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Overview
Learn more about the services GCAC provides to artists in Columbus.
Funding for Artists
Check out the latest funding opportunities and guidelines.
Workshops & Events
Upcoming and recorded workshops covering a wide range of topics.
GCAC Application Portal
Access the SmartSimple grants portal for applications and your previous grant information.
Studios & Spaces
Find available spaces for rent that have been submitted by community organizations and businesses.
Opportunities for Artists
Calls for artists, job postings, and outside grant opportunities are all listed here.
Community & Street Performer Program
Learn more about this great program created in partnership with Music Columbus.
Dresden Exchange Program
Information about the history and previous Dresden exchange participants.
FAQs
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Overview
Learn more about the services GCAC provides to organizations in Columbus.
Grants & Funding
Check out the latest funding opportunities and guidelines.
Workshops & Events
Upcoming and recorded workshops that cover a wide range of topics.
GCAC Application Portal
Access the SmartSimple grants portal for applications and your previous grant information.
Studios & Spaces
Find available spaces for rent that have been submitted by community organizations and businesses.
FAQs
Have a question? Chances are the answer is here.
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
We’re committed to strengthening Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts within all our programs.
Board of Trustees
Meet the 30 trustees that govern the Greater Arts Council!
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Meet the professionals behind the success of the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
GCAC Navigators
A new initiative that will help GCAC engage more deeply with our diverse community.
Jobs & Internships
Interested in joining our team? Learn more here!
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Musings from Tom Katzenmeyer, GCAC President & CEO and Weekend Warriors, Columbus Makes Art’s weekly event blog.
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Past Grants
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Advocacy & Research
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Our Impact
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For Artists
Learn More
Overview
Learn more about the services GCAC provides to artists in Columbus.
Funding for Artists
Check out the latest funding opportunities and guidelines.
Workshops & Events
Upcoming and recorded workshops covering a wide range of topics.
GCAC Application Portal
Access the SmartSimple grants portal for applications and your previous grant information.
Studios & Spaces
Find available spaces for rent that have been submitted by community organizations and businesses.
Opportunities for Artists
Calls for artists, job postings, and outside grant opportunities are all listed here.
Community & Street Performer Program
Learn more about this great program created in partnership with Music Columbus.
Dresden Exchange Program
Information about the history and previous Dresden exchange participants.
FAQs
Get all your questions answered.
Important Dates
Full Calendar
Oct 1
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
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Overview
Learn more about the services GCAC provides to organizations in Columbus.
Grants & Funding
Check out the latest funding opportunities and guidelines.
Workshops & Events
Upcoming and recorded workshops that cover a wide range of topics.
GCAC Application Portal
Access the SmartSimple grants portal for applications and your previous grant information.
Studios & Spaces
Find available spaces for rent that have been submitted by community organizations and businesses.
FAQs
Have a question? Chances are the answer is here.
Submit an Opportunity for Artists
Know of job opening, or someone looking for an artist? Submit it here and we’ll post it on our site.
Important Dates
Full Calendar
About GCAC
Learn More
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
We’re committed to strengthening Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts within all our programs.
Board of Trustees
Meet the 30 trustees that govern the Greater Arts Council!
Staff
Meet the professionals behind the success of the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
GCAC Navigators
A new initiative that will help GCAC engage more deeply with our diverse community.
Jobs & Internships
Interested in joining our team? Learn more here!
Press Releases
Read our latest press releases.
Blogs
Musings from Tom Katzenmeyer, GCAC President & CEO and Weekend Warriors, Columbus Makes Art’s weekly event blog.
GCAC & Film Columbus Logos
Download our brand guidelines and logo files.
GCAC Events & Deadlines
Check out all our upcoming events and deadlines.
Past Grants
Search Arts Council grants from 2018 to the present.
Advocacy & Research
Advocacy is a critical part of keeping the arts vibrant in our community.
History
Discover how the Greater Columbus Arts Council has evolved through the years.
Community Grantmaking
Learn more about becoming a community reviewer!
Important Dates
Full Calendar
Oct 1
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
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Oct 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31:
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
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Oct 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31:
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
Oct 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31:
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
Oct 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31:
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
Oct 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31:
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
Oct 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31:
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
Oct 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31:
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
Oct 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31:
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
Oct 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31:
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
Oct 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31:
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
Oct 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Opens
Oct 31:
2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
Nov 1:
2024 Mural Assistance for Artists, (Round 2) Closes
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2024 Artists Elevated Award – Invitation Only
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Purpose:
The Artists Elevated award recognizes individual artists by investing in their creativity and artistic vision through an unrestricted $25,000 cash award.
This Grant is open to:
Columbus-based artists who have been working professionally for at least three years
Award Amount:
$25,000
Evaluation / Next Steps:
Artists Elevated applications are reviewed by a jury panel of seven national experts for each artistic discipline (Dance, Fashion, Film, Literary, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts). The panel will select up to seven finalists and seven award recipients. Following a decision by the jury panel, applicants will be notified by email of the determination.
Deadlines:
July 17, 2024:
Invitations Sent
August 15, 2024:
Applications Due
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