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GCAC Awards Over $3.1 Million in Operating Support Grants

in Press Releases May 19, 2016 1 min read

COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Greater Columbus Arts Council board of trustees today approved 27 grants totaling $3,123,622 in Operating Support, funds which the Arts Council receives from the city of Columbus through the hotel/motel bed tax.

“We are grateful to the city of Columbus for the funds that enable us to provide this critical support to the arts and cultural organizations that help drive tourism, economic and neighborhood growth in our community,” said Tom Katzenmeyer, president and CEO of the Arts Council. “This is a record amount of funding in this category. Each year we welcome new organizations into Operating Support and we’ve seen these grant applications get stronger. Our organizations are attracting world-class talent, producing exhibitions and productions of outstanding quality, and providing access to life-enriching experiences to all members of our community.”

Under the grants guidelines, nonprofit arts organizations of any budget size that meet the eligibility criteria can qualify for unrestricted Operating Support funding. Applicants must demonstrate exemplary artistic achievement and significant impact on the city’s economy and tourism, as well as fiscal responsibility.

The Arts Council awarded $3,123,622 in Operating Support grants to the following 27 organizations:

Organization / Grant Amount:

Actors’ Theatre — $21,094
BalletMet — $275,000
CAPA — $257,500
CATCO — $113,426
COSI — $265,000
Chamber Music Columbus — $31,597
City Music — $10,809
Columbus Children’s Theatre — $84,237
Columbus Dance Theatre — $56,835
Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus — $46,624
Columbus Landmarks Foundation — $20,622
Columbus Museum of Art — $267,500
Columbus Symphony Orchestra — $250,000
Community Arts Project (King Arts Complex) — $116,449
Franklin Park Conservatory — $257,500
Friends of Early Music — $13,401
Glass Axis— $69,553
Jazz Arts Group — $151,193
Ohio Art League — $12,823
Ohio Designer Craftsmen — $85,688
Opera Columbus — $116,816
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra — $112,094
ROY G BIV Gallery — $6,444
Shadowbox Live — $83,333
Short North Stage — $74,135
Thurber House — $61,450
Wexner Center for the Arts — $262,500

TOTAL — $3,123,622

In 2015, Operating Support grants totaling just over $2.8 million were awarded to 26 organizations.

For more information on community funding, including guidelines and upcoming deadlines, go to gcac.org or contact Alison Barret, director of Grants & Services at (614) 221-8406; abarret@gcac.org.

About the Greater Columbus Arts Council: Through vision and leadership, advocacy and collaboration, the Greater Columbus Arts Council supports art and advances the culture of the region. A catalyst for excellence and innovation, the Arts Council funds exemplary artists and arts organizations and provides programs, events and services of public value that educate and engage all audiences in our community. The Arts Council thanks the city of Columbus and the Ohio Arts Council for their continued support.

CONTACT: Jami Goldstein
(614) 221-8492
jgoldstein@gcac.org