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Important Dates & Deadlines:
  • Oct 31: 2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
  • Oct 31: 2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
  • Oct 31: 2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
  • Oct 31: 2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
  • Oct 31: 2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
  • Oct 31: 2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
  • Oct 31: 2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
  • Oct 31: 2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
  • Oct 31: 2024 Funds for Artists, Closes
  • Upcoming GCAC Workshops

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    Artist Projects Grant Application Work Session (2)

    • Tuesday, March 19, 2024 • 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    • Tuesday, March 19th
      12:00 – 1:30pm
      GCAC Office – Large Conference Room
      182 E Long Street
      Columbus, Ohio

    Join GCAC staff members and fellow artists to work on your Artist Projects grant application. During this session, you can get started, ask questions, brainstorm ideas with your peers and get feedback on your application. There is no formal agenda so come and go as you please. We’ll have snacks/beverages, laptops available for use—and giveaways at each session.

    Artist Project grants are open to individual artists and groups of artists. Many awards will be given at $5,000 - $10,000; and up to eight filmmakers are eligible for up to $25,000.

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    Chat with a GCAC Navigator

    • Wednesday, March 20, 2024 • 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    • Virtual

    Drop-in for a virtual chat with GCAC Navigator Gabrielle Burton. Have a question about a grant? Need someone to look over your application? Just want to bounce an idea off another artist? These virtual drop-in hours are for YOU! One to two navigators will be present at different times throughout the year. No need to register, just click on the Zoom link and join us.

    Coming soon: The next navigator chat is March 25.

    Learn more about GCAC Navigators at https://www.gcac.org/about/gcac-navigators/

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    Accessible Movement Based-Wellness Practices

    • Friday, March 22, 2024 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Replenish: The Spa Co-Op 124 S. Washington Ave
      (In the carriage house yoga studio)

    During this two-hour session explore movement-based wellness practices, such as restorative/yin yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and meditation, with experienced and certified facilitators. Each session will include time for making connections, supporting insights, and holding inspiration.

    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month.

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    Chat with a GCAC Navigator

    • Monday, March 25, 2024
    • Virtual

    Drop-in for a virtual chat with GCAC Navigators Cecilia Vasquez and Mary Skrenta. Have a question about a grant? Need someone to look over your application? Just want to bounce an idea off another artist? These virtual drop-in hours are for YOU! One to two navigators will be present at different times throughout the year. No need to register, just click on the Zoom link and join us.

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    Artist Projects Grant Application Work Session (3)

    • Wednesday, March 27, 2024 • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Wednesday, March 27th
      5:30 – 7:00pm
      GCAC Office – Large Conference Room
      182 E. Long Street
      Columbus, Ohio

    Join GCAC staff members and fellow artists to work on your Artist Projects grant application. During this session, you can get started, ask questions, brainstorm ideas with your peers and get feedback on your application. There is no formal agenda so come and go as you please. We’ll have snacks/beverages, laptops available for use—and giveaways at each session.

    Artist Project grants are open to individual artists and groups of artists. Many awards will be given at $5,000 - $10,000; and up to eight filmmakers are eligible for up to $25,000.

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    Chat with a GCAC Navigator

    • Tuesday, April 16, 2024 • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    • Virtual

     Chat with a GCAC Navigator
    Drop-in for a virtual chat with GCAC Navigators Julie Whitney Scott and Mitch Vicieux. Have a question about a grant? Need someone to look over your application? Just want to bounce an idea off another artist? These virtual drop-in hours are for YOU! One to two navigators will be present at different times throughout the year. No need to register, just click on the Zoom link and join us.

    Coming soon: The next navigator chat is May 12

    Learn more about GCAC Navigators at https://www.gcac.org/about/gcac-navigators/

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    Building Capacity and Resiliency

    • Friday, April 19, 2024 • 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    • Replenish The Spa Co-op

    Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness  
    This 90-minute session will focus on building capacity and resiliency to cultivate conversation, community, rest, wellness, and healing. During the session you will gain an increased understanding of the ways chronic and/or daily stress impact our ability to connect and create; and identify tools that can be used in real time to navigate and calm the stress response. 
     
    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month. Download the full schedule (pdf).

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    Accessible Movement-Based Wellness Practices

    • Sunday, April 21, 2024 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Replenish: The Spa Co-op

    During this two-hour session explore movement-based wellness practices, such as restorative/yin yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and meditation, with experienced and certified facilitators. Each session will include time for making connections, supporting insights, and holding inspiration.

