CreativeOhio energizes and organizes the state’s arts and creative sector in advocating for public policies and public investment in Ohio’s creative economy at the local, state, and federal levels.
Our members believe creatives and creativity are essential to the backbone of innovation, prosperity, and strong communities across Ohio. Through our Living Advocacy initiatives we demonstrate that public funding for the arts and creative industry is a high-return investment that benefits all Ohioans.
View organizational and individual membership details below.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Visit “What We Do“ to see what CreativeOhio accomplishes thanks to our members.
Individual Memberships
You’re passionate and believe the creative sector is essential for quality of life, innovation and prosperity, and want to contribute to making Ohio the creative capital.
As an individual member of CreativeOhio, you’ll be part of A Power Beyond One, and will receive opportunities for member benefits including advocacy training, legislative alerts and up-to-date information on arts- and culture-related policy issues, exclusive emails from CO, and resources and data to better equip you as an advocate for Ohio’s creative sector.
| CATEGORY | YEARLY DUES |
|---|---|
| Student | $30 |
| Artist / Arts Educator | $45 |
| Individual | $60 |
| Sustainer | $120 |
organizational Memberships
Your organization or business is either a part of Ohio’s vast creative sector, or believes in the impact of the creative sector has on all sectors. You desire ways to collaborate with others, understand the power of the collective voice, and want to advocate for increased governmental investment in the creative industry.
It’s time to become A Power Beyond One.
Member benefits
CO-ORG
- Advocacy on behalf of members to local, state and federal elected officials
- Member-only policy updates and alerts
- A toolkit with talking points, data, and collateral you can use to promote the value your business or organization brings to the statewide economy
- Custom CreativeOhio speaking engagements/presentations and advocacy training to your organization, business, or board
- The opportunity to showcase your organization or business to your local, state and congressional lawmakers
- Work with our legislative counsel to develop public policy initiatives to enhance and strengthen the creative economy
CO-LAB
- Invitations to ConnectingPoint and networking events
- Free admission to CreativeOhio advocacy trainings and webinars
- Discounted admission to CreativeOhio Advocacy Champion Awards
CO-PROMOTION
- News, events, and more advertised to CreativeOhio followers through email and social media (combined over 8,000 followers and growing)
- Organizational listing (link and logo) on CreativeOhio’s website
- Marketing toolkits including digital graphics and reels to showcase the value of Ohio’s creative sector
- Exclusive access to a statewide media list
- Quarterly convenings for your marketing and communications professionals
- A directory of all CreativeOhio members
- The opportunity for your organization to be featured with CreativeOhio in the Ohio Travel and Tourism Co-Op program
OUR ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS
LARGE-SIZE MEMBERS
We’re grateful for every member of CreativeOhio, both organizations and individuals, who support and invest in our advocacy and lobbying work. As one, we are committed to building a strong and vibrant creative sector throughout the state.
MEDIUM-SIZE MEMBERS
PARTNERS
