Arts Live

Arts Alive

Central Ohio

PNC Arts Alive

A multi-million dollar initiative through the PNC Foundation designed to support the visual and performing arts.

PNC Arts Alive programming demonstrates that there is an artistic outlet for everyone, regardless of age, economic background, skill level and taste. Pop-up performances, mobile arts vans and the use of unusual venues are among the many initiatives supported through PNC Arts Alive and we're excited to continue to help invigorate local arts organizations in Columbus and Central Ohio, while bringing new and exciting programs to our communities.

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In Central Ohio, PNC Arts Alive funding has supported a number of highly regarded and award-winning productions and exhibitions. Grantees have received awards for Arts Alive programming in recognition of leadership for artistic excellence, production value and other attributes from the Greater Columbus Arts Council and other leading arts advocacy and funding organizations.

For the fourteenth consecutive year, PNC has contributed to arts groups large and small in the Columbus region. The grants cover a wide range of disciplines, audiences and participatory experiences.

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General questions may be directed by email to:


Client & Community Relations Director

Media relations inquiries:

(614) 463-6647


Thanks to Our Community Associates

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Ohio Arts Council


PNC Arts Alive
Keeping the Arts Thriving

Summary of Our Efforts

Recent Grant Recipients

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts

The combined forces of four of Columbus’ leading arts organizations; BalletMet, CAPA, the Columbus Symphony, and Opera Columbus, bring a new production of West Side Story to the Ohio Theatre. Experience the greatest score ever written, dynamic dance numbers that soar through the open air, and a love story for the ages. Embark on a journey through the gritty streets of 1950s New York City, where rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, clash in a fierce battle for dominance and survival. The score is punctuated with hits: “America,” “Tonight,” “Maria,” “I Feel Pretty,” and the enduring “Somewhere.” All performances will be performed with Spanish and English captions.

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts

Columbus Museum of Art

The Columbus Museum will present a multi-day celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Family Day and Community Day will provide the opportunity for visitors of all ages to learn about the rich history of Día de los Muertos with activities by artists including live painting, Tarot reading, a bi-lingual story time, art-activities, vendors, dancing and live music. The CMA will also host a month-long community Ofrenda, an altar built to honor loved ones. Visitors are welcome to add a memento, photo, or word to remember and celebrate someone special from their lives. 

Columbus Museum of Art

Dublin Arts Council

Accessible Expressions Ohio is an adjudicated, statewide exhibition and tour of visual art by artists of all ages with disabilities. Curated by Art Possible​, a statewide service organization that works with artists with disabilities. Accompanying the exhibition will be a series of interactive workshops led by artist with disabilities that will allow participants of all abilities to experience different methods of art making.

Dublin Arts Council

Short North Alliance

In celebration of 40 years of Short North Gallery Hop, Gallery Hop will turn Open Streets with a new, communal seasonal series called ‘Hops on High’. Discover all that the Short North Arts District has to offer as portions of High Street are closed to traffic and made to be enjoyed as the largest pedestrian-only experience in Central Ohio. Each Hops on High event will continue to feature all that is special about the legendary monthly tradition that is the Short North Gallery Hop and will focus on the multidimensional experiences that make the Short North Arts District a centralized creative hub with something for everyone in Columbus.

Short North Alliance

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