Toledo and Lucas County Arts Relief Grants

Inspiring a Vibrant Toledo

In January 2021, The Arts Commission, with funding from the City of Toledo and Lucas County, distributed approximately $425,000 in grants to local artists and small arts organizations through the City of Toledo and Lucas County Arts Relief Grants program. This economic relief funding was aimed at supporting artists and organizations whose ability to earn income has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This investment provided relief for 14 arts and culture organizations and 190 individual artists. Artists named the overwhelming loss of income due to art event cancellations, shuttered performing arts organizations or opportunities, and gallery closures as their primary motivation for seeking assistance.

The Arts Commission takes pride in serving and connecting local artists to funding opportunities, as well as professional development and employment opportunities, through our Artist Services Program. As COVID-19 changes the landscape for many working artists, we will continue to be a resource for area artists of all ages and skill levels to further their education, advance their skill sets, connect with other creatives, and get involved in the community.

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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Statement

Inclusion, diversity, equity and access are fundamentally important to our work at The Arts Commission. Our aim is to provide access and opportunity to art and culture for all in our community. It is our committed practice to stand alongside, listen and act based upon community needs. We have a responsibility to advocate for inclusion, diversity, equity and access. The Arts Commission will continue to deepen this practice as we move into the future.

The Arts Commission believes that the arts can provide the space to foster conversations that bring us together. The arts have long stood in the gap as a bridge between cultures. They have served as a place to support healing, as well as a place to develop and exchange compassion. We trust the arts in this role. By embracing our differences and celebrating our similarities we build a more vibrant, just, and inclusive society.

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