Strong partnerships between the business and arts communities stimulate economic growth, attract corporate involvement, promote the city's revitalization, encourage tourism and enhance Columbus' cultural image. In 2009, the Greater Columbus Arts Council's Business Arts Partnership Awards will celebrate our 26th year of recognizing the business community's crucial contributions to the arts, including financial commitments, non-cash contributions, employee involvement and board participation.
Check back in July for the date of the 2009 event. In the meantime, click here to see the 2008 winners.
GCAC will also present its annual Artistic Excellence Award, which carries a $10,000 prize, to a local arts organization that has demonstrated risk, innovation and artistic excellence within the past year. Click here to see the 2008 winner.