CreativeOhio

Last week marked the kick-off of this year's Advocacy Leadership Institute! We spent the day in Capitol Square learning about the legislative process, state support of tourism and development, and local arts funding. Thanks to the team at VanMeter Ashbrook, , , , and for their hospitality and for sharing their insights.

This group of 25 Ohio leaders will continue to meet for the next six months in communities around the state to explore arts advocacy in theory and practice. Together, we're reimagining civic engagement and policy leadership for the creative sector!

This week, CreativeOhio joined a panel alongside leaders from and to speak about the economic impact of the arts with this year's class. We had a great discussion about what success looks like when the business community, elected leadership, tourism, and the arts are aligned in prioritizing the creative sector as essential economic and civic infrastructure. It's a pleasure to see that alignment happening in real time with several of our CreativeOhio member organizations in Stark County!