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Get The Brief in Your Inbox Every WeekGCAC approved 23,447 in Project Support grants to 71 nonprofit arts organizations in the Columbus region for 2026.
Read Full StoryThe Columbus Symphony will present two free outdoor family concerts at Columbus Commons on June 26 and July 10, supported by a 5,000 Honda contribution.
Read moreThe National Endowment for the Arts awarded Toledo Opera a $21,000 grant to support Opera On Wheels, the company’s educational outreach program now in its 40th year.
Read moreThe Columbus Symphony has hired Jonathan Parrish as Vice President of Artistic Planning and Programs and Jacob Pope-McEntire as General Manager.
Read moreCleveland Heights will receive eight new public art installations this summer, including six murals along Lee Road and two works in the Coventry district, through a $250,000 Heights Arts initiative.
Read moreLive Arts Toledo named Michael Downing, a Toledo native with nearly four decades in nonprofit fundraising, as Interim VP of Development. He succeeds Brett Loney, who helped more than double the organization’s fundraising revenue during his seven-season tenure.
Read moreThe Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University has received a $158,932 grant from the Every Page Foundation. This funding will support the continuation of the Path Fellowship program, which aims to provide emerging arts professionals with valuable experience and training. The fellowship specifically seeks to remove career barriers for artists and creatives, with a focus on supporting individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Applications for the 2024-25 fellowship are currently open until May 31. This initiative is part of a broader effort by both organizations to advance equity and foster career development within the arts.
Read moreCincinnati Opera has announced its 2024 Summer Festival, which will feature the world stage premiere of “Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio.” The festival will also include new productions of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” and Verdi’s “La Traviata.” This marks the first theatrical staging of McCartney’s oratorio. Specific performance dates and casting details are expected to be announced later. The programming aims to present a diverse and engaging season for opera lovers.
Read moreCincinnati Opera has unveiled The Black Opera Project, a $5 million initiative dedicated to commissioning and showcasing new operas by Black artists. This ambitious project aims to diversify the operatic repertoire and highlight the Black experience. The inaugural production, “Lalovavi,” an Afrofuturist grand opera with music by Kevin Day and libretto by Tifara Brown, will premiere on Juneteenth 2025 at Cincinnati Music Hall. The project underscores the company’s commitment to inclusivity and the development of contemporary operatic works.
Read moreProMusica Chamber Orchestra has announced its diverse 2024-2025 season, marking its 46th year of performances. The season will feature renowned artists, beloved classical works, and the premieres of two new commissioned pieces. Music Director David Danzmayr and Creative Partner Vadim Gluzman will lead the orchestra through a program designed to offer both traditional and contemporary musical experiences.
Read moreOpera Columbus is set to wrap up its 42nd season with a unique, immersive production titled “A Magic Flute Experience: The Temple.” This reimagined version of Mozart’s classic opera will feature a new English-language libretto, aiming to enhance inclusivity and accessibility for contemporary audiences. Performances are scheduled from April 19-28 at a secret speakeasy-style venue in Downtown Columbus, with the location revealed closer to the performance dates. The production promises a captivating blend of opera, theatre, and circus arts, drawing inspiration from various entertainment forms to create a memorable experience. The General Director expressed optimism that the innovative approach will appeal to a broad range of theatergoers, making opera accessible to everyone.
Read moreOpera Columbus, alongside the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and CAPA, is set to stage “Eugene Onegin” for the very first time in Columbus’ history. The opera will be performed on March 1 and 2 at the Ohio Theatre. Directed by Rosetta Cucchi and conducted by Rossen Milanov, the production promises a visually and musically stunning experience, based on Pushkin’s famed novel. “Eugene Onegin” explores themes of love, rejection, and tragedy. The performances will be sung in Russian with English supertitles, offering a comprehensive operatic experience for the community.
Read moreArtsWave has announced the distribution of 49 Catalyzing Impact grants, totaling $326,690, to local organizations for arts and cultural projects in the Cincinnati region. The grants are a key component of ArtsWave’s annual Campaign, which aims to enhance the community’s economy and connectivity through the arts. Projects funded range from educational programs and festivals to exhibitions addressing diverse themes. The funding underscores ArtsWave’s commitment to supporting a vibrant and inclusive arts ecosystem.
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