The Brief

June 22, 2026

ArtsWave Approves $8.8 Million in Grants for 47 Cincinnati-Area Arts Organizations

ArtsWave Board of Trustees approved $8,845,540 in Sustaining Impact grants for 47 arts organizations in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

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June 22, 2026

Les Arts Florissants to Perform Vivaldi at Tuesday Musical in Akron

Les Arts Florissants, a Baroque ensemble based in France, will perform at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron on Tuesday, Nov. 18, as part of Tuesday Musical’s 2025-26 Akron Concert Series.

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June 22, 2026

New Art Installation by Jennifer Vincik Unveiled at Akron Communications Firm

State and Federal Communications hosted a reception on Oct. 9 at its downtown Akron headquarters to mark the installation of new artwork by Summit County artist Jennifer Vincik.

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June 22, 2026

Boston Brass and Imani Winds to Perform at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron

Boston Brass and Imani Winds will perform together at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron on Tuesday, Feb. 10, as part of Tuesday Musical’s Akron Concert Series.

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June 22, 2026

Tuesday Musical Announces Arts and Health Panel Featuring Renee Fleming

Soprano Renee Fleming will lead a panel discussion on the connections between the arts and health on April 20 at the Hudson Library in Hudson, Ohio.

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June 22, 2026

Ohio University Students Workshop New Musical in 29 Hours

Ohio University students workshopped an original jukebox musical in 29 hours as part of the OU Fringe Festival this spring, funded by the university experiential learning grant program.

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June 22, 2026

Weathervane Playhouse Announces Cast for “The Secret Garden”

Weathervane Playhouse in Akron has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “The Secret Garden.”

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June 22, 2026

Weathervane Playhouse Announces Chanticleer Award Recipients

Weathervane Playhouse in Akron has announced the recipients of its Chanticleer Awards, recognizing performers, designers, and volunteers from its recent season.

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June 22, 2026

Weathervane Playhouse Announces Winners of 13th Annual 8×10 TheatreFest

Weathervane Playhouse in Akron has announced the winners of its 13th Annual 8×10: The Eileen Moushey TheatreFest.

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June 19, 2026

Ohio Goes to the Movies to Screen 250 Films Across All 88 Counties

An America 250-Ohio signature event will pair Ohio-centric films with community programming at venues statewide in 2026, from the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights to independently owned cinemas in Cincinnati.

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June 19, 2026

Youngstown State University Sets Dates for 28th Summer Festival of the Arts

The 28th annual Summer Festival of the Arts will take place July 11-12 on the YSU campus, featuring more than 80 visual artists and free admission.

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June 19, 2026

Taft Museum Seeks Oral Storyteller for 41st Duncanson Artist Residency

The Taft Museum of Art is accepting applications through July 31 for the 2027 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence Program, offering a $10,000 honorarium to an oral storyteller.

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