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For this week’s #FeaturedFriday, we’re excited to share the Ohio Artist Registry 2023 Exhibition Juror’s Choice award recipients! They were selected by exhibition jurors Kyle and Kelly Phelps—professional artists and educators from the Dayton area. --- Janet Marsano, “The Garden,” ink on ampersand scratchboard, 2022 Marsano is a Loudonville-based artist, educator, and designer whose work is influenced by Gustav Klimt, Joseph Cornell, Marvin Cone, and William Harper. Her pieces are strongly narra

For this week’s #FeaturedFriday, we’re excited to share the Ohio Artist Registry 2023 Exhibition Juror’s Choice award recipients! They were selected by exhibition jurors Kyle and Kelly Phelps—professional artists and educators from the Dayton area. --- Janet Marsano, “The Garden,” ink on ampersand scratchboard, 2022 Marsano is a Loudonville-based artist, educator, and designer whose work is influenced by Gustav Klimt, Joseph Cornell, Marvin Cone, and William Harper. Her pieces are strongly narra

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Applications are now being accepted for Ohio teaching artists to join the Ohio Teaching Artist Roster, a partnership between the Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, OhioDance, Center for Arts-Inspired Learning, and Art Possible Ohio. This online roster provides access to a professional community of peers and networks around the state, as well as new or continued opportunities for potential work and programming in and out of schools. Selected artists receive statewide designation

Applications are now being accepted for Ohio teaching artists to join the Ohio Teaching Artist Roster, a partnership between the Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, OhioDance, Center for Arts-Inspired Learning, and Art Possible Ohio. This online roster provides access to a professional community of peers and networks around the state, as well as new or continued opportunities for potential work and programming in and out of schools. Selected artists receive statewide designation

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It’s #FeaturedFriday, and this week we’re offering you a quick peak at the Ohio Artist Registry 2025 Juried Exhibition! We’re also excited to reveal the three Ohio artists who are this year’s Juror’s Choice Award recipients. Learn more about this exhibition at oac.ohio.gov/oar (click on “Exhibition”) --- Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albio... License code: 5SD9VI51N7KU3XXO Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/wa

It’s #FeaturedFriday, and this week we’re offering you a quick peak at the Ohio Artist Registry 2025 Juried Exhibition! We’re also excited to reveal the three Ohio artists who are this year’s Juror’s Choice Award recipients. Learn more about this exhibition at oac.ohio.gov/oar (click on “Exhibition”) --- Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albio... License code: 5SD9VI51N7KU3XXO Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/wa

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“In Ohio” opens Saturday, April 26 with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn more about the exhibition, associated programming, and how to visit the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery at oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery. | Ohio Arts Council

“In Ohio” opens Saturday, April 26 with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn more about the exhibition, associated programming, and how to visit the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery at oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery. | Ohio Arts Council

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With National Arts in Education Week kicking off this coming Sunday, September 14, we're excited to share that a new teaching artist-focused exhibition just opened in the lobby of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts! Titled the "TeachArtsOhio Small Works Exhibition," it features the work of Ohio teaching artists who, alongside working with Ohio students through the OAC's TeachArtsOhio grant program, actively create their own art. Enjoy this quick overview video, showcasing the exhi

With National Arts in Education Week kicking off this coming Sunday, September 14, we're excited to share that a new teaching artist-focused exhibition just opened in the lobby of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts! Titled the "TeachArtsOhio Small Works Exhibition," it features the work of Ohio teaching artists who, alongside working with Ohio students through the OAC's TeachArtsOhio grant program, actively create their own art. Enjoy this quick overview video, showcasing the exhi

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There’s still time to submit your work for the 2025 edition of the Ohio Artist Registry (OAR) Juried Exhibition! Ohio artists who are members of the Ohio Artist Registry can submit up to three works for consideration. Selected works will be on display Thursday, July 3 – Saturday, September 13, 2025. Membership in the registry and entry into the exhibition are both free. The deadline to submit work is April 25. Learn more about the exhibition and how to become a member of the OAR at 2025oarexhibi

