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• Press Release / March 23, 2015

  Greater Columbus Arts Council Awards January: BOOST and Artists in the Community Grants

  […] Skills and Technology) grants, while 25 individual artists were awarded Artists in the Community Grants. BOOST GRANTS BOOST (Broadening Organization’s Overall Skills and Technology) is a capacity -building program supporting the governance, leadership, technology and professional development needs of not-for-profit arts organizations. Applicants are encouraged to make a long-term commitment to continuous improvement and […]

• ColumbusArts.com Profile: ANTHONY MOSSBURG

  This month’s profile features Anthony Mossburg, a multi -award-winning acoustic artist from West Virginia who is currently residing in Columbus.  According to comments made on his website by his fans, Mossburg is known for writing moving lyrics, creating melodies that stick with you long after the song is over and for his deep, rich, […]

• ColumbusArts.com Artist: SAMANTHA BENNETT

  […] itchy bandages on my nose and trying to distract myself by doodling. I don’t think there was ever a time growing up when I decided I was going to be an artist; I think it was just decided for me. Physically, I struggled to keep up with other children, but luckily I always had […]

• Press Release / September 21, 2012

  GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER PROJECT SUPPORT, AUGUST GRANTS

  […] January – February 2013 exhibition at Urban Arts Space, in the heart of downtown Columbus, featuring a selection of works from the art of James Castle (1899 -1977), a self-trained, deaf artist who spent his life in rural Idaho. The final deadline for 2012 is October 15. Project Support: Project Support grants provide funding for the […]

• Press Release / November 22, 2011

  First Round of Chase Neighborhood 200Columbus Grants Announced

  […] (GCAC) andJPMorgan Chase Foundation are pleased to announce the first round of grant recipients for the Chase 200Columbus Neighborhood Grant program. Fourteen projects throughout Columbus were funded totaling $90,000. Twenty -two applications were received. The second and final deadline for the program is February 15 and $110,000 remains to be distributed. Award winning grants help fulfill the […]

• Press Release / June 28, 2013

  GCAC Awards 2nd Quarter Project Support, May 2013 BOOST and Artists in the Community Grants

  […] will provide Columbus residents and visitors the opportunity to experience arts of all types; from local artists showcasing their talents at the Independents’ Day Festival, September 20 -23 to the Columbus Film Council’s 61st International Film + Video Festival, November 9-17. Columbus College of Art & Design will produce 10 exhibitions and 11 artist […]

• Press Release / June 29, 2023

  “Greater Columbus. Greater ART.” Initiative Announces Launch of Community Engagement Phase with In–Person Kickoff Event on July 12 at Columbus Metropolitan Library

  […] events and new audio series COLUMBUS, Ohio — “Greater Columbus. Greater ART.” announces the beginning of the project’s public engagement period, which will launch with an in -person kickoff event on Wednesday, July 12 at Columbus Metropolitan Main Library from 6-8 p.m. Led by the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) and jointly funded by […]

• Press Release / June 22, 2023

  Greater Columbus Arts Council Approves $11,360,950 in Operating Support and General Support Grants

  […] for GCAC. “This gives them the flexibility to focus on strategic planning, expanding community outreach and access, employing more central Ohio artists and attending to the well -being of their teams.” “We’re able to share this record amount of grants because of the robust support we receive from the city bed tax, the arts […]

• When faced with adversity, the arts community responds with generosity & humanity

  […] turn broken windows into messages of support for Black Lives. I am beyond proud that this community that I am a part of took a reactionary short -term solution and evolved it into a proactive long-term, multi-faceted plan that incorporates art and culture in our fight for substantive change—Deliver Black Dreams. The arts have […]

• Press Release / June 30, 2010

  GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES PROJECT SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AWARDS

  […] Applicant Name / Project / Amount Awarded Available Light Theatre / Skyscrapers/Merrily We Roll Along / $8,100 Columbus College of Art & Design / CCAD Exhibitions 2010 -2011 / $25,840 Friends of the Conservatory / Savage Gardens / $29,100 VSA Ohio / ADA 20th Anniversary Mural Project / $3,000 WaterFire Columbus / 2010 Season […]

• Press Release / June 16, 2022

  Greater Columbus Arts Council Approves $8,578,211 in Operating Support and General Support Grants

  […] two extremely challenging years.” Operating Support Operating Support is directed to the keystone arts and culture organizations with annual budgets over $500,000 that are firmly established, well -managed and have a significant impact and broad community engagement. Operating Support organizations are required to apply the arts and culture ticket fee on admissions. Award amounts […]

• 2021 brought plenty to be grateful for

  […] are: Hanif Abdurraqib was awarded a MacArthur “genius” grant and was a finalist for a National Book Award in nonfiction for A Little Devil in America.  Columbus -based poet Maggie Smith got rave reviews for Goldenrod, her latest book of poetry, released this summer, which followed her popular book of essays, Keep Moving, published […]