Topic: Ohio Arts Policy

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In light of the "Circle Jerk" thread and concerns about us getting too exclusively focused on the 3 Cs, I thought it might be worthwhile to start a thread looking at state arts policy. This might include the work of the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission or the recently enacted film industries tax credit or arts education policies.

Given the recent state budget cuts, it will almost undoubtedly include a lot of coverage of what the hollowing of the Ohio Arts Council is going to do to communities all over the state.

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Culture Works plans arts pep rally for Wednesday
By Terry Morris, Staff Writer, Dayton Daily News
Wednesday, August 12, 2009

DAYTON — Seeking an 11th-hour infusion for its annual campaign, Culture Works has scheduled a Rally for the Arts on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Courthouse Square.

“With so many needs, attention to the arts has been flagging. It’s time for a reminder about the role they play in our lives and in keeping Dayton vital,” said Denise Rehg, the united arts fund’s president and chief executive officer ...

... For more information, visit http://www.daytondailynews.com/entertainment/ohio-theater-arts/culture-works-plans-arts-pep-rally-for-wednesday-230667.html

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Arts groups assess budget fallout
By Michael Grossberg, THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Monday,  August 17, 2009
 
Reeling from severe cuts in state funding, the Ohio Arts Council is sounding the alarm about how arts groups will be affected next year.

"You could see reduced programs, reduced hours in arts activities and an overarching reduced access to arts programs," said Julie Henahan, executive director of the council.

Yet central Ohio arts groups say many people might not readily notice changes -- at least in the short term ...

... For more information, visit http://dispatch.com/live/content/life/stories/2009/08/17/2_OAC_ARTS_CUTS.ART_ART_08-17-09_D3_LHEP9T5.html?sid=101

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Recession knocks local nonprofits
By Lauren Heaton, Yellow Springs News
August 6, 2009

Almost a full year after the national economic seizure, nonprofit organizations in the village are feeling the squeeze in their budgets. The crash affected most markedly the heftily endowed, and it hurt most cruelly the service-oriented groups. While contraction to reduce expenditures is an option, many local nonprofits are choosing to maintain or expand their programs in hopes of riding out a temporary financial slump ...

... For more information, visit:
http://www.ysnews.com/stories/2009/08/080609_recession.html

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Jeffrey A. Rich, President
Ohio Citizens for the Arts 
August Newsletter

There were no lazy days of summer this year, and I doubt there will be in the future as arts advocates work to educate, engage, and influence policy.  Ohio Citizens for the Arts (this includes thousands of arts advocates statewide) spent the better part of the summer working to support public funding for the arts at the state and national levels.  The drastic cuts to the state of Ohio's budget which included a 47% cut to the Ohio Arts Council is a solid message about our work in the future - we must find new ways of doing business, new and innovative partnerships, and rethink our strategies for action and advocacy ...

... More at http://www.ohiocitizensforthearts.org