, For Educators, For the Public, Governor's Awards, Public Arts Education, Director, Governor's Awards, Marietta, Marietta College, Marshall C. KImball, Music, Washington County Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: The Charles H. Dater Foundation, Arts Patron Award Winner The Charles H. Dater Foundation was founded in 1985 to make grants to organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area that carry out projects benefiting young people in the areas of arts and culture, education, healthcare, social services, and other community needs. Since then, the foundation—one of the largest private foundations in Greater Cincinnati—has awarded more than 3,100 grants totaling $51 million to approximately 400 private, nonprofit organizations and public agencies for an array of programs and projects. May 15, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards Arts Patron, Charles H. Dater, Charles H. Dater Foundation, Cincinnati, Governor's Awards, Hamilton County Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: Nicolettecinemagraphics, Business Support of the Arts Winner Nicolettecinemagraphics is a two-person digital media business based in Columbus that has supported the arts in myriad ways since it was founded by filmmakers Nicolette and Matt Swift in 2006. Through visual storytelling, the company supports and celebrates communities by creating digital content that showcases Ohio’s artists and arts organizations. May 15, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards Business Support of the Arts, Columbus, Digital Media, Film, Filmmaking, Franklin County, Governor's Awards, Matt Swift, Nicolette Swift, Nicolettecinemagraphics Read More »
Governor's Awards 2020: Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch, Community Development & Participation Award Winner Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch was initially built in 1989 as “a ranch that grows guitar players,” but it has since transformed into so much more. Founded by Jorma and Vanessa Kaukonen, Fur Peace Ranch is an immersive music camp, conference center, concert venue, and art gallery located in Meigs County. May 15, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards Community Development and Participation, Fur Peace Ranch, Governor's Awards, Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane, Jorma Kaukonen, Meigs County, Music, Pomeroy, Vanessa Kaukonen Read More »