A POWER BEYOND ONE.

The 2026 CreativeOhio Champion Advocacy Awards will celebrate the power of advocacy in Central Ohio, recognizing the individuals and organizations driving creativity statewide.

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Photo of the Ohio Statehouse, and Columbus Skyline, taken from the Sheraton Columbus in Capitol Square. Photo from brandcolumbus.com.

Thanks to strong advocacy, the FY26–27 budget includes key wins for arts and culture—investments that strengthen communities, boost local economies, and benefit all Ohioans.

The CreativeOhio Advocacy Leadership Institute supports and galvanizes leaders from the arts, culture, and creative sector to power a more inspired Ohio.

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Arts Advocacy Action Center

Keep up-to-date with actions that you can take to help advocate on behalf of Ohio’s creative economy.

Advocacy
Tool Kit

Research, talking points, social media campaigns, and downloadable graphics to strengthen your voice and make stronger advocates.

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Discover why Ohio is the creative capital by exploring the state’s cultural institutions, and creative communities.

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