Greater Columbus Arts Council

10/08/2026

Do you want to do more than vote? You can encourage others to vote with the incredible tools provided by ArtsVote—find graphics, posters, copy, and even premade social posts. Activate your people to vote!
https://www.artsvote.org/toolkit

10/06/2026

Are you an artist who is arts-festival curious? This free event is for you. Learn about the different ways that artists can participate in the Columbus Arts Festival

Informational Session on applying and exhibiting at the Columbus Arts Festival Join us at Greater Columbus Arts Council offices to find out more about the application and exhibiting process for visual artists at the Columbus Arts Festival. We will be giving an overview of the three types of applicat...

10/05/2026

Happy ARTober!

The Greater Columbus Arts Council is inviting residents and visitors to a celebration of Columbus’ creative community for "ARTober". https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/artober-invites-columbus-residents-to-celebrate-the-citys-creative-community/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4

10/02/2026

We are thrilled to see this project developing and in awe of the hard work that Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children put in to create such an important space for the community. Special thank you to the city for being such engaged partners. Tap link below to read about this incredible project.

The City of Columbus, the Greater Columbus Arts Council and Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children have selected the Angel’s Embrace memorial.

10/02/2026

09/30/2026

Arts & culture are ESSENTIAL and it is time to make sure the arts community is heard at the polls. The deadline to register to vote in Ohio is Oct. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 6. You know what to do! https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/voters/absentee-and-early-voting

09/29/2026

Artist looking to improve their grant writing skills should definitely check out this free two-part virtual workshop. Please note that the workshop will NOT be recorded. Tap link to register.

GCAC champions the arts and culture sector, ensuring residents and visitors have access to quality arts programming, activities and experiences.

09/28/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Artist Elevated Award winners: Casey Immel-Brown, fashion design; Hannah Romes, theater; and Laura Sanders, visual art. Each awardee receives $35,000. Go to link to read up on the artists, the Artist Elevated award and the award finalists.

09/27/2026

Last call to apply for 2026 Funds for Artists grants! You have until 5 p.m. Oct. 1. Go to the for artists section of our website for grants info.

09/25/2026

Congratulations to fashion designer Joan Madison who is our 2026 Raymond J. Hanley Award recipient!! Go to GCAC-Dot-Org to learn more about Joan Madison’s incredible career and the Hanley Award.