As a $730 billion industry, arts and culture are not only a backbone to our society and humanity, but fundamental to our economy. In Ohio alone, we see that over 90,000 people are employed by the arts, spanning all corners of the state. Although art itself can stand on its own, the industry and opportunities for access and participation depend on the work and advocacy of people both in and outside of it. In advocacy, the semi-cringeworthy saying, “the squeaky wheel gets the o

Hello! November was a busy month for GCAAE. In between monthly meetings and Thanksgiving, we hosted our second Arts Education Summit. It was a fantastic day full of professional development and networking. See below for more details of the jam-packed day! On November 6, 2018, The Greater Cincinnati Alliance for Arts Education (GCAAE) hosted their second Arts Education Summit titled “Telling Our Story” at the historic Music Hall. The day broke off into two sessions. The mornin