[…] stand here on behalf of a community that very often goes unremarked. The goal was not to plead for awareness, but to celebrate culture—true, independent, magnificent Columbus -based culture—that had already been here. The artists involved ranged widely in age, discipline, career position, and personal politic, and it was my honor to stand in […]
[…] professional artists, as well as chalk artists, at the 2017 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, showcased in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Artists were accepted in to the Fine Arts Exhibition through a juried process. In the amateur category 56 artists were accepted, including 34 from Franklin County, while the professional category accepted work […]
[…] opportunities that the Greater Columbus Arts Council is partnering on. Thanks to the generosity of American Electric Power, the Columbus Arts Festival is commissioning a temporary light -based work of outdoor public art for the Arts Festival. This installation will be a prominent feature at the festival, which attracts well over 400,000 people each […]
[…] new Every Student Succeeds Act was signed into law replacing No Child Left Behind. This new bill fully supports the arts as part of every student’s “well -rounded” education. It provides the flexibility for students to learn creatively and for local districts and states to create schools that embrace the arts. What research has […]
[…] body. Vogley Woods has received two Ohio Art Council Individual Excellence Awards as well as numerous Greater Columbus Arts Council project grants. As an artist and artist -curator Vogley Woods’s projects and artwork have been exhibited locally, nationally and internationally. Recent notable solos exhibitions include work in The Box at the Wexner Center for […]
[…] to announce the recipients of the 2015 Media Arts Fellowship Awards, which recognize work by Franklin County artists exhibiting outstanding talent and ability in film, video and time -based digital images. The recipients were officially announced Nov. 14 during an evening presentation hosted by the Columbus International Film + Video Festival. The 2015 Media Arts Fellowship […]
[…] the west, the riverfront is no longer an underwhelming spot with one ignored park and Franklinton is experiencing a renaissance and has become home to several arts -related initiatives. To the east the beautiful, historic Lincoln Theatre has been restored to its former glory and the cap over 71 north, leading to the theater, […]
[…] As a teaching artist for VSA Ohio and the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education (OAAE), Darman works in inclusive classrooms to enhance teaching and learning through arts -integrated residencies and differentiated curriculum. Her career has reached thousands of children providing a safe and nurturing environment from which imaginations can explore and grow. Throughout her […]
[…] ways to recruit and engage new audiences, well that’s even more exciting. The United Way has a brilliant campaign underway (Cbus Love Coming Your Way, Sept. 8 -12) that makes connecting with a volunteer opportunity easy and fun. They are rallying Columbus to volunteer this week and they’ve provided a robust menu of one-off […]
[…] cultural shift that has been gradually taking place, and I’m not alone in writing about it. As a matter of fact I recently went back and re -read a wonderful post in Art Works by Jennifer Cole, executive director of the Metro Nashville Arts commission, which covered this very subject. Cole contends: “Artists can’t […]
[…] days to install and will be visible on 64 street signs in various neighborhoods around Columbus. The public will be able to view the installations until mid -August. “This project is a way to celebrate local artists and the community by bringing both groups together on a new and exciting project that hasn’t been […]
[…] Council with input and support from city leaders, community stakeholders, arts and cultural organizations, artists, and others along the way. What launched today represents an unprecedented five -year focus on the arts as a key pillar in Columbus’ culture, economy and quality of life. With strong support from Columbus businesses, the philanthropic community, and […]
