Momentum 2024
Momentum 2024

Supporting Local Artists Since 1959

Inspiring a Vibrant Toledo

Featured

  • Accelerator Grants Open Now!

    Applications due July 27

    The Accelerator Grant is a competitive program offering financial support with a quick turnaround for local artists to advance their creative projects and their careers. Eligible categories of support for this program include equipment, supplies, professional development, and project support.

  • Artomatic 419 - September 19-21

    Artist Applications Open NOW!

    This multi-day event, scheduled for September 19-21, will provide access to indoor exhibition space in vacant or underutilized Downtown buildings, to more than 100 visual artists, and also offers main stage and small stage performance areas for literary, film, and other artists.

  • Art Loop: Young & Arty Summer Party

    Saturday, July 26 | 12-4 pm

    Street party fun! This free community event highlights activities featuring and/or for young creatives: The annual Young Artists at Work art exhibition and art sale, YAAW alumni show, craft stations, youth performances, live music, food trucks and more.

Impact on Our Community in 2024

350+
Volunteers Engaged
40+
Organizations Funded
$862K+
Paid to Local Artists

Inspired

The Arts Commission advocates to Inspire a Vibrant Community in Toledo. We believe support for artists and creatives in our region is essential to the greater Toledo area's revitalization, sense of place, and commitment to a brighter future. Through collaboration and community conversation we achieve innovative resources and programming that serve Toledo.

Creative

The arts are the heart and soul of our community. By fostering access to arts, creativity, and professional development for all artists and creatives in our area, at all skill levels, and from all walks of life, we encourage a more honest, diverse, and engaging interaction with our city, for residents and guests alike.

Relevant

Our work is vital to helping build a new and better future for our city. From creating a more fertile ground for the arts to grow and develop, to providing access to fun, creativity, and new opportunities, Toledo's art and artists are at the center of driving a sense of community and enriching our neighborhoods, while fostering a creative economy that contributes to our sense of revitalization.

The Arts Commission strengthens our community, fosters creativity and celebrates life through art.