Our Impact

Since March 2024, The Scribe has published Ohio artists for free and distributed 4,000 copies monthly to 200+ locations across Ohio.

Artists Published

The Scribe publishes Ohio artists at no cost. Since our first edition, we have featured artists from across the state, including painters, ceramicists, photographers, musicians, writers, and filmmakers.

175 Artists Featured

Each monthly edition publishes new artists from across Ohio. Featured artists get a full profile with images, biography, and contact information, the kind of exposure that would normally cost hundreds of dollars in advertising.

Library of Congress Recognition

The Scribe is listed in the Library of Congress's United States News Web Archive. The Library of Congress selects publications it considers culturally and historically significant for this archive.

Distribution Reach

Physical distribution places The Scribe in community spaces where readers discover it organically, without requiring internet access or social media.

4,000 Copies Monthly

Every month we print and distribute 4,000 copies across Ohio. Each copy reaches multiple readers as it passes through libraries, coffee shops, and galleries.

200+ Distribution Locations

We distribute to libraries, coffee shops, galleries, bookstores, and community centers in Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, and smaller communities. This network reaches readers in urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Editions Published

24 Monthly Editions

Since our first edition in March 2024, we've maintained a consistent publishing schedule, releasing one new edition every month on the first. Each edition features curated collections of art, interviews, news, and spotlights designed to inspire and connect Ohio's creative community.

Documented Outcomes

Featured artists have reported concrete results following publication:

  • Gallery exhibitions and commissions secured after being discovered in The Scribe
  • Writers connected with publishers through profile visibility
  • Musicians contacted for booking opportunities by venue owners who read The Scribe
  • Emerging artists discovered by arts organizations and educational institutions

Emerging Artist Pipeline

The Scribe prioritizes emerging talent who lack existing platforms. We work with schools and youth arts programs to find artists early in their careers and give them professional publication experience before they have established audiences.

Artist Network

Browse 175 Ohio artists published since March 2024. View the Artist Network

Support This Work

You can donate to fund printing and distribution, submit an artist for consideration, or advertise or sponsor to get your brand in front of Ohio's arts community.