Ohio Arts Professionals Network

🎭 What a night in Springfield! 🎶

Last night, a small but mighty group of arts professionals gathered for OAPN’s Backstage Pass Networking Night.

We kicked off the evening with a behind-the-scenes tour of the beautiful performing arts spaces at Clark State Performing Arts Center, followed by a visit to the stunning State Theater, where we enjoyed drinks, conversation, and learned more about how the space was beautifully restored by local groups to become a vibrant, mixed-use community venue.

From there, we made our way to the Springfield Arts Festival, where 2026 OAPN Juried Showcase Artist CeCe Teneal absolutely brought the house down with her electrifying performance of Divas of Soul. 🔥 she had us all with her commanding stage presence, powerhouse vocals, and high energy concert! 🤯

A heartfelt thank you to Krissy Hartman , Executive Director of the Springfield Arts Council and OAPN Membership Committee Co-Chair, for graciously welcoming us to Springfield and curating such a fantastic evening.

Events like these remind us that some of the best networking happens when we step outside the conference room, experience the arts together, and build relationships that strengthen our entire industry.

🎟️ SEE YOU TONIGHT!

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Springfield Arts Council
CeCe Teneal