State Representative David Goodman (R)

Office
Ohio House of Representatives, 25th House District, Bexley

Legislative Committees
Ethics and Standards; Finance and Appropriations; Public Utilities; Technology and Elections; Primary and Secondary Education Subcommittee; Criminal Justice

Years In Office One

Personal
Hometown, Bexley; Bexley High School; BA, Miami University; JD, Case Western Reserve University; married to Heather

Arts Support
Board Member; Columbus Jazz Arts Group

Honors 40 under 40

Favorite Cultural Pastimes
Reading, listening to music, seeing films

Favorite Artists
Martin Scorcese, Miles Davis

Proudest Creative Achievement
Communicating ideas and values to people



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In creating healthy communities, the arts can educate people on critical topics. Creative expression through the arts can channel young people's energy in positive directions and be an asset in building healthy, happy citizens. The arts provide opportunities for volunteering and community service. Our communities flourish as dedicated individuals give their time and talents in the arts. The arts are an important component in rounding out our society and making Ohio an exciting, enjoyable place to live. The arts allow us to explore our past in exciting ways. During our Bicentennial celebration we can learn about our past through paintings, music, dance and theater, then leave a legacy for future generations by creating new works and visions.

ArtsOhio The Ohio Arts Council also is interested in positive youth development. Please talk about this theme of yours and discuss your hopes for Ohio's children.
Mrs. Taft We need to make children our number one priority, so our future will be bright. As First Lady I hope to encourage communities to stay focused on keeping young people their number one priority. We need to promote their healthy development so we can have a future filled with people who are responsible, caring, capable, resilient, life-long learners.

ArtsOhio You have a personal interest in the arts and have made art in the past. Please share your artistic experiences with us.
Mrs. Taft I started college as a fine arts major because I enjoyed art classes in high school. Although I changed my major, I have always been involved in crafts. I have quilted, tatted, smocked, woven baskets, blown glass, done macrami, made wooden toys, made paper and potpourri, dried flowers and have done cross stitching and needlepoint. I have done a little bit of many crafts because I enjoy the creative process so much.

On July 1, Governor Bob Taft approved the Ohio Arts Council budget for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 at $32,736,291. That is an 11-percent increase in the two-year OAC budget and the highest appropriation ever received by the state arts agency.

The Cleveland Film Society is moving from Playhouse Square to Ohio City's Historic Market Square District. The organization's new address will be 2510 Market Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113. It will be in the Gehring Building, a recently renovated Italianate structure built in the 1870s by the family that operated the Gehring Brewery.

Entries are being accepted for the 15th annual Greater Midwest International Exhibition. Cash awards will be given; artists may be selected to participate in the GMI XV Invitational Exhibition. Accepted artists will receive copies of the exhibition catalog. Artists must be 21; no student work. Postmark deadline for slide entries is October 15. Entry fee is $25 for three entries. Exhibition dates are January 24-February 25, 2000. For more information call 660/543-4498.

The American Antiquarian Society is accepting applications for fellowships for historical research by visual and performing artists, writers, filmmakers and journalists. Fellowships will be given to people who seek to produce work dealing with pre-20th century American history designed for the general public rather than for academics. Deadline for submissions is October 4. For application information contact Artist Fellowship Program, American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609-1634; 508/363-1131 or 508/363-1128; e-mail wjy@mwa.org.

The Zanesville Art Center is looking for artists and craftspeople to display and sell their work and present demonstrations. Open to all artists who live within 150 miles of Zanesville. Cash prizes. For prospectus call 740/452-0741 or e-mail info@zanesvilleartcenter.org.