Ohio Citizens for the Arts Ohio Citizens for the Arts, established in 1976 as the Ohio Citizens Committee for the Arts, is a statewide membership advocacy organization working to increase public support for the arts in Ohio. Through the efforts of hundreds of individuals and arts and education organizations, Ohio Citizens for the Arts advocates on behalf of the Ohio Arts Council and the arts throughout the state. Ohio Citizens for the Arts monitors and speaks out on public policy issues affecting the arts and education in Ohio and has a year-round presence at the Statehouse through a professional lobbyist and a network of volunteer arts advocates. It provides information to Ohio citizens, members of the legislature and state administration about issues that are important to the arts at the local and state levels. Ohio Citizens for the Arts provides a unified voice for citizens, artists and arts and education organizations throughout the state and strengthens communications among local communities and all levels of government.
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The foundation provides education about the arts in Ohio and educates citizens about ways to participate effectively in their government.