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The Arts Commission is the longest standing arts commission in the state of Ohio, serving Toledo since 1959.

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Our YAAW alumni can be found all over Toledo and the world making a difference!

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Youth ages 14-18 are invited to apply for this unique summer employment program. Gain hands-on experience, build creative and professional skills, and connect with the community through public art projects and salable works.

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Time is running out to apply for Young Artists at Work 2025! Applications are due by 4:30pm on March 14.

Visit theartscommission.org/about/employment to apply!

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Artists who live or have a creative studio in Toledo or Lucas County are eligible to apply for grants to be awarded in the amounts of $1,500, $2,500, or $5,000, to support their work.

These grants are funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from Lucas County and the City of Toledo.

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πŸ“’ Applications for Toledo Lucas County Rescue Plan Grants for Individual Artists are OPEN NOW through March 9th!

Visit artscommission.grantplatform.com to apply.

Join us at our Artist Mixer on Friday, February 21st to learn more about these grants and the application process! RSVP:

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A Creative Community is a Connected Community A conversation with Mark Folk, Executive Director of The Arts Commission

Our President and CEO, Marc Folk, sat down with Paula Ashley for the Your Community Matters Podcast! Check it out: open.substack.com/pub/yourcomm...

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Today, on Rosa Parks' birthday, we joined TARTA to celebrate the new mural by local artist MercΓ© Culp. Located at the TARTA Transit Hub, the mural honors Rosa Parks' legacy in a vibrant and meaningful way.

Lookout for the newly wrapped bus featuring the mural as it makes its way around town!
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04.02.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ARTISTS: Imagination Station Toledo seeks artists to join them as the next Artists in Residence.

This program is designed to encourage artists to explore science, create new work, and engage visitors.

Apply by February 7: imaginationstationtoledo.org/programs-events/artist-in-residence-program

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JANUARY 2025
ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

Building Your Artistic Brand Webinar Series 
Ohio Arts Council | Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27

2025 Young Artists at Work Instructors
The Arts Commission | Deadline: Feb. 4

Artist in Residence Spring 2025
Imagination Station Toledo | Deadline: Feb. 7

2025-26 Spring Outdoor Sculpture Series
Midwest Sculpture Initiative | Deadline: Feb. 28

Visit theartscommission.org/artists/artist-opportunities for calls, employment, funding, workshops, and more!

JANUARY 2025 ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES Building Your Artistic Brand Webinar Series Ohio Arts Council | Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27 2025 Young Artists at Work Instructors The Arts Commission | Deadline: Feb. 4 Artist in Residence Spring 2025 Imagination Station Toledo | Deadline: Feb. 7 2025-26 Spring Outdoor Sculpture Series Midwest Sculpture Initiative | Deadline: Feb. 28 Visit theartscommission.org/artists/artist-opportunities for calls, employment, funding, workshops, and more!

HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL ARTISTS?

We’d love to share it! We’re looking for:

Calls for Artists
Exhibitions
Employment
Education
Workshops
Funding

Submit your opportunity using this form on our Artist Opportunities page, or the link in our bio!

HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL ARTISTS? We’d love to share it! We’re looking for: Calls for Artists Exhibitions Employment Education Workshops Funding Submit your opportunity using this form on our Artist Opportunities page, or the link in our bio!

New year, new opportunities!

Visit theartscommission.org/artists/artist-opportunities to see calls for artists, employment opportunities, funding, workshops, and other resources.

Have an opportunity? We'd love to share it! Submit your opportunity using the form on our Artists Opportunities page.

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