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PAPER ROUTES (CONT'D FROM P. 1)

Two special events will be held in conjunction with the exhibition. On Sunday, August 12, 2-4 p.m., the Riffe Gallery will present Family Day with Paper Routes artist Todd DeVriese. Participants will work with DeVriese to collage their family trees, using unique materials and techniques. This free event is open to children of all ages and their adult companions. On Saturday, September 8, 1-5 p.m., Paper Routes artist Susan Hessler will lead a bookmaking workshop. Open to adults 18 and over. Registration is limited. $20 supply fee. For reservations call 614/995-4139.

The Riffe Gallery, operated by the Ohio Arts Council, showcases the work of Ohio's artists and curators, exhibitions produced by the Ohio Arts Council's International Program and the collections of the region's museums and galleries. The gallery is in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, State and High Streets, Columbus. Admission is free. For more information or to schedule a tour call 614/644-9624.

OAC Board Chair Susan Sofia signed the Ohio-Israel Cultural Cooperation Memorandum of Intent on May 23. The memorandum is a five-year renewal of a cultural agreement signed in 1996 which supports exchange projects between Ohio and Israel in dance, music, arts education and the visual arts. Pictured from left to right: Israeli Consul General Giora Becher, Governor Bob Taft and Susan Sofia.
Photo courtesy of Chris Kasson.

KENNEDY CENTER OFFERS GRANTS FOR ACCESSIBLE INTERNSHIPS

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will assist arts organizations in creating internship opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Careers in the Arts Internships will give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to work with arts professionals and build their resumes for future employment. Arts and arts service organizations may apply for up to $5,000. Funds may be used to cover administrative costs, to provide a competitive stipend for the intern and to provide aids and services necessary for the intern. Deadline for applications is August 14. For more information call 202/416-8727 or visit www.kennedy-center.org/accessibility/internships/ for detailed guidelines.

OAC DEADLINES

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Individual Artist Fellowships



		VOTE FOR ART AT OHIO STATE FAIR The Ohio Arts Council's People's Choice Award will debut this summer at the 2001 Ohio State Fair's fine arts exhibition. Fairgoers can vote for their favorite piece of artwork by ballot through August 12. The winning artist will be announced during the final week of the fair, and the winning piece will be hung in the Governoršs office, Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, September 2001 through July 2002. For more information call 614/644-4040.		RESOURCES Ohio Citizens for the Arts has a new website. Visit www.ohiocitizensforthearts.org to find out how you can support the arts in Ohio.

WE'RE BUILDING OHIO THROUGH THE ARTS

The Ohio Arts Council, a state agency established in 1965, builds the state through the arts - economically, educationally and culturally - preserving the past, enhancing the present and enriching the future for all Ohioans. The Council believes the arts should be shared by the people of Ohio. The arts arise from public, individual and organizational efforts. The OAC supports and encourages those efforts.