Contests, Grants, and Residencies OAC Individual Excellence Awards August 3, 2015 Share on Twitter (opens in a new tab) on Facebook (opens in a new tab) on Linkedin (opens in a new tab) via email The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) is currently accepting applications for the Individual Excellence Awards. The program provides grants to Ohio artists for the exceptional merit of a completed body of work. This year, applications will be accepted in the following disciplines: choreography, criticism, fiction/non-fiction, music composition, playwriting/screenplays, and poetry. Applicants must be Ohio residents for one year prior to the September 1 deadline. Applications should include an artist statement as well as supporting materials. The grant awards are $5,000 each. Deadline: September 1, 2015 For more information, please visit the website.