2007 Greater Columbus Arts Council Public Forum

"Arts & Culture in Columbus: Moving Forward"

I attended the 2007 GCAC Public Forum that was held at the Columbus State Community College in the Center for Workforce Development. The event took place on 10/12/07, and was one of several sessions included in the GCAC "Arts & Culture in Columbus: Moving Forward" two day community event.

From the GCAC 9/13/07 news release

...On Thurs., Oct. 11 and Fri., Oct. 12, the GCAC will host a community discussion about how the arts can help with collaborative approaches to building the city as it moves toward its 2012 bicentennial and beyond...arts and business leaders, together with  GCAC staff and board members, will utilize current research about the central Ohio arts industry to look at where industry is now, where it's going and how the arts can contribute to community problem solving...This year's Public Forum will highlight how the arts fit into the city's 2012 initiative...

Mayor Coleman, Columbus City Council Member Kevin Boyce, and GCAC President Bryan Knicely spoke about the challenges we face as well as the city's plans to include the arts in its 2012 initiative. Visit the GCAC web site for more specific information about their progress to date, and future plans.

I was particularly interested in attending this event because of the focus on how to transform research into action. We have a wealth of information from studies and similar forums on how to increase support of the arts, and it is good to see that we are moving forward and making progress.

The Public Forum also provided me with the opportunity to hear first hand from leaders of a number of our local arts organizations about the challenges they face, and about upcoming programs they have in the works.

Ron and I are most successful at sharing his artwork when we are out in the community attending these types of events. At this particular event I was seated at a table with several of the people who interviewed and filmed the WOSU Artzine segment on Ron's "Cargo: The Middle Passage" interactive exhibit that is on display at The King Arts Complex. It was very nice to have the opportunity to thank them in person for including Ron in the WOSU series of videos.

I am looking forward to participating in future GCAC programs !

Posted by: Robin

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