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The
Ohio Heritage Fellowships, sponsored jointly by the Ohio
Arts Council (OAC) and the Ohio Folk Arts Network, are
designed to recognize and honor the finest and most influential
Ohio folk artists. The Ohio Heritage Fellows represent
Ohio's cultural heritage, embodying the highest level
of artistic achievement in their work and the highest
level of service in the teaching and other work they do
in their communities to ensure that their traditions stay
strong.
Each year since 2003, the Ohio Arts Council has awarded
up to three $1,500 Ohio Heritage Fellowships to individuals
whose work in the folk arts has had a significant impact
on the people and communities of the state. The Fellowships
honor Ohio master folk and traditional artists who carry
forward the folk traditions of their families and communities
through practice, teaching or advocacy.
Ohio Heritage Fellowships are awarded in any combination
of three categories: performing arts
(folk dance and music), community leadership,
and material culture (folk art and crafts).
The performing arts and material culture fellowships are
given to individuals for their lifelong record of artistic
excellence, authenticity and significance. The community
leadership fellowship is given to an individual whose
lifelong achievements have had a lasting positive impact
on the excellence, vitality and public appreciation of
the folk and traditional arts in Ohio.
Nominations for the award are due to the Ohio Arts Council
in July. The winners are announced the following May,
and receive their awards at the Cityfolk Festival during
the first weekend in July. Anyone can nominate any Ohio
resident for a Fellowship. For full details, click
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