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Who We Are

Inspiring a Vibrant Toledo

Who We Are

The Arts Commission is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded
 in 1959 to foster Toledo’s heritage in the arts. The organization is the longest-standing arts commission in the state of Ohio, serving youth, artists, arts organizations, and the general public. Since 1977, The Arts Commission has managed the City of Toledo’s One Percent for Art program, the first in the state of Ohio and among the first in the nation, and maintains Toledo’s impressive collection of public art.

Arts and culture are at the core of strong and vibrant communities.

Arts Commission Staff

Ben Cook

Public Art Manager

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Chloe Nousias

Marketing & Communications Manager

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David Ross

Creative Placemaking Coordinator

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DeVonne Fagan

Volunteer Coordinator

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Emily Finkel

Administrative Manager

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Ikpemesi Ogundare

Executive Assistant to The President & CEO

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Jennifer Jarrett

Chief Operating Officer

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Lindsay Glass

Engagement & Capacity Building Director

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Liz Bayan

Artist Subgranting Coordinator

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Lori Smigielski

Finance Director

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Marc Folk

President & Chief Executive Officer

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Michelle Harvey

Art Loop & Events Manager

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Natalie Gray

Youth Services Director

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Nathan Mattimoe

Art in Public Places Director

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Nicholas Runckel

Administrative Coordinator

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Tess Healy

Artomatic 419 & Events Manager

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Artwork by Natalie Lanese