There’s still time to submit your work for the 2025 edition of the Ohio Artist Registry (OAR) Juried Exhibition! Ohio artists who are members of the Ohio Artist Registry can submit up to three works for consideration. Selected works will be on display Thursday, July 3 – Saturday, September 13, 2025. Membership in the registry and entry into the exhibition are both free. The deadline to submit work is April 25. Learn more about the exhibition and how to become a member of the OAR at 2025oarexhibi

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The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governor

This weekend, we’re excited to open the latest OAC Riffe Gallery exhibition, “In Touch.” Enjoy this overview video and plan to join us tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2-4 p.m. for the exhibition’s opening reception. Mingle with featured artists and enjoy live music from Keith Hanlon, all while experiencing great art from across the state. Learn more about the exhibition—curated by Megan Young—at oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery. | Ohio Arts Council

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#FeaturedFriday: Today, we’re excited to share our latest overview video for the OAC Riffe Gallery’s “2023 Biennial Juried Exhibition!” Plan to join us tomorrow, October 28, 2-4 p.m., for our opening reception in the gallery. Enjoy live music and light refreshments while viewing the artworks and mingling with the exhibition’s artists. Learn more about the exhibition and find directions at: https://oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery | Ohio Arts Council

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The Ohio Statehouse has stood as a symbol of civic history and architectural ambition for more than a century. These aerial and ground views highlight its scale, symmetry, and the enduring presence it holds at the center of Ohio’s story. The diagram included shows where the Ohio Women's Monument will soon stand, joining the grounds of this historic site and adding a long-awaited chapter to its landscape. It is a moment that connects past and future on one of the most majestic public spaces in th

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Most days, you’ll find sculptor Brenda Councill right here—in the studio, hands in clay, shaping the women of The Ohio Women’s Monument one detail at a time. Each stroke is intentional. Each figure tells a story. Brenda’s work depicts quiet craftsmanship building toward a bold public statement, and this is only the beginning. | Ohio Arts Council

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As warden of the Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW) in Marysville, Ohio, Ronette "Roni" Burkes-Trowsdell works tirelessly to support projects to empower the women of ORW and connect them with the community. This is one of the many reasons Roni is a Governor's Awards for the Arts winner for Community Development and Participation and our #FeaturedFriday. In this video clip, Roni talks about the importance of and excitement surrounding access to arts in the prison community. For example, the Tapestr

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TEACHER & STUDENT OPPORTUNITY: As part of a biennial celebration of the arts and art education, the Ohio House of Representatives High School Student Art Exhibition features exemplary visual art created by high school students from all corners of Ohio. Artwork from each of the 99 districts of the House of Representatives is featured in the hallway connecting the Ohio Statehouse and Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts. Ohio high school art teachers interested in having a student represe

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Next week, the OAC’s Riffe Gallery opens its next exhibition, “Arts Beacon of Light.” Enjoy this brief overview of the exhibition and join us on Feb. 4, 2-4 p.m., for the free Opening Reception. Meet and mingle with the 17 exhibiting Ohio artists, enjoy light refreshments, and hear live music, all while experiencing outstanding artwork. “Arts Beacon of Light” runs Jan. 31 through April 7, 2023. Find more information and register for the reception at https://oac.ohio.gov/Riffe-Gallery/Events-Cale

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A look inside the studio visit on July 23, where Brenda Councill welcomed the dedicated supporters and organizational partners of the Ohio Women’s Monument. This video captures key moments as Brenda shared her creative process, answered questions, and offered a firsthand look at the detailed work behind this important public art project. It was a meaningful exchange between artist and advocates, united by a shared commitment to honoring Ohio’s women. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:

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Watching this project unfold over time shows just how far the Ohio Women's Monument has come. Each stage has added new depth, new craftsmanship, and new momentum. This montage is a look back at the work completed so far, and a reminder that there is still significant progress ahead as the monument moves toward its final form. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and say hello to artist Brenda Councill at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville, Ohio. | Ohio Arts Council