    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month.

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    Financial Wellness for Creatives

    • Tuesday, May 21, 2024 • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Virtual

    Building healthy financial habits can be a challenge for anyone… And for artists, designers, writers, dancers, and musicians, there is the added complication of managing cash flow, measuring success in creative and financial terms, and relying on sometimes uncertain sources of income. Especially now.

    As part of this workshop, we will:
    • Review a framework for managing income and expenses.
    • List key metrics to build financial wealth.
    • Describe ways of diversifying income to meet expense needs.
    • Specify next steps for future planning.

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    Accessible Movement Based-Wellness Practices

    • Friday, May 24, 2024 • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Replenish: The Spa Co-Op 124 S. Washington Ave
      (In the carriage house yoga studio)

    During this two-hour session explore movement-based wellness practices, such as restorative/yin yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and meditation, with experienced and certified facilitators. Each session will include time for making connections, supporting insights, and holding inspiration.

    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month.

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    Accessibility in Marketing

    • Tuesday, June 18, 2024 • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    • Virtual

    Accessibility in Marketing: Tools and resources to make your online marketing more accessible for all.

    In this workshop, Art Possible Ohio will provide a deep dive into making your organization's marketing and website more accessible for individuals with disabilities. Participants will leave the workshop with knowledge of best practices, accessible resources for proactivity, and a list of short and long-term goals to improve your website and overall digital marketing plan.

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    Chat with a GCAC Navigator

    • Wednesday, June 19, 2024 • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    • Virtual

    Chat with a GCAC Navigator
    Drop-in for a virtual chat with GCAC Navigators Moxy Martinez and Juan Daza. Have a question about a grant? Need someone to look over your application? Just want to bounce an idea off another artist? These virtual drop-in hours are for YOU! One to two navigators will be present at different times throughout the year. No need to register, just click on the Zoom link and join us.

    Coming soon: The next navigator chat is June 19.

    Learn more about GCAC Navigators at https://www.gcac.org/about/gcac-navigators/

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    Accessible Movement Based-Wellness Practices

    • Sunday, June 23, 2024 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Replenish: The Spa Co-Op 124 S. Washington Ave
      (In the carriage house yoga studio)

    During this two-hour session explore movement-based wellness practices, such as restorative/yin yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and meditation, with experienced and certified facilitators. Each session will include time for making connections, supporting insights, and holding inspiration.

    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month.

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    Accessible Movement Based-Wellness Practices

    • Friday, July 19, 2024 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Replenish: The Spa Co-Op 124 S. Washington Ave
      (In the carriage house yoga studio)

    During this two-hour session explore movement-based wellness practices, such as restorative/yin yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and meditation, with experienced and certified facilitators. Each session will include time for making connections, supporting insights, and holding inspiration.

    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month.

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    Pricing Your Artwork

    • Tuesday, August 13, 2024 • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    • Virtual

    How do I price my art? This workshop will provide some answers to this common question. In this virtual workshop, we will present pricing formulas, context for market pricing and new approaches to value assessments.

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    Accessible Movement Based-Wellness Practices

    • Sunday, August 18, 2024 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Replenish: The Spa Co-Op 124 S. Washington Ave
      (In the carriage house yoga studio)

    During this two-hour session explore movement-based wellness practices, such as restorative/yin yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and meditation, with experienced and certified facilitators. Each session will include time for making connections, supporting insights, and holding inspiration.

    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month.

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    Financials Deep Dive (6-Part Series)

    • Tuesday, August 27, 2024 • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    • In person - Virtual

    Elaine Grogan Luttrull
    Founder, Minerva Financial Arts

    KAIR for Your Money: A Deep Dive into Personal Finance in the Arts (6-Part Series)

    This 6-week workshop series will help you level up in the finance game! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting your feet wet, this program offers expert coaching and hands-on experience to ignite your personal financial wellness journey. This is for anyone who's ready to take the leap and transform their money mindset.

    Each session will cover one component of the KAIR framework (spending, taxes, saving, earnings, assets and debt), including readings and activities. As part of this series, we’ll:
    • Build a diversified revenue strategy.
    • Estimate business and personal spending.
    • Identify common tax deductions and planning strategies.
    • Develop investment and savings strategies.
    • Create debt-management plans.

    Sign up and mark the dates/times on your calendar! It is hoped that participants can attend all workshops but if conflicts do arise, participants can receive recordings of the virtual sessions.

