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Ohio representatives at the annual Kennedy Center LEAD conference
Representatives from Ohio arts organizations attend the Kennedy Center LEAD Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The Ohio Arts Council is fortunate to have a trusted group of colleagues who support our work and inspire us through national connections and statewide partnerships.
In this month's executive message, Donna S. Collins provides an update on the state budget for Fiscal Years 2020-21 and highlights how national connections lead to statewide results.
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LIMA STUDENT SELECTED AS 2019 OHIO
POETRY OUT LOUD STATE CHAMPION
Anna Kahle, a junior at Lima Central Catholic High School, is the 2019 Ohio Poetry Out Loud state champion
Anna Kahle, a junior at Lima Central Catholic High School, was named the 2019 Ohio Poetry Out Loud state champion. She will go on to represent Ohio at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C., in April.
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78 ARTISTS RECEIVE OHIO ARTS COUNCIL GRANTS
Members of the Ohio Arts Council board approved Individual Excellence Awards for state Fiscal Year 2019 during a public meeting on March 20. Seventy-eight artists will receive funding for 75 applications in the disciplines of crafts, design arts/illustration, interdisciplinary (ie., collaborative and performance art), media arts, photography, visual arts 2D, and visual arts 3D.
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REGISTRATION OPEN: RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY AT THE 2019 GOVERNOR'S AWARDS
Arts Day and Governor's Awards for the Arts Luncheon May 15, 2019
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. 
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POETRY FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE POETRY
In this month's column, Ohio Poet Laureate Dave Lucas uses the wise words of Shakespeare, John Milton, and Jay-Z to explain why rhymes make the world go round.
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Ohio Arts Council Artist Programs/Percent for Art Director Josh Coy
MEET THE STAFF: INDIVIDUAL ARTIST PROGRAMS/PERCENT FOR ART DIRECTOR JOSH COY
The newest member of the Ohio Arts Council team, Josh Coy, comes to us from the Wayne Center for the Arts in Wooster, Ohio. Playing the banjo and spending time with his son are just a couple of his favorite pastimes when he's not championing the arts around Ohio. Get to know more about Josh in this Q&A!
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CELEBRATING  WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
In celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, the Ohio Arts Council is highlighting some of the amazing work created by women artists throughout the state. We asked the women of the OAC to share some of their favorite pieces, and here's what they chose:
The Albatross by Emily Sullivan Smith (Kettering, Ohio)
2017, Relief print, 35.5” x 63.5”

"The reason I chose this work is Emily’s commentary on pollution and its effect on the environment and wildlife."
 - Alexa Demyan, Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery Marketing and Exhibitions Fellow
Frauenkirchen Mono 1 by Corrie Slawson (Cleveland, Ohio)
2011, Intaglio & Photo Litho,
45 cm x 30 cm (Photo by Don Snyder)

"This piece from Corrie’s Dresden Exchange residency hangs in our office space. I love the series and her interpretation of the city."
- Katie Monahan, Communications Strategist
#456a, Summer Air II (blue) by Janice Lessman-Moss
#456a, Summer Air II (blue) by Janice Lessman-Moss (Kent, Ohio)
©7/16, silk, linen, paper core, digital jacquard, hand woven TC2 loom, painted warp, 11.5" x 12.5"
"I admire Janice’s work because I love the way she plays with color and shape simultaneously, begging you to stare at the weaving for hours studying how the shapes and colors interact. As a new weaver myself, I am constantly inspired by her work."
- Janelle Hallett, Organizational Programs Coordinator
Punctuations, by Leah Wong
Punctuations by Leah Wong
(Columbus, Ohio)

2017, Ink acrylic, hand-cut Tyvek paper, 60" x 60"
"Leah's work is mesmerizing. I love the intricate details and how the combination of shadow, light, paper, and paint create a new kind of landscape for the viewer to explore. Leah's paper cuts intentionally infuse aspects of calligraphy and symbolism into a larger pattern, so it's fun to try and find all the hidden characters in the piece."
- Amanda Etchison, Communications Strategist
 
HAPPY WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
FROM THE OAC!
Signatures of Ohio Arts Council board members and staff

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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COMING SOON
Thread Count exhibition postcard
Fiber arts have a deep connection to mathematics. Calculation and measurement are readily employed in constructing objects made of yarn, fabric, thread, reed, and the myriad materials utilized by contemporary artists as they stitch, weave, and embellish. Thread Count is curated by Jane Black.

The following artists are featured in this exhibition: Deborah Bewley (Bowling Green), Sandra Palmer Ciolino (Cincinnati), Judy Kahle (Wauseon), Aimee Lee (Cleveland), John Lefelhocz (Athens), Janice Lessman-Moss (Kent), Migiwa Orimo (Yellow Springs), Christina Pereyma (Troy), Jessica Pinsky (Cleveland), Ian Ruffino (Columbus), Judy Rush (Bexley), Petra Soesemann (Cleveland Heights), and Mary VanWassenhove (Columbus).
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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

Ohio Artists on Tour: The Ohio Artists on Tour program enables Ohio organizations to tap into the creative potential of the state's artists to enrich their programming and the vitality of their communities. Applicants request one-third of an artist or ensemble’s fee, up to $10,000. Requests may be made for fee support for multiple artists in a single year, up to a maximum of $15,000. Visit the Ohio Artists on Tour Directory to learn more about the artists and ensembles available through this program.
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Application Deadline: May 15, 2019 for fully-executed contracts
CONTACT: Brianna Dance, Organizational Programs Coordinator
Image credits: 1) Representatives from Ohio attend the Kennedy Center LEAD Conference. Photo courtesy of Kim Turner; 2) 2019 Ohio Poetry Out Loud State Champion Anna Kahle. Photo by Terry Gilliam; 3) Ohio Arts Council logo; 4) Arts Day and Governor's Awards for the Arts Luncheon logo. Design by Alan Jazak, Formation Studio; 5) Arts Day and Governor's Awards for the Arts Luncheon program ad graphic. Design by Katie Monahan; 5) Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry column logo. Design by Katie Monahan; 6) Meet the Staff graphic. Photo by Katie Monahan; 7) The Albatross by Emily Sullivan Smith (Kettering, Ohio) 2017, Relief print, 35.5” x 63.5”; 8) Frauenkirchen Mono 1, by Corrie Slawson (Cleveland, Ohio) 2011, Intaglio & Photo Litho, 45 cm X 30 cm. Photo by Don Snyder; 9) #456a, Summer Air II (blue) by Janice Lessman-Moss (Kent, Ohio) ©7/16, silk, linen, paper core, digital jacquard, hand woven TC2 loom, painted warp, 11.5" x 12.5"; 10) Punctuations, by Leah Wong (Columbus, Ohio) 2017, Ink acrylic, hand-cut Tyvek paper, 60" x 60"; 11) Deb Pinter, 43-2016 from the Woods Series, 2016, Foliage, ink on Rives BFK, each piece 29.5" x 22" unframed; 12) Judy Kahle, Holding it Together, 2015, cotton fabric, fabric dyes/paints, canvas thread, 15" x 13" x 5.5". Photo by Thomas Ethington.
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