On Oct. 1 I will have the pleasure of attending the King Arts Complex Legends & Legacies event, which this year will honor Mayor Michael B. Coleman. I cannot think of a more fitting leader to receive this recognition. With the end of Coleman’s 16 years as mayor looming, I…
I’ve been thinking a lot about the symbiotic nature of arts, commerce and government. Words like ecosystem, narrative, and collaboration have been floating around like little thought bubbles above my head. I wish I could say these thoughts are original or groundbreaking, but they’re not. They are the result of…
Today is the official launch of a ground breaking, citywide arts marketing campaign that has been two years in the making. This new campaign, Art Makes Columbus/Columbus Makes Art, has been led by the Greater Columbus Arts Council with input and support from city leaders, community stakeholders, arts and cultural…
The arts are a catalyst for economic development. And we must acknowledge the fact that our arts organizations are businesses, too.