NEA Announces $552,000 in Grants for 23 Ohio Artists and Arts Organizations
by Missy Ricksecker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2, 2014
CONTACT: Missy Ricksecker
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On December 2, 2014, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced the agency's fall 2014 grant awards for the first round of Art Works, as well as Challenge America, and Creative Writing Fellowships in Poetry. Grants totaling $552,000 were awarded to 23 artists and arts organizations throughout Ohio.
"We are pleased to see the NEA investing significant dollars to support the arts in Ohio," said Ohio Arts Council (OAC) Chair Jeff Rich. "These grants leverage public and private dollars to ensure that all Ohioans have access to quality arts programming."
"It's clear that the arts are alive and well in Ohio," continued OAC Executive Director Donna Collins. "These programs and artists funded by the NEA will create a powerful return on investment for the citizens of Ohio by fostering innovation and creativity across the state."
Art Works grants support the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts, and the strengthening of communities through the arts.
Challenge America Fast Track grants support projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations.
Creative Writing Fellowships in Poetry enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement.
Fall 2014 Ohio grantees (alphabetically by city) include:
- Mary Biddinger, Akron, Creative Writing Fellowship in Poetry, $25,000
- Art Opportunities, Inc., Cincinnati, Challenge America, $10,000
- Cincinnati Ballet Company, Inc., Cincinnati, Art Works, $20,000
- Cincinnati Opera Association, Cincinnati, Art Works, $30,000
- Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati, Art Works, $10,000
- Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati, Art Works, $40,000
- Kennedy Heights Art Center, Cincinnati, Challenge America $10,000
- Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati, Art Works, $45,000
- Cleveland International Film Festival, Inc., Cleveland, Art Works, $45,000
- Cleveland Modern Dance Association, Cleveland, Art Works, $30,000
- Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Art Works, $70,000
- Cleveland Public Theatre, Inc., Cleveland, Art Works, $10,000
- Cuyahoga Community College Foundation (on behalf of Tri-C JazzFest), Cleveland, Art Works, $20,000
- Musical Arts Association, Cleveland, Art Works, $30,000
- SPACES, Cleveland, Art Works, $27,000
- Zygote Press, Inc., Cleveland, Art Works, $20,000
- Ballet Metropolitan, Inc., Columbus, Art Works, $20,000
- Wexner Center Foundation, Columbus, Art Works, $25,000
- Central Ohio Symphony, Inc., Delaware, Challenge America, $10,000
- Kenyon Review, Gambier, Art Works, $10,000
- Natalie Shapero, Gambier, Creative Writing Fellowship in Poetry, $25,000
- Newark Midland Theatre Association, Newark, Challenge America, $10,000
- Wassenberg Art Center Association, Van Wert, Challenge America, $10,000
For a comprehensive grant list by state, click here.
About the National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $5 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. For more information about the NEA, visit their website at arts.gov.
About the Ohio Arts Council
The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally and economically.
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