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Central Ohio
PNC Arts Alive
A multi-million dollar initiative through the PNC Foundation designed to support the visual and performing arts.
PNC Arts Alive programming demonstrates that there is an artistic outlet for everyone, regardless of age, economic background, skill level and taste. Pop-up performances, mobile arts vans and the use of unusual venues are among the many initiatives supported through PNC Arts Alive and we're excited to continue to help invigorate local arts organizations in Columbus and Central Ohio, while bringing new and exciting programs to our communities.
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In Central Ohio, PNC Arts Alive funding has supported a number of highly regarded and award-winning productions and exhibitions. Grantees have received awards for Arts Alive programming in recognition of leadership for artistic excellence, production value and other attributes from the Greater Columbus Arts Council and other leading arts advocacy and funding organizations.
For the thirteenth consecutive year, PNC has contributed to arts groups large and small in the Columbus region. The grants cover a wide range of disciplines, audiences and participatory experiences.
Recent Grant Recipients
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio
The Contemporary Theatre presents The Worries of Wesley, a show aimed at young learners. The show stars Wesley, a child who deals with anxiety. Through Wesley’s story, young people and their families will discover ways to better understand their own emotions and rely on the people around them when they need help. The Worries of Wesley is a heartwarming and uplifting experience that will leave young people and adults alike feeling empowered and ready to tackle life’s challenges with confidence.
Jazz Arts Group
Jazz Art Group will host the Columbus Youth Jazz Girls Project is a month-long music-making program that celebrates female musicians who are dedicated to their music. During each session, girls and female identifying students will develop skills as an ensemble while exploring jazz improvisation and soloing, creating a fun and encouraging space for students to build confidence and courage. Featuring special guest artists and educators, the CYJ Girls Project will focus on musical topics such as jazz improvisation, ensemble techniques, and important females in jazz history. CYJ Girls Project will also explore non-musical topics such as developing confidence, becoming a leader in your school music program and more.
Lincoln Theatre Association
The Lincoln Theatre association present The North Star concert, showcase of gospel music featuring Grammy nominated artist B. Slade and the Gregory Watkins and The Worship & Praise Chorale. The concert serves as an uplifting evening of positivity and hope through music and the arts. As the North Star is a symbol of guidance and hope, so the Lincoln Theatre Association’s North Star Concert offers a beacon of light and life to the community.
Opera Columbus
Opera Columbus presents A Magic Flute experience: The Temple. This thrilling, immersive performance will be an experience both opera-lovers and operacurious will never forget. Mozart’s final opera, The Magic Flute, transports audiences to a fantastical world of dragons, princesses, trials and mysteries. Good and evil battle, and truth and resolution are elusive. The Temple will feature a new, English-language libretto updating the opera’s story and characters to make it inclusive and accessible to contemporary audiences.
Shadowbox
Shadowbox Live will present and updated run of The Dream and Beyond which celebrates the struggles and triumphs of the modern Civil Rights Era through an anthology of stories told through music and dance. In 2024, Shadowbox Live will present their show The Dream which deals with issues of Social Justice. Shadowbox has previously presented this work with much success. This run of The Dream and Beyond will focus on accessibility, increasing access to people of all abilities.