Ohio Arts Council
Columbus · US
Ohio's state arts agency, in the Rhodes State Office Tower on East Broad Street in Columbus. Its Individual Excellence Awards are $5,000 awards judged on the merit of past artistic work, giving artists resources to experiment, develop skills and advance their careers. Music composition is accepted only in odd-numbered years, so the next music window is the September 1, 2027 deadline.
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How much
$5,000
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Who can apply — in their words
Competitive applications focus on the merit of past artistic work. In odd-numbered calendar years (e.g., 2025, 2027), applications are accepted in choreography; criticism; fiction; non-fiction; music composition; playwriting/screenplays; and poetry.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE September 1 (annually) at 5 p.m. In odd-numbered calendar years (e.g., 2025, 2027), applications are accepted in choreography; criticism; fiction; non-fiction; music composition; playwriting/screenplays; and poetry.