2023 ArtSTART Grant Funded through the Ohio Arts Council

The Tweens and Teens Project supported by the ArtSTART Grant from the Ohio Arts Council allowed ACW to pilot a program consisting of visual art message murals, musical performances, cultural influence through henna body art, and movement and physical activity through basketball to engage the adolescents in positive peer experiences during community events in 2023.  

ArtSTART Activities Featured:

Henna Body Art by Henna Artists: Saigeetha

Community Mural Activity by Mural Artist: April Sunami

Basketball Activities by: Kaleb and Andre Wesson (Renowned local basketball talents)

Live Youth Performances by: Brave Young Voices

Live Music by DJ: Matt Ryan

Envisioning A Cultural Arts

2023 Capacity Building Grant funded by The Ohio Arts Council

The Envisioning a Westerville Cultural Arts Center Project supported by the Capacity Building Grant from the Ohio Arts Council provided funds to help ACW work with a professional business to examine the need for an arts facility for the community and explore the options for a dedicated venue with space for artists, exhibitions, musical and theatrical performances, educational learning and a hub for arts organizations.