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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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Apr 16

Cleveland Museum of Art Marks America’s 250th with Series of Exhibitions Highlighting Diverse Artists

The Cleveland Museum of Art launches a yearlong series of exhibitions commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary, spotlighting Indigenous, Black, and Ame...

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Apr 15

Columbus Symphony Announces 2026 Picnic with the Pops Lineup Featuring Ledisi, Wyclef Jean, LeAnn Rimes

The Columbus Symphony’s 2026 Picnic with the Pops outdoor series runs June 13 through August 1 at Nationwide Commons, featuring Ledisi, Wyclef Jean, LeAnn ...

Apr 15

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Stages Regional Premiere of 1980s-Set Musical ‘The House on Watch Hill’

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will present the regional premiere of a new musical set in a 1984 Cincinnati suburb, from the creators of the Tony-nominated Band...

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Apr 15

Columbus Museum of Art Opens 2026 Visual Arts Fellowship Exhibition Featuring Six Central Ohio Artists

The Columbus Museum of Art opened a biennial exhibition featuring work by the six recipients of the Greater Columbus Arts Council’s Visual Arts Fellowship,...

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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.

Do I have to live in Ohio?

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

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