#TraditionsTuesday: Appalachian Festival It’s #TraditionsTuesday, and today we highlight the Story Stage of the 52nd Annual Appalachian Festival at Coney Island in Cincinnati. Storyteller Omopé Carter Daboiku spoke about her history with the festival and the importance of storytelling in our contemporary world. May 9, 2023 For the Public, Spotlight Appalachian Festival at Coney Island, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Omopé Carter Daboiku, Southwest Ohio, Story Stage Read More »
#TraditionsTuesday: Jesse Mooney-Bullock For this #TraditionsTuesday, we’re featuring the work of Jesse Mooney-Bullock, who received a 2023 OAC Individual Excellence Award in design. Jesse is a Cincinnati-based puppetry artist who has designed, built, and performed with puppets for more than 20 years. April 18, 2023 Spotlight Cincinnati, Jesse Mooney-Bullock, Puppetry, TraditionsTuesday Read More »
Brian Robinson: Capturing Ohio Landscapes through Pastels For Dover-based artist and educator Brian Robinson, creating art has always been part of his life. From an early age, his parents encouraged him to cultivate his creativity. Today, Robinson is both a painter and educator who teaches art to students at Massillon’s Tuslaw High School. April 13, 2023 Governor's Awards, Spotlight Award Artist, Brian Robinson, Dover, Governor's Awards for the Arts in Ohio, Massilon, Stark County, Tuscarawas County Read More »
Power of Possibility and Education Inspired New Mural at Cincinnati State A new mural at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College was inspired by the transformational power and promise of education. One of the Ohio’s most recent Percent for Art projects, the mural was a collaboration between Cincinnati State and ArtWorks—a Cincinnati nonprofit dedicated to creating public art and professional opportunities for artists of all ages. It was designed by artist Derek Toebbe. March 29, 2023 For the Public, Spotlight ArtWorks, Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Derek Toebbe, Hamilton County, Percent for Art Read More »
#TraditionsTuesday: Tony Gilson & Susan Brabenec This #TraditionsTuesday, we’re excited to highlight the work of Traditional Arts Apprenticeship team Tony Gilson and Susan Brabenec from Cincinnati, who received an OAC grant in 2022 to study hand engraving. March 21, 2023 For the Public, Spotlight Cincinnati, Hand Engraving, Susan Brabenec, Tony Gilson, Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Read More »
Bellaire High School Taps Highly Published Photojournalist for OAC-supported Artist Residency A multi-year collaboration between Bellaire High School in Belmont County and upper Ohio Valley-based photojournalist Rebecca Kiger is helping students learn about photography and engage in several documentary-style projects. January 13, 2023 Educators, For Educators, For Organizations, For the Public, Spotlight Arts Education, Arts Learning, Bellaire High School, Photography, Photojournalism, Rebecca Kiger, TeachArtsOhio Read More »