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Ohio Alliance for Arts Education Our mission is to ensure that the arts are an integral part
of the education of every Ohioan.

The Ohio Alliance for Arts Education (OAAE), a statewide arts education service organization, was founded in 1974 under the leadership of Dr. Dick Shoup and Jerry Tollifson. The organization has evolved overtime into a nationally recognized leader in arts education. Much of the organization’s success is based on a strong partnership among the Alliance, Ohio’s professional arts education organizations (Ohio Music Education Association, Ohio Art Education Association, OhioDance, VSA Ohio, and the Ohio Educational Theatre Association), the Ohio Arts Council, and Ohio Department of Education. Working at the local, state, and federal levels through the efforts of a highly qualified and elected Board of Directors, our members, and a professional staff we have four primary areas of focus: building collaborations, professional development, advocacy, and capacity building. OAAE is funded in part for its day-to-day operation by the Ohio Arts Council. This support makes it possible for OAAE to operate its office in Columbus and to work statewide to ensure the arts are an integral part of the education of every Ohioan. Other support comes from Ohio Music Education Association, Ohio Art Education Association, Ohio Educational Theatre Association, VSA Ohio, OhioDance, Ohio Citizens for the Arts, and other OAAE members and donors. The Community Arts Education programs of central Ohio are financially assisted by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, the Ohio Arts Council, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, and other donors. We gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the financial support received from all of these outstanding agencies, organizations, and individuals throughout Ohio.

10/09/2026
Arts Opportunities Abound, Find them here Ohio Arts Council's newest ArtsOhio:https://www.facebook.com/share/p/198yTKuER...
10/09/2026

Arts Opportunities Abound, Find them here Ohio Arts Council's newest ArtsOhio:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/198yTKuERj/

The ArtsOhio Opportunities Edition is out now! This month, you'll find an invitation to attend the unveiling of the Ohio Women's Monument; a call for nominations for OAC grant panelists; new grants from the Levitt Family Foundation and Arts Midwest; and more!

Read this month's edition at mailchi.mp/oac/artsohio-opportunities-october2026.

10/06/2026

Just over a week until history is made at the Ohio Statehouse with the unveiling of the Ohio Women's Monument! Join us, along with friends and neighbors from across the state, on Wednesday, October 14 starting at 9:30 a.m.

The day includes a program at the Ohio Theatre and the unveiling in the South Plaza. Learn more about the monument and register at oac.ohio.gov/home/news-and-events/all-news/ohio-womens-monument.

10/06/2026

October 2026 is National Arts and Humanities Month! 🎉

Through October 31 and beyond, we’re asking you to Add Your Voice — and there are four ways to do it:

📣 Contact Congress — Kennedy Center, NEA & NEH, IMLS, arts education, and arts & economic data
🗳️ Get Out The Vote — visit ArtsVote.org to activate your community and make your voice count this election season.
🎥 Share Your Story — post with and to show why the arts matter to you.
🤝 Gather with Advocates — host or join a National Arts & Humanities Month event in your community.

Our toolkit has everything you need — social templates, legislative asks, key stats, and ready-to-use content. Download it and start making your voice heard.

Access the Toolkit → https://bit.ly/4i33NuG

Photo: Letitia Fernandez Ivins, The Music Center (Los Angeles, CA)

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10/06/2026

HERE IT IS! Your weekly way to be informed, and stay informed: https://conta.cc/4yB0dhe Full of easy-to-read, critical news and opportunities in the arts, arts education, education, and more!

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Important message from OMEA - Ohio!
10/04/2026

Important message from OMEA - Ohio!

Ohio’s school-funding debate is also a conversation about what students get to learn.

A September 2026 report estimates that Ohio’s budget provides about $2.75 billion less over two years than full implementation of the Fair School Funding Plan would provide (Cleveland.com). Ohio’s share of the formula’s calculated base cost is projected to fall to about 32% in FY 2027—a measure of the state/local split, not the state’s share of all school spending (NBC4).

When districts face financial pressure, music and arts programs can be vulnerable to cuts in staffing, instruments, transportation, and performance opportunities. Students shouldn’t have to lose access to a well-rounded education because of funding gaps.

Arts parents, music and arts teachers, and community members: speak up. Contact your school board and state legislators, attend public meetings, and ask how your district will protect music and arts learning for every student. Share what these programs make possible in your community.

10/04/2026
10/04/2026

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77 S High Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH
43215

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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