Services
Creative Careers & Artist Grants
Art Possible Ohio offers technical support and advice for artists applying for grants through the Ohio Arts Council's Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP).
ADAP provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities and organizations that serve them the resources they need to further their artistic development.
For support services and assistance with the application, contact Art Possible Ohio directly at info@ArtPossibleOhio.org or call us at 380.380-799-MAKE (6253).
Cultural Access
Art Possible Ohio has partnered with organizations and institutions across Ohio including the Cincinnati Art Museum, Columbus Museum of Art, ArtsNow, the Ohio Museums Association, and the Ohio History Connection. Get started with our Cultural Access Guide and then contact us to dig deeper into accessibility and inclusivity at your organization.
Professional Development
Whether you are a teacher, artist, or other creative professional we offer and can design professional development that meets your needs. You can view recordings of some of our previous sessions on our YouTube page and upcoming professional development opportunities below.
March 9, 2023 | Ohio Arts Council
How to Prepare a Standout ADAP Application
Curious about the Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) grant application process? This workshop is for you! Join Ohio Arts Council and Art Possible Ohio staff as they discuss program eligibility, the panel review process, and support services available to applicants. You’ll also hear from past grant recipients who will share their experiences and offer guidance on writing a standout narrative and preparing a competitive application. Register today—the next ADAP application deadline is May 1, 2023!
This event is for everyone! The webinar is captioned.
March 9, 2023 | Ohio Arts Council
How to apply- Artie
Learn how to navigate the ADAP application in ARTIE in this tutorial.
Have additional questions? The Ohio Arts Council and Art Possible Ohio are here to help!
Chaz O’Neil, Artist Programs & Percent for Art Coordinator, Ohio Arts Council, chaz.oneil@oac.ohio.gov. 614-728-4421
Megan Fitze, Executive Director, Art Possible Ohio, megan@artpossibleohio.org 380-799-MAKE (6253)
June 15, 2022 | Andrew Hall, Board Vice President, Art Possible Ohio and Senior Experience Developer, Ohio History Connection
Creating Accessible Outdoor Events
Is your organization ready to jump back into summer programming with the return of outdoor events, festivals, and programs? Now is the perfect time to pause and consider ways to make your events more accessible to participants with disabilities. Join Art Possible Ohio staff, along with APO board member, Andrew Hall of Ohio History Connection, as we offer some essential tips for creating and planning accessible outdoor opportunities. Hall will also provide prime examples from his years of event-planning at the outdoor Ohio Village in Columbus, Ohio.
April 5, 2022 | Ohio Teaching Artist Roster
Understanding Universal Design for Learning, Ohio Teaching Artist Roster Cohort Call #3
Spoiler alert: You're probably already doing it! In this cohort presentation, Molly Cairney from Art Possible Ohio will break down the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as well as how you can apply UDL in practice. We encourage you to bring one of your own original lesson plans for some in-the-moment practical application!
February 17, 2022 | Ohio Arts Council
Making an ADAP Application is Possible with Art Possible
Curious about the Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) grant application process? This webinar is for you. Join Ohio Arts Council and Art Possible Ohio staff as they cover program eligibility, examples of past support, application deadlines, the panel review process, support services available to applicants, and more.
August 27, 2021 | Ohio Arts Council
Best Practices for Accessible Virtual and Hybrid Programming
In this webinar, Molly and Megan will share successes and failures they’ve experienced in hosting and attending various virtual programs over the past 16 months, such as classroom education, public workshops and panels, professional development trainings, and online webinars. They’ll also discuss best practices for event marketing to ensure inclusivity and accessibility from start to finish.
July 23, 2021 | Greater Columbus Arts Council
Arts Access is an Aesthetic
In this workshop, Art Possible explored intersections of disability and how an arts access-centered approach can be an aesthetic choice for your arts organization and/or event.
April 14, 2020 | Ohio Arts Council
Get to Know Your Ohio Teaching Artist Roster Partner Organizations
Learn more about the Ohio Teaching Artist Roster and Art Possible Ohio's role in it.