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Overview Learn more about the services GCAC provides to artists in Columbus.
Funding for Artists Check out the latest funding opportunities and guidelines.
Workshops & Events Upcoming and recorded workshops covering a wide range of topics.
GCAC Application Portal Access the SmartSimple grants portal for applications and your previous grant information.
Studios & Spaces Find available spaces for rent that have been submitted by community organizations and businesses.
Opportunities for Artists Calls for artists, job postings, and outside grant opportunities are all listed here.
Community & Street Performer Program Learn more about this great program created in partnership with Music Columbus.
Dresden Exchange Program Information about the history and previous Dresden exchange participants.
FAQs Get all your questions answered.

For Organizations

Overview Learn more about the services GCAC provides to organizations in Columbus.
Grants & Funding Check out the latest funding opportunities and guidelines.
Workshops & Events Upcoming and recorded workshops that cover a wide range of topics.
GCAC Application Portal Access the SmartSimple grants portal for applications and your previous grant information.
Studios & Spaces Find available spaces for rent that have been submitted by community organizations and businesses.
Artist Opportunities Calls for artists, job postings, outside grant opportunities and nonprofit board opportunities are all listed here.
FAQs Have a question? Chances are the answer is here.
Submit an Opportunity for Artists Know of job opening, or someone looking for an artist? Submit it here and we’ll post it on our site.

About GCAC

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) We’re committed to strengthening Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts within all our programs.
Board of Trustees Meet the 30 trustees that govern the Greater Arts Council!
Staff Meet the professionals behind the success of the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
GCAC Navigators A new initiative that will help GCAC engage more deeply with our diverse community.
Jobs & Internships Interested in joining our team? Learn more here!
Press Releases Read our latest press releases.
Blogs Musings from Tom Katzenmeyer, GCAC President & CEO and Weekend Warriors, Columbus Makes Art’s weekly event blog.
GCAC & Film Columbus Logos Download our brand guidelines and logo files.
GCAC Events & Deadlines Check out all our upcoming events and deadlines.
Big Arts Night The Greater Columbus Arts Council’s Big Arts Night is a blow-out celebration for everyone who loves the arts!
Past Grants Search Arts Council grants from 2018 to the present.
Advocacy & Research Advocacy is a critical part of keeping the arts vibrant in our community.
History Discover how the Greater Columbus Arts Council has evolved through the years.
Community Grantmaking Learn more about becoming a community reviewer!
GCAC Gallery The Loann Crane Gallery  at the Greater Columbus Arts Council.

Overview Learn more about the services GCAC provides to artists in Columbus.
Funding for Artists Check out the latest funding opportunities and guidelines.
Workshops & Events Upcoming and recorded workshops covering a wide range of topics.
GCAC Application Portal Access the SmartSimple grants portal for applications and your previous grant information.
Studios & Spaces Find available spaces for rent that have been submitted by community organizations and businesses.
Opportunities for Artists Calls for artists, job postings, and outside grant opportunities are all listed here.
Community & Street Performer Program Learn more about this great program created in partnership with Music Columbus.
Dresden Exchange Program Information about the history and previous Dresden exchange participants.
FAQs Get all your questions answered.

Overview Learn more about the services GCAC provides to organizations in Columbus.
Grants & Funding Check out the latest funding opportunities and guidelines.
Workshops & Events Upcoming and recorded workshops that cover a wide range of topics.
GCAC Application Portal Access the SmartSimple grants portal for applications and your previous grant information.
Studios & Spaces Find available spaces for rent that have been submitted by community organizations and businesses.
Artist Opportunities Calls for artists, job postings, outside grant opportunities and nonprofit board opportunities are all listed here.
FAQs Have a question? Chances are the answer is here.
Submit an Opportunity for Artists Know of job opening, or someone looking for an artist? Submit it here and we’ll post it on our site.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) We’re committed to strengthening Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts within all our programs.
Board of Trustees Meet the 30 trustees that govern the Greater Arts Council!
Staff Meet the professionals behind the success of the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
GCAC Navigators A new initiative that will help GCAC engage more deeply with our diverse community.
Jobs & Internships Interested in joining our team? Learn more here!
Press Releases Read our latest press releases.
Blogs Musings from Tom Katzenmeyer, GCAC President & CEO and Weekend Warriors, Columbus Makes Art’s weekly event blog.
GCAC & Film Columbus Logos Download our brand guidelines and logo files.
GCAC Events & Deadlines Check out all our upcoming events and deadlines.
Big Arts Night The Greater Columbus Arts Council’s Big Arts Night is a blow-out celebration for everyone who loves the arts!
Past Grants Search Arts Council grants from 2018 to the present.
Advocacy & Research Advocacy is a critical part of keeping the arts vibrant in our community.
History Discover how the Greater Columbus Arts Council has evolved through the years.
Community Grantmaking Learn more about becoming a community reviewer!
GCAC Gallery The Loann Crane Gallery  at the Greater Columbus Arts Council.

Big Arts Night & Community Arts Partnership Awards

Thursday, October 24 from 5-8 p.m. at the Southern Theatre and Westin Great Southern Columbus

The Greater Columbus Arts Council’s Big Arts Night is a blow-out celebration for everyone who loves the arts–from artists to arts organizations, from individual patrons to business supporters.

Big Arts Night will take place Thursday, October 24 from 5-8 p.m. at the Southern Theatre and Westin Great Southern Columbus.

The awards presentation and party following are FREE but registration is required. Register for your seats now, this event will sell out. Big Arts Night Registration.

The Awards presentation will be followed by a party that includes arts experiences, food, drink and the chance to reconnect and engage with award winners and arts friends. Registration for this event will open in August.

Nominations for the awards are now closed.

Click Here to see the 2024 Big Arts Night Nominees