Greater Columbus Arts Council

06/01/2026

Applications are open for Funds of Artists grants! Up to $750. Rolling deadline through Oct. 1. Tap link for more details on eligibility and how to apply.
https://www.gcac.org/grant/2026-funds-for-artists/

05/28/2026

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05/27/2026

Thank you Columbus Monthly Magazine for such a thoughtful piece on public art, the appetite for it and the challenges that we need to navigate.

Does Columbus have the will to become a public art destination? Find out what it takes to offer art for all across the city.

05/20/2026

An incredible community-driven project that we are honored to be a part of.

05/15/2026

GCAC President & CEO Mitch Menchaca on his first time voting in Ohio, and how civic action impacts the arts. Tap link to read the full blog.

https://www.gcac.org/musings-from-mitch/where-civic-action-meets-creative-impact/

05/14/2026

We are excited to welcome two new team members: Aditi Naik as Grants & Impact program manager and Liz Raymond as front desk associate. Tap the link to learn more about them and say hi in the comments.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) is excited to welcome Aditi Naik as Grants & Impact Program Manager and Liz Raymond as Front Desk Associate. Aditi Naik (she/her) is a practicing visual artist and nonprofit program manager with over a decade of experience at the intersecti...

05/13/2026

Art at GCAC: Adam Brouillette painted this panel of a samurai with ninjas during the 2015 Urban Scrawl (now known simply as Scrawl). The panel was purchased in 2016 at the annual Art for Franklinton fundraiser (dates are an educated guess after digging into old insta posts). The samurai and friends currently reside on the second floor in the office of Lacey Luce where they are frequently exposed to awkward spontaneous dance breaks.

05/12/2026

We offer grants to cover select legal services related to the business of art making (e.g. contracts, filing for LLC). Check out this virtual workshop to learn more about what services we cover and how apply for the grant.

Learn more about GCAC's Legal Grant. What legal services are eligible? What do you need to protect your artwork, yourself and your art business? How can I access the correct legal services? Columbus attorney Adam Friedman will host a virtual workshop about the $300 legal grant and GCAC's lawyer refe...

05/09/2026

Clearly new friendships were born at today’s community grant review day! Thanks for everyone who showed up with open minds and thoughtful opinions.