Graphic provided by the Ohio Arts Council.

Graphic provided by the Ohio Arts Council.

The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) board announced approval of 122 grants totaling $343,922 to support Ohio artists, arts and cultural organizations, students, educators, and public arts programming at its March 20 meeting.

The grants approved at the meeting constitute the fourth funding round for state fiscal year 2024.

Donna S. Collins, Executive Director, Ohio Arts Council, said, “The Ohio Arts Council continues to invest in our state’s arts sector to bolster the economy, enhance education, and support cultural experiences in communities. On behalf of our board, we leverage our role to generate positive returns on investment and support access to the arts across Ohio.”

In Clermont County, awardees are listed as:

  • Big Yellow School Bus by Spaulding Elementary/Goshen Local School District in Goshen for the amount of $500.
  • Artists with Disabilities Access Program by Heidi Bright in Milford for the amount of $2,500.

The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. Connect with the OAC on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, or visit our website at oac.ohio.gov.