Heaven and Nature Sing, a baroque Italian nativity scene, takes center stage in the foyer of the Taft Museum in Cincinnati through January 7. The nativity scene, which is more than 10 feet high, 8 feet deep and 13 feet wide, features 200 hand-made objects, including 75 figures. For more information call 513/241-0343. |
Canto, a magazine of the creative arts, is accepting submissions for its 1998-99 issue until December 15. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, prose, short plays, essays, paintings, drawings, black and white photography and photos of sculpture are acceptable. For more information contact Judy Kooistra at 330/499-9600 ext. 320. |
Steven Daigle of Rochester, New York, will become artistic director of the College of Woosters Ohio Light Opera, effective May 1999. Daigle has served the Ohio Light Opera in a variety of creative positions over the past nine years, most recently as general director. He succeeds James Stuart, who founded the company. |
Getting Down to Business: Art
Museums in a Market Environment, a free 62-page publication, is available to museum
professionals from the American Federation of the Arts. Contact John W. Nichols, Director
of Museum Services, The American Federation of the Arts, services@afaweb.org. The National Art Education Association has published a 624-page arts education directory. Earlsons Professional Degree Programs in the Visual and Performing Arts is a comprehensive guide to accredited U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities that grant undergraduate degrees in studio art, music, theater and dance. For ordering information call 1/800-299-8321. The Western States Arts Federation is offering a discounted package of computer software and hardware called ArtsComputer to non-profit organizations and individuals. For more information call 888/562-7232.. |
Visit the Ohio Arts Council on the Internet at www.oac.state.oh.us. For TTY/TDD use Ohio Relay Service 1-800-750-0750. |