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Apr 30

Columbus Museum of Art Opens Exhibition Charting Asian American Art Histories

‘East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art’ opens April 15 at the Columbus Museum of Art, presenting works by more than 30 artists span...

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Apr 30

Playhouse Square Announces Seven-Show 2026-2027 Broadway Series

Playhouse Square unveiled its 2026-2027 Broadway season featuring seven productions, opening with the premiere tour of ‘Death Becomes Her’ in September 2...

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Apr 28

Playhouse Square Area Proposed as Cleveland’s Next Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

Cleveland City Council legislation would allow 21+ patrons to carry drinks outdoors in the Playhouse Square theater district.

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Apr 28

Cleveland Orchestra Expected to Name Finnish Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali as Next Music Director

Finnish conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali is reported to be the Cleveland Orchestra’s choice to succeed Franz Welser-Möst as music director.

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Apr 27

BorderLight Theatre Festival Announces 2026 Lineup for Cleveland’s Playhouse Square District

The BorderLight Theatre Festival will present 120 performances of 43 shows across Cleveland’s Playhouse Square District from July 8–11, 2026.

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Apr 25

Beck Center for the Arts to Present Youth Musical Alice By Heart in May

Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood will stage Alice By Heart, featuring 22 student performers ages 12-18, running May 1-10, 2026 at the Senney Theater.

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What is The Scribe?

Ohio's statewide arts newspaper, published monthly by 501(c)(3) Apollo Press. We publish Ohio artists for free and distribute 4,000 copies to 200+ libraries, galleries, and cafes. 175 artists featured since March 2024.

How do I submit my work?

All mediums welcome. Submissions are due by the third Friday of each month. Stories should be 400 to 600 words; send images at full resolution with no watermarks. Submit here.

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We accept work from artists currently in Ohio or Ohio natives with an ongoing connection to the state.

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