    Session 1: August 27 5:30pm-7:00pm (location TBD)

    Session 2: Sept 3 5:30pm-7:00pm (Zoom link TBD)

    Session 3: Sept 10 5:30pm-7:00pm (Zoom link TBD)

    Session 4: Sept 17 5:30pm-7:00pm (Zoom link TBD)

    Session 5: Sept 24 5:30pm-7:00pm (Zoom link TBD)

    Session 6: Oct 1 5:30pm-7:00pm (location TBD)

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    Accessible Movement Based-Wellness Practices

    • Friday, September 20, 2024 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Replenish: The Spa Co-Op 124 S. Washington Ave
      (In the carriage house yoga studio)

    During this two-hour session explore movement-based wellness practices, such as restorative/yin yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and meditation, with experienced and certified facilitators. Each session will include time for making connections, supporting insights, and holding inspiration.

    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month.

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    Landing Softly, A Community-Based Approach to Rest & Wellness Workshop

    • Friday, October 25, 2024 • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    • Replenish
      The Spa Co-op

    This 90-minute session will focus on landing softly to cultivate conversation, community, rest, wellness and healing. During the session you will gain an increased understanding of the ways chronic and/or daily stress impact our ability to connect and create; and identify tools that can be used in real time to navigate and calm the stress response. 
     
    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month.

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    Accessible Movement Based-Wellness Practices

    • Sunday, October 27, 2024 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Replenish: The Spa Co-Op 124 S. Washington Ave
      (In the carriage house yoga studio)

    During this two-hour session explore movement-based wellness practices, such as restorative/yin yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and meditation, with experienced and certified facilitators. Each session will include time for making connections, supporting insights, and holding inspiration.

    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month.

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    Accessible Movement Based-Wellness Practices

    • Friday, November 15, 2024 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Replenish: The Spa Co-Op 124 S. Washington Ave
      (In the carriage house yoga studio)

    During this two-hour session explore movement-based wellness practices, such as restorative/yin yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and meditation, with experienced and certified facilitators. Each session will include time for making connections, supporting insights, and holding inspiration.

    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month.

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    Retirement Secrets For Creatives

    • Tuesday, December 10, 2024 • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Virtual

    Did you know as a creative individual there are special things you can do to prepare for retirement (even if you never plan to stop making work)? This workshop will introduce some year-end planning tips so you can set aside a bit of funds for your future… And take advantage of the related tax benefits.

    As part of this workshop, we will:

    • List types of retirement plans available to self-employed creative individuals.

    • Estimate total to save per year for retirement.

    • Define basic retirement and investment vocabulary terms.

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    Accessible Movement Based-Wellness Practices

    • Sunday, December 15, 2024 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Replenish: The Spa Co-Op 124 S. Washington Ave
      (In the carriage house yoga studio)

    During this two-hour session explore movement-based wellness practices, such as restorative/yin yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and meditation, with experienced and certified facilitators. Each session will include time for making connections, supporting insights, and holding inspiration.

    This workshop is part of a yearlong holistic wellness program offered by GCAC and The Ohio REST Collective, which is designed to support the whole artist by offering workshops that address mental and physical wellbeing. Movement-based workshops will occur once a month and Community-Based Approaches to Rest & Wellness workshops will take place every other month.

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    Recorded Workshops

    Video Thumnail for 2024 Artist Projects

    2024 Artist Projects

    This virtual workshop provides information on our new program, Artist Projects. This competitive grant provides financial support for artist creation in all disciplines and brings original, artist-led projects to life. Open to individual artists, or groups of artists, with residency in Franklin County or a bordering county. Projects must demonstrate payment to artists involved and have a defined end result that allow the public to experience the art created. Examples of a defined end result include performances, exhibitions, installations, festivals, locally-produced films/tv series, published works, recordings, art experiences, and community events where the arts are at the core.

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    Tax Basics For Artists Virtual Workshop

    Whoever said the only two certainties in life are death and taxes, probably never met our workshop! We’re here to make at least one of those inevitable things a breeze. Let’s take a look at the basics of federal income tax for all you creative geniuses out there, and explore some typical deductions that’ll make your inner entrepreneur do a happy dance. Plus, we’ve got the scoop on the latest 2024 updates! But wait, there’s more! We’ll give you the lowdown on how tax rules vary depending on your income source and how you can boost your financial wellness by taking advantage of deductions like student loan interest and retirement savings. And, of course, we’ll wrap it all up with some insider tips to keep your records top-notch. So, let’s make taxes as easy as pie!

