COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Greater Columbus Arts Council board of trustees approved 28 Artists in the Community grants totaling $19,850.
ARTISTS IN THE COMMUNITY:
Support for artists is provided through Supply Grants, Professional Development Assistance, Research and Development, Film Finishing Funds and Performing Artist Travel Grants. These support programs give artists in the community the opportunity to enhance their skills and create work that helps drive the vibrancy of the arts in Columbus and Franklin County. Applications are accepted monthly and are funded on a first come, first served basis.
Supply Grant Winners
Ammon Anderson; 2D Prints – $500
Jennifer Bender; Collage Art – $500
Cudelice Brazelton; Painting & Sculpture – $500
Bev Goldie; Encaustics – $500
John W. Hardin-Leeth; Painting – $500
Fredrik Marsh; Photography – $500
Denise Neyland; Painting – $500
Mike Olenick; Film – $500
Nikos Fyodor Rutkowski; Theatrical Props – $500
Joshua L. Smith; Photography – $500
Lexie Stoia; Multi-Sensory Art – $500
Maria Wheeler; Music – $500
Professional Development Grant Winners
Carolyn Baginski; Sculpture – $1000
Cudelice Brazelton; Painting & Sculpture – $1000
Rebecca Cooper; Art Therapy – $1000
Ian Michael Davis; Drawing & Painting – $1000
Madeleine Etter; Jewelry – $1000
Tara Helfer; Animation – $1000
John W. Hardin-Leeth; Painting – $400
Heidi Madsen; Performing – $1000
Troy Petty; Music – $1000
Claudia Retter; Photography – $1000
Alex Schrock; Music – $1000
Sonda Staley; Performing – $950
For more information about Arts Council funding and programs including guidelines and upcoming deadlines, contact Keya Crenshaw, Grants & Services Coordinator, Artists at kcrenshaw@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, we fund exemplary artists and arts organizations and provide programs, events and services of public value that educate and engage all audiences in our community. GCAC thanks the city of Columbus and the Ohio Arts Council for their continued support. www.gcac.org
CONTACT: Jami Goldstein
(614) 221-8492
jgoldstein@gcac.org