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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.

Apr 24

Ohio Immigrant Alliance Brings Immigrant Stories and New Books to 2026 Columbus Arts Festival

The Ohio Immigrant Alliance returns for a fourth year to the Columbus Arts Festival on June 13, 2026, featuring artist Salif Sarr and two new books about imm...

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Apr 23

Columbus Museum of Art Names Cynthia Amoah as 2026 Aminah Robinson Writing Resident

The Columbus Museum of Art has named Cynthia Amoah as its 2026 Aminah Robinson Writing Resident, beginning a three-month studio residency in May.

Apr 23

Greater Columbus Arts Council Approves $13.3 Million in Grants for Arts Organizations

The Greater Columbus Arts Council has approved more than $13.3 million in operating and general support grants for Columbus-area arts organizations, taking a...

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Apr 16

Cleveland Museum of Art Marks Nation’s 250th Anniversary with American Art Exhibitions

The Cleveland Museum of Art announced a series of exhibitions celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary, spotlighting American artists from Andrew Wyeth to Emma...

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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.

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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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