Merit Award Info Session
October 27, 2021
Have questions about our Merit Award Program? We are hosting an online information session on Wednesday, October 27 at 6 PM via Zoom.
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The Arts Commission
Merit Awards
Apply by November 9
This program recognizes outstanding local literary, performing, and visual artists, rewarding the many hours and personal resources each artist dedicates to their artform. Four awards are given: one $2500 award, two $1000 awards, and one $500 award. Recipients are selected by a panel of renowned artists and cultural leaders from around the Midwest, with a range of expertise across artistic disciplines.
Get DetailsNational Arts & Humanities Month
The largest annual celebration for the arts and humanities in the nation.
October is National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM)—a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. The arts and humanities have played a critically important role in getting us through the COVID-19 pandemic and in amplifying the need for racial equity across the country. NAHM is the time for communities to come together in a unified celebration of the power of the arts to make a difference and change our lives for the better.
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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.
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Merit Awards Information Session
Join us for a Merit Award Information Session on Wednesday, October 27 at 6 PM via Zoom.
Merit Awards
The Arts Commission commends local artists who dedicate many hours and personal resources to advancing their artform. The Merit Award program recognizes outstanding individual local artists – literary, performing and visual. A panel of renowned artists and cultural leaders from other Midwest communities make recommendations for funding to the Arts Commission staff and board. The Merit Award program not only presents the potential for monetary benefits for the artists applying but also valuable exposure to the invited review panelists and the art communities they represent.
The ABC's of Public Art Book & Field Guide
As part of continued education efforts The Arts Commission’s Art in Public Places program two new books have been published and are now available for public request and pick up. Both books are available for free to the public as both printed and digital versions. The Art in Public Places Field Guide, designed by Madhouse Creative, features nine zones and over eighty works of art to explore. The ABC’s of Public Art, illustrated by Merrill Rainey, is geared toward ages 3-5 as they follow Artimus the Owl throughout Northwest Ohio from A-Z. This is the second edition of the popular book. Both editions have now been distributed to over 15,000 children in the area.
Pandemic Relief Resources for Artists
As COVID-19 changes the landscape for many working artists, we have compiled a list of relief funding and resources.
- 1838 Parkwood Ave
- Suite 120
- Toledo, Ohio 43604
- 419-254-ARTS (2787)
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Accessibility
The Arts Commission strives to provide programming and events in an inclusive manner in accessible spaces and venues. Should you wish to visit or participate and need accommodation, please contact us at 419-254-2787.
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