Webinar: Ohio Arts Council Grant Programs
Wednesday, January 11th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join Ohio Arts Council (OAC) Organizational Programs Coordinator Brianna Dance as she provides an overview of the OAC grant programs available to organizations. Learn about how the OAC can support your organization and about recent changes to grant programs. The OAC is accepting applications now for 2023-24. Don’t miss this timely opportunity to discover funding available to your organization through the Ohio Arts Council.
Presenters
- Brianna Dance, Organizational Programs Coordinator
Webinar: Ohio’s Historic Opera Houses & Theatres
Thursday, May 5th – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Heritage Ohio is excited to partner with the Ohio Arts Council for an in-depth look at Ohio’s historic theatres and opera houses. We’ll begin with the cultural history and development of these storied institutions, then transition to stories of several rural opera houses and theatres making significant economic and cultural impact in their communities, and conclude with four case studies of successful restoration and preservation efforts from around the state.
Featured Theatres & Opera Houses
Twin City Opera House – McConnelsville
The Twin City Opera House has been in continuous operation since it opened as an opera house and town hall in 1892. Today, 130 years later, the opera house continues host a variety of live performances, movies, and community events.
Ashland Schine’s Theatre – Ashland
The theatre first opened its doors as a deco-style movie theater in 1942. Over the years, the building entered a period of decline, eventually closing its doors in 2009. In 2015, a dedicated group of volunteers known as the Ashland Schine’s Theatre Organization purchased the theatre and began to restore it with the goal of making Ashland “Schine” in 2022.
Murphy Theatre – Wilmington
This historic grand theatre was built in 1918 as a gift to the people of Wilmington. More than 100 years later, it has become an economic boost to the community and the center of activities in Clinton County, with a wide variety of programming attracting audiences from miles away to shop, eat, and enjoy downtown Wilmington before and after shows.
St Marys Theatre and Grand Opera House – St. Marys
Built in 1895 as a performance theater and later modified as a movie house in 1930s and 1940s, the historic theatre is now under rehabilitation. Friends of the St. Marys Theatre and Opera House, Inc., is transforming the space into a vibrant performing arts center featuring artistic and educational performances for generations to come and is expected to reopen in September 2023.
Ohio Arts Council Programs and Grants
Wednesday, January 19th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. OAC has many programs and grants that enhance the arts experience for all Ohioans.
In this webinar, get to know your state arts council! OAC staff will provide a spotlight on Ohio Arts Council grants available to organizations, artists, and schools. They will outline programs, and resources available to the general public, and answer your questions.
This funding is available to every county in the state, to make your community a better place.
Speakers:
Jim Szekacs – Organizational Programs Coordinator for Western and North Central Ohio
Brianna Dance – Organizational Programs Coordinator for the Central and Southeast Ohio.
Patrick Roehrenbeck – Organizational Programs Coordinator
Ohio’s Historic Architectural Styles Webinar
Thursday, May 28th – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month by discovering the richness and diversity of Ohio’s architecture. The story of Ohio, from early settlement, through industrial expansion, to modern times, is reflected in its landmark buildings, urban centers, small towns, and the work of specific architects and builders. This free webinar will introduce broad architectural trends and characteristics of specific styles examined within the context of 19th and 20th century Ohio.
This webinar is provided by The Ohio Arts Council.