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A shared vision for honoring Ohio’s past and celebrating stories of courage. Ohio's chief elections officer, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, visits Brenda Councill and OAC Executive Director Donna S. Collins at the Alan Cottrill Studio and Museum. Together, they review the history of women's suffrage and progress toward creation of the Ohio Women’s Monument. Visit artist Brenda Councill at the studio Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville, Ohio. | Ohio Arts Council

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It’s #FeaturedFriday, and this week we’re excited to share this video overview of the 2024 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition. Learn more about the exhibition and hear directly from the jurors, including the reveal of this year’s three Juror’s Choice Awards. The exhibition runs through March 23, 2024, at the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library. It is free to view on the library’s second floor during regular business hours throughout the week. --- Music Credit: Music by Pecan Pie ("S

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Thank you for walking this journey with us. Every visit, every share, and every moment of support fuels the creation of the Ohio Women’s Monument. Together, we are building a tribute that will stand for generations. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and say hello to artist Brenda Councill at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville, Ohio. | Ohio Arts Council

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Take a look back with us at the OAC Riffe Gallery's latest hands-on artmaking workshop! Led by Ohio artist Deborah Griffing, the workshop was offered as part of the gallery's current exhibition, "A Common Thread." Griffing's paintings and sculptures are influenced by her mother's struggle with Alzheimer's disease and her day-to-day interaction with people with mental disabilities. Offering a glimpse into the inner workings of the human mind, her work can appear to range from chaotic and whimsica

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Ohio's chief elections officer, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, shares how the Ohio Women’s Monument serves as both a symbol of gratitude and a promise to continue recognizing women’s leadership across generations. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and say hello to artist Brenda Councill at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville, Ohio. | Ohio Arts Council

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It’s #FeaturedFriday, and this week we’re excited to preview the OAC Riffe Gallery’s next exhibition, “Sequence.” Enjoy the video, and plan to join us this Saturday for the exhibition’s opening reception. Mingle with many of the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and listen to live music as you peruse the gallery. Learn more about this exhibition at oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery/on-view. | Ohio Arts Council

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It's #FeaturedFriday, and we're excited to welcome Lashonda Love to the OAC team as our new Arts Learning Grants Coordinator! Curious to know more? Read our recent interview with Lashonda, where they dive into their background as an artist; discuss fusing their skills and experience in the arts, education, and administration in this new role; share what they do outside of the arts; and more! Visit our website at oac.ohio.gov/home/news-and-events/all-news/meet-the-staff-lashonda-love. | Ohio Arts

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This stage focuses on bringing separate bronze components together through precision welding. Each seam must align structurally and visually before surface work begins. It is a technical process that ensures the figures will stand with both strength and continuity as part of the Ohio Women's Monument. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and say hello to artist Brenda Councill at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville, Ohio. | Ohio Arts Council

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Inside the foundry, molten bronze is poured with precision, heat, and intensity. What begins as raw material will soon become part of the Ohio Women’s Monument—strong, enduring, and full of meaning. This process is as much about power as it is about patience. And every pour brings us one step closer to completion. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and say hello to artist Brenda Councill at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville, Ohio. | Ohio Arts Council

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Art groups in Lake, Geauga counties win $182K in Ohio Arts Council grants

This stage takes place inside the foundry, where the bronze figures begin to shed the structural supports used during casting. Workers carefully cut away the braces that once held the forms in place, allowing the sculptures to stand on their own for the first time. It is a critical transition point, moving the Ohio Women's Monument closer to its final, fully realized presence. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and say hello to artist Brenda Councill at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville,

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Arts Beacon of Light at Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery On View until April 7th "The work in this exhibition highlights the beauty of artistic practice as a salve and reveals themes of basic human need in the time of COVID-19—a collective, yet uniquely individualized experience.” — Katie Monahan, Curator | Ohio Channel

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