October Celebrates the 15th Annual National Arts & Humanities Month
by Jaclyn Reynolds
The Ohio Arts Council is encouraging Ohio citizens to take part in the arts during National Arts & Humanities Month. October marks the month-long celebration that provides hundreds of exciting opportunities for Ohioans to participate in and appreciate the arts. Arts organizations across the state will be recognizing the importance of the arts in our communities.
The OAC urges artists and arts organizations to participate in National Arts & Humanities Month by planning activities to honor the cultural heritage and arts in communities throughout the state. Many organizations are offering discounts on tickets throughout the month of October or have selected a special event to celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month. People interested in taking advantage of these special offers can visit ArtsinOhio.com and click on the special National Arts & Humanities month logo to see a list of special offers throughout the state.
Organizations interested in promoting their National Arts & Humanities Month events may enter events on www.ohioeventfinder.com to be included in the special promotion on ArtsinOhio.com. Everyone interested in National Arts and Humanities Month should visit www.oac.state.oh.us/events/artsandhumanitiesmonth.asp for more ideas about how to celebrate.
National Arts & Humanities Month is coordinated by Americans for the Arts, the national organization working to empower communities with the resources and support necessary to provide access to all of the arts for all people.
ArtsinOhio.com is the FREE online resource for Ohio arts and culture. For more information about ArtsinOhio.com, or if you are interested in including your organization’s events, please contact Jami Goldstein at 614/728-4463 or jami.goldstein@oac.state.oh.us.
The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally and economically.
Click here for a proclamation from Governor Ted Strickland regarding National Arts and Humanities Month.
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