Before the pandemic, Ohio’s arts and culture was a $41 billion industry, rivaling the travel business, and employing nearly 300,000 people. That all changed in March 2020 when the pandemic shuttered venues, closed museums and sidelined artists.
But not for long. Soon, artists and musicians took to social media and found new ways to keep the arts alive.
Today on All Sides with Ann Fisher, as a part of WOSU's weeklong series A Year of COVID, we take a look at how the pandemic reshaped Ohio arts and what’s to come.
Guests:
- Jason Farago, critic at large, The New York Times
- Tom Katzenmeyer, president and CEO, Greater Columbus Arts Council
- Nannette Maciejunes, executive director, Columbus Museum of Art
- Marshall Shorts, founding member, Deliver Black Dreams Maroon Arts Group
- David Brown, The Harmony Project
Related Links:
- Greater Columbus Arts Council
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Columbus Makes Art: Deliver Black Dreams
- Harmony Project
- The New York Times: The Arts Are in Crisis. Here’s How Biden Can Help.
What questions do you have about COVID-19 or Ohio's response? Ask below and WOSU may answer as part of our series A Year Of COVID.
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