According to the Ohio Arts Council website, the Individual Excellence Awards are peer recognition of the artists for the outstanding work that exemplifies their specific discipline and advances the larger artistic community. These awards help to support the artists’ growth and recognize their work in Ohio and beyond.
Seventy-five artists in total received an Individual Excellence Award. Applications are peer reviewed and selected based on the exceptional merit of the artist’s body of work. The Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award gives artists the resources to explore their art forms, develop skills, and advance their careers.
Images: (top, left to right) Painting on paper by Shawn Powell; Peter Christian Johnson, "Untitled," porcelain and poplar, 2020; "Vision" print by Taryn McMahon; (image within text) "Tidal" fabric sculpture by Andrea Myers.