Logos, Branding, & Storytelling

March 24, 2023 | Agency Here, you can download our logos and branding guidelines. If you’re a grantee, you’ll also find additional details about your responsibilities related to acknowledging the OAC in your promotional and educational materials. We are proud of the work of OAC grantees, so we encourage you to inform the media, your legislators, and your community about the impact of your investment from the Ohio Arts Council! We also want to hear from you! You can request a new program/playbill ad, submit a story idea, or send us a photo to use in our publications. Show Your OAC Grant Support As part of your grant contract with the state, you are required to credit the OAC as a funder in your promotional and educational materials (both online and in print) and—if applicable—provide written and verbal credit. The requirements differ depending on the type of grant you receive, so make sure to check your grant agreement. Use of the OAC Logo and Branding Guidelines Failure to use the Ohio Arts Council logo as specified in the grant agreement may result in the rescission of your grant. When using the Ohio Arts Council logo in print and electronic materials, please ensure it is legible and proportionate to other logos. If you need a stacked version of the logo to meet these requirements, contact [email protected]. When using the OAC logo on websites, make sure to provide a link to oac.ohio.gov. For print publications, use the EPS or JPEG file formats. For digital publications, use the PNG file format. Download OAC Logos Download OAC Brand Guidelines Information for Organizational Grantees: Event Program Ads All organizations that receive public funding from the Ohio Arts Council are required to show their support in promotional materials. Event Program Requirements Sustainability-Large Organizations The largest 40 organizations that receive Sustainability funding are considered "Sustainability-Large" grantees and must provide one full-page of advertising space to the OAC in all season programs. The OAC will provide camera-ready art. Sustainability-Mid-sized and Sustainability-Small Organizations Sustainability grantees who fall outside the largest 40 organizations are considered "Sustainability-Mid-Sized" or “Sustainability Small” grantees. While not required to place an OAC ad, many Sustainability-Mid-Sized or Sustainability-Small organizations request a camera-ready ad from the OAC to use in their programs to show their support. Request Event Program Ads & See Examples When requesting an ad, please allow for at least two weeks for delivery. Request an OAC Event Program Ad Information for Individual Grantees: Grant Support Acknowledgement All individuals that receive public funding from the Ohio Arts Council are required to show their support in promotional materials. Individual Excellence Award, Traditional Arts Apprenticeship, and Artists with Disabilities Access Program recipients should credit the Ohio Arts Council in the following format: This artist was awarded the Ohio Arts Council's [INSERT TITLE OF OAC AWARD] for [INSERT FISCAL YEAR]. Media Release & Social Media Post Support Acknowledgment Publicize your support in a media release by adapting the following text: [INSERT ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME] is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. Publicize your support on social media by adapting the following text: [INSERT ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME] is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. Make sure to tag us @ohioartscouncil and use #ArtsOhio so we can interact with the post! Help Us Tell Your Story We want to feature you! Through the news section of our website, the monthly ArtsOhio e-newsletter, and OAC social media accounts, we regularly feature arts stories from across Ohio. Our program ads also include opportunities to spotlight the outstanding work of Ohio’s arts and culture sector. Submit a Story Idea Every week, we highlight the work of Ohio arts organizations, arts educators, and artists through our #FeaturedFriday series on social media. We also regularly publish longer, more in-depth feature stories and interviews. Do you have a story you think Ohio needs to hear about? We want to hear from you! Share Your Story Idea Submit Photos If you have a great photo from a performance, workshop, arts education experience, or other work related to your organization or your activities as an artist, we'd love to consider it for use on our social media and website, or in our program book ads. Please indicate on the form if you would like the image to be considered for use in our event program ad for your organization. Share Your Images Share Your Expertise with Fellow Arts Professionals The Ohio Arts Council’s free monthly webinar series provides professional development opportunities to help constituents do their work more efficiently and effectively. Have an idea for a webinar? Interested in sharing your expertise with Ohio’s vibrant arts and cultural sector? Learn more and submit your proposal! Share Your Events on ArtsinOhio.com ArtsinOhio.com is a free, statewide resource for listing and finding arts, festivals, and cultural events throughout the state. Presented with our partners, register for free with Ohio EventFinder to list your events, and visit artsinohio.com to learn about arts and cultural happenings across Ohio. The website also features a statewide public art database and the ability to add new public art listings. Launch Ohio.gov Logos, Branding, & Storytelling. This link will open in a new window Share this odx-more-information For questions about OAC B