Arts Day is always held in conjunction with the Governor's Awards for the Arts in Ohio. As always, arts advocacy is a year-round opportunity and is an obligation of citizens who have a public interest in and value the arts for their communities.

Arts advocates from around Ohio come together on the capitol to demonstrate, through a united presence and voice, the need for and value of public funding for the arts in Ohio.

Arts Day includes an advocacy briefing, workshop sessions, student performances, a lunch forum in partnership with the Columbus Metropolitan Club, legislative visits to every House and Senate office, and networking among Ohio's arts advocates. Arts Day serves as an event rich in education, information and communication.