    Video Thumnail for 2024 Mural Assistance for Artists

    2024 Mural Assistance for Artists

    This workshop will provide information on the 2024 Mural Assistance for Artists program. The Mural Assistance grant is designed for Franklin County artists that will engage with organizations, businesses or facilities on an exterior mural project. This grant is competitive and provides partial funding for the creation of a mural. A specific wall must be defined, and there should be a written contract between the artist(s) and commissioning entity, with secured additional funding of $500.00 minimum. (Mural Assistance for Organizations is not available for 2024. Organizations are welcome to attend the workshop but must work with an individual artist who will be responsible for the application and payments.)

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    Mural Panel Workshop

    National mural artists Emma Daisy,Woke3 and Brooks had a panel discussion on preparing for mural making. View the discussion to hear more about their planning tips, ways to protect yourself and how to negotiate your worth. This workshop was designed for artists but would also be informational for those interested in hiring murals.

    Video Thumnail for Workshop Contracts Meeting Recording

    Workshop Contracts Meeting Recording

    Providing a high-level discussion on contracts – a critical tool for all artists. Facilitator Joseph Popp, JD and principal at Rea & Associates, will discuss basic contract concepts and traps for the unwary. He will share sample contracts from a gallery and a retail shop and will also walk through contract templates that you can use yourself. Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture.

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    Contracts For Artists

    Providing a high-level discussion on contracts – a critical tool for all artists. Facilitator Joseph Popp, JD and principal at Rea & Associates, will discuss basic contract concepts and traps for the unwary. He will share sample contracts from a gallery and a retail shop and will also walk through contract templates that you can use yourself.

    Video Thumnail for Organize Your Risk Management to Maximize your Creativity

    Organize Your Risk Management to Maximize your Creativity

    Presented by Wells CPA and Hylant Insurance Brokerage, this workshipo covered topics including cyber fraud, policy enforcement, Duty to Defend and insurance for property, staff and board members.

    Video Thumnail for Taxes for Artists with Elaine Luttrull

    Taxes for Artists with Elaine Luttrull

    Join financial expert Elaine Grogan Luttrull of Minerva Financial Arts as she reviews the U.S. Federal tax basics every artist and creative entreprenuer should know. She will review common deductions, which records to retain for tax purposes and effective systems for tracking expenses and income. She will also review the general Federal income tax landscape and updates for 2023. Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture.

    Video Thumnail for Mural Assistance Artist and Organizations

    Mural Assistance Artist and Organizations

    This workshop will provide information on the Mural opportunity for organizations and artists. This competitive grant provides partial funding for the creation of exterior murals by local artists where a specific wall is identified, maintenance is planned and there is a written contract between artist(s) and commissioning organization. Organization Guidelines: https://www.gcac.org/wp-content/uploa… Artists Guidelines: https://www.gcac.org/wp-content/uploa… Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture.

    Video Thumnail for Project Support 2023

    Project Support 2023

    Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture. Project Support grant guidelines, eligibility, timeline, online application, and how to create a strong application.

    Video Thumnail for Fiscal Sponsor Workshop Panel

    Fiscal Sponsor Workshop Panel

    Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture. Hosted by Mckenzi Swinehart, Grants & Services Manager. Are you a nonprofit that offers Fiscal Sponsorship? Are you an artist who needs a Fiscal Sponsor? This workshop is for you! Learn the ins and outs of Fiscal Sponsorship. Our panel of experts: Jessica M. Johnson, CPA, Accounting Solutions of Ohio J. Bradley Britton, J.D., LL.M., The Columbus Foundation Teresa Trost, Executive Director, Community Shares of Mid Ohio

    Video Thumnail for NFTs with Lisa Steward

    NFTs with Lisa Steward

    Join Lisa Steward, Global Head of Marketing for ZHEN., an art tech company, for a conversation that breaks down this new art form, clarifies misconceptions, and provides you with resources to learn more. Lisa will explain new terminology, provide artists with a list of tools they need to get started, and give an overview of the current NFT marketplace climate.

    Outside Workshops

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    Professional Summer Teen Program production of The Day the Music Came Back

    • Thursday, June 27, 2024
    • 77 S High St # 2, Columbus, OH 43215

    This new paid summer career development program is designed for professional theatrical experience. You'll participate in daily rehearsals and learn career readiness skills such as resume writing, interviewing, and time management. Rehearsals will result in a full-staged production of the play The Day the Music Came back by Alvaro Saar Rios, running four performances June 27-30, 2024 at the Riffe Center Studio Two Theatre!

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