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Portrait of Donna S. Collins by Duarte Brown
Portrait of Donna S. Collins by Duarte Brown. Brown, a Columbus-based mixed media artist, is a master artist with TRANSIT ARTS and the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, an art educator, and a mentor to many of his students. More of Brown's colorful work can be seen around Columbus and on his website at duartescollectivegroup.com.
In this month's Executive Message, Donna S. Collins shares updates on federal funding for the arts and details upcoming federal and state budget processes.
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NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AWARDS $565K TO OHIO RECIPIENTS
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Twenty-nine Ohio recipients have been awarded grants through the National Endowment for the Arts’ Art Works, Challenge America, and Creative Writing Fellowship programs. More than $27 million in grants were awarded in total during this first round of funding announcements, with recipients in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 2019 GOVERNOR'S AWARDS FOR THE ARTS IN OHIO
REGISTRATION OPENS NEXT WEEK
Registration for the 2019 Governor's Awards for the Arts in Ohio luncheon ceremony will open the first week of March! Don't miss out on the most prestigious annual arts event in Ohio. Single seats and full table sponsorships are available, and all tickets include lunch and access to the afternoon dessert reception. More information and a link to registration will be made available at oac.ohio.gov/governorsawards soon.
MEET THIS YEAR'S WINNERS
Ohio Heritage Fellow Hasu Patel
OHIO HERITAGE FELLOW HASU PATEL PROVES THERE'S POWER IN PERSEVERANCE
Hasu Patel, one of few world-class female classical sitarists, a master of gayaki ang, and an internationally known teacher and performer, speaks about how her perseverance in the face of challenges has helped her achieve her childhood dreams.
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POETRY FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE POETRY
"As socially relevant as poetry can be, slang is where some of the most political work of language occurs." In this column, Ohio Poet Laureate Dave Lucas analyzes the ever-evolving world of words.
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From Grammy nominations and Oscar wins to prestigious prizes and competitive fellowships, here's a look at some of the accolades and honors awarded to Ohio's creatives and creators.
AND THE WINNER IS ...
Ohio artists have been busy this month receiving recognition on the international stage. From Grammy nominations and Oscar wins to prestigious prizes and competitive fellowships, here's a look at some of the accolades and honors awarded to Ohio's creatives and creators.
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SAVE THE DATE: OHIO POETRY OUT LOUD
STATE FINALS ON MARCH 8, 2019
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Join us as a new state champion is crowned at the 2019 Ohio Poetry Out Loud State Finals! Poetry Out Loud encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary heritage and contemporary life. 
2019 Ohio Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Friday, March 8, 2019 | Begins at 6 p.m. 
King Arts Complex, Pythian Theatre
867 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH 43203
The event is free and open to the public.

HAPPENING AT THE RIFFE GALLERY

ON VIEW
Duo Trio exhibition postcard
This exhibition explores how 14 contemporary Ohio artists work with the idea of creating diptychs and triptychs, an older art form that has been reinterpreted in new ways. Curated by Christine Fowler Shearer. 

The following artists are featured in this exhibition: Julie M. Abijanac, Terri Albanese,  Kristen Cliffel, Stephanie Craig, Thomas Frontini, Eric Holscher Almazan, Greg Martin, Agnes Ray, Emily Sullivan Smith, Melissa Vogley Woods, and Art Werger.
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Julie M. Abijanac, Pestilence: Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, 2017
DUO TRIO: CONTEMPORARY DIPTYCHS AND TRIPTYCHS BY 14 OHIO ARTISTS
In this blog post, Ohio Arts Council Riffe Gallery Marketing and Exhibitions Fellow Alexa Demyan discusses diptychs and triptychs and shares the inspiration behind several works currently on view in the gallery.
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GRANT DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR ARTS ACCESS, ARTSNEXT, AND ARTS PARTNERSHIP: NEW DEADLINE IS MARCH 4, 2019

Due to unexpected technical difficulties with the ARTIE system late this week, the OAC has extended all March 1 application deadlines to Monday, March 4 at 5 p.m. This will affect the Arts Access, ArtsNEXT, and Arts Partnership programs.

The technology issue experienced appears to have been an ARTIE access issue that impacted those attempting to use the system for most of the day on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The system is now back up and running, so applicants should be able to go in and check the status of their applications. The OAC encourages applicants to contact their coordinators with additional questions or concerns. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

FOR ORGANIZATIONS | Grants & Opportunities

ArtSTART: The ArtSTART program provides flexible, accessible funding to help organizations complete short-term projects addressing a wide variety of goals and objectives. Most awards support the programming of new or emerging organizations, including first-time OAC applicants, as well as new or established organizations in areas not served by other arts providers. 
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Application Deadline: April 1, 2019
CONTACT: View the staff contact map to get in touch with the coordinator for your region

FOR ARTISTS | Grants & Opportunities

Ohio Folk and Traditional Arts awards and grant opportunities deadline: March 15, 2019
The Ohio Arts Council is excited to share two opportunities aimed at supporting and celebrating Ohio's folk and traditional artists.

The Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program provides awards that allow dedicated apprentices to follow a time-honored method to develop skills in valued art forms. Apprentices and traditional arts masters should submit a joint application. Master artists may request up to $4,000 to work with one, and if appropriate, two, apprentices. At least 50 percent of the request must be used for master artist honoraria. No match is required.
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Application Deadline: March 15, 2019 at 5 p.m.
CONTACT: Kathy Signorino, Artist Programs/Percent for Art Coordinator

The Ohio Heritage Fellowship program recognizes and supports Ohio folk and traditional artists who are the most influential masters of their particular traditions and whose work in the folk and traditional arts has had a significant impact on their communities. Each year, the Ohio Arts Council will award one Ohio Heritage Fellowship to an individual or group. The recipient will receive a commemorative plaque and a $5,000 award at a public award ceremony.
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Nomination Deadline: March 15, 2019 at 5 p.m.
CONTACT
: Kathy Signorino, Artist Programs/Percent for Art Coordinator
Image credits: 1) Portrait of OAC Executive Director Donna S. Collins by Columbus artist Duarte Brown; 2) National Endowment for the Arts logo; 3) Arts Day and Governor's Awards for the Arts Luncheon logo. Design by Alan Jazak, Formation Studio; 4) Hasu Patel, a musician residing in Westlake, Ohio, received the 2018 Ohio Heritage Fellowship Award. Photo courtesy of Hasu Patel; 5) Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry column logo. Design by Katie Monahan; 6) Award photo. Photo by analogicus on Pixabay; 7) Ohio Poetry Out Loud logo; 8) Deb Pinter, 43-2016 from the Woods Series, 2016, Foliage, ink on Rives BFK, each piece 29.5" x 22" unframed; 9) Pestilence: Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 by Julie M. Abijanac (2017); 10) Ohio folk and traditional arts awards and grant opportunities deadline: March 15, 2019. Design by Katie Monahan.
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