CreativeOhio

Know folks in the Youngstown / Warren Mahoning Valley Region of Ohio who excel at arts advocacy? @_creativeohio is taking nominations in 4 categories to celebrate CreativeOhio Advocacy Champions. Nominations are here and open until June 15. creativeoh.org/champion-award/

Round One of ARPA funding was announced today. 139 arts orgs >> $23 million. This funding shows that @govmikedewine, @jonhusted, @OhioDevelopment's @lydiamihalik know the significance of creative industries in economic development. creativeoh.org/first-round-ar…

OHIO CITIZENS FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES OHIO ART MUSEUM TRAIL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEMBER INSTITUTIONS STATEWIDE Read the full press release here: ohiocitizensforthearts.org/news/museum-tr… For more information and to plan your visit, head to ohiocitizensforthearts.org/museum-trail!

A Proclamation on National Arts And Humanities Month, 2022 - The White House "For centuries, American arts and humanities have been a beacon of light and understanding, recording our history and advancing new ways of thinking." Read more ---> whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Ohio's Creative Sector needs your help. Click the link below to send a message to your state lawmaker and urge them to allocate $50M in one-time ARPA relief funding for Ohio's creative workforce! ohiocitizensforthearts.org/action-center

***Session Spotlight*** OH Lawmakers will join OH undergraduate students and employers to discuss the creative workforce post-pandemic! If you haven't already, get your tickets to the event starting Monday, April 11 --> tinyurl.com/yutdvf9u

The full schedule for the Creative Ohio Advocacy Summit is now live on our website! Day 2 will feature some fantastic sessions, including a discussion between Steve Stivers, Kenny McDonald, and Robert Klaffky. See the schedule and purchase your tickets --> tinyurl.com/3j94sm8s

Be the first in Ohio to learn of the findings from our Economic Contribution report during our Advocacy Summit on Tuesday, April 12, at 10 am. Register for tickets --> tinyurl.com/yutdvf9u

Day 1 Schedule Announcement! We know you've been waiting to hear what we have in store - here you go! Sign up for tickets --> tinyurl.com/yutdvf9u

We are proud to announce that the Crane Family will be honored with our 2022 WRJ Arts Advocacy Award! You can buy tickets to our virtual Advocacy Summit in full, or by the day at this link --> tinyurl.com/yutdvf9u conta.cc/3wUBYh0

**Session Announcement!** The 2022 Creative Ohio Advocacy Summit will include the presentation of preliminary data from our new Economic Contribution and Impact Report carried out by BGSU! Make sure to purchase tickets --> tinyurl.com/yutdvf9u

Session Announcement! We're excited that we will be opening our Summit with a performance from the Ukrainian Cultural Arts Association of Greater Cleveland and a discussion with Marta Kelleher of United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio! Tickets @ tinyurl.com/yutdvf9u

Registration is live for our 2022 Creative Ohio Advocacy Summit! April 11-13, Register now at the link below! --> tinyurl.com/yutdvf9u

"ARPA Funding Needed for Arts Organizations to Survive, Industry Leaders Say" - Ohio Capitol Connection Read the full story --> ohiocitizensforthearts.org

Greater Cleveland arts economy still far from recovery says Cuyahoga Arts and Culture ideastream.org/news/greater-c…

We are proud to announce our newest Class of Directors! See full press release --> shorturl.at/jnyA5

Ohio's Creative Sector needs your help! Go to the link below to urge your Representatives to allocate $50M in one-time ARPA relief funding! ohiocitizensforthearts.org/actioncenter

Urge Ohio Lawmakers to Provide Support to the Creative Sector! votervoice.net/Shares/BAAAAAE…

Great coverage from @TheBizJournal on the panel discussion OCA ED Angela Meleca joined this week to chat with arts and creative sector leaders on the importance of investing in the arts and the industry's impact on the economy. Read more at businessjournaldaily.com/valley-must-pu…

Great to see #MahoningValley and the Youngstown region bring together leaders to discuss the importance of investing in the arts and creative industry! OCA ED Angela Meleca joins a panel to discuss the arts and economy, hosted by @ywchamber and @YTownFoundation.