COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) — The Ohio Arts Council is distributing its largest single round of grant awards ever, approving $20 million in grants this year to keep the arts alive in the community.
Many organizations depend on that funding to continue their work. No matter how big or small the organization, they are grateful for the chance to continue being creative and having a positive impact on the community.
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The Columbus Symphony is one of those recipients and as COO Daniel Walshaw knows, even for a grand orchestra, those grants are essential to keep this outlet for musicians and patrons.
“If we didn’t have that support, that financial support, Columbus would be without the great performances that we have here,” Walshaw said. “Being a part of our community, being our neighbors, being our family members, and just being a part of everything that we do on a daily basis.”
For nonprofits that may not be on the scale of an orchestra, such as the Transit Arts Program, also rely heavily on funding. Transit Arts Program Manager Katerina Fuller said the organization provides workshops and classes for children to paint, draw, and be fully immersed in art at no cost.