Historical Investment in Warren County Arts

The Warren County Foundation is proud to partner with the Cunningham Institute for Growth and ArtsWave in a historic achievement for the Warren County arts community and local business leaders.

Together, this partnership raised $21,000 from Warren County CEOs and businesses in 2024, and with a matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, a total of $25,790 has been awarded to local arts organizations—a first-of-its-kind investment that keeps 100% of the funds right here in our community.

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2025 Warren County Grant Recipients:

Royal Theatre Company -- Royal Education series | $2,790
Springboro Wind Symphony -- Summer Youth Camp & Fall Clinics | $8,000
Warren County Arts Council -- Artscape Lebanon Pottery Studio | $10,000
Warren County Historical Society -- Lebanon Festival of the Arts | $5,000

ArtsWaves Ray Gargano reflects on the significance of this collaboration:

"ArtsWave is excited to deepen our partnership with Warren County’s vibrant arts and cultural organizations. From ArtsScape Lebanon to the Harmon Museum to the Warren County Foundation, these groups play a vital role in enhancing the region’s quality of life through the arts. By strengthening these connections, we’re not only supporting the creative community but also making it easier for residents to direct their contributions towards organizations and events that shape the cultural landscape of Warren County.”

~ Ray Gargano, VP of Community Investments, ArtsWave

"For the first time, funds raised by ArtsWave are staying 100% in Warren County. Business leaders understand the positive impact and value of having a vibrant art community on Warren County business's ability to retain good employees."

~ Dan Cunningham

"With the generous funds awarded by Artswave, in collaboration with the Warren County Foundation, ArtScape Lebanon is excited to expand on class offerings to the Community including new pottery classes in downtown Lebanon. Additionally, through this grant, we look forward to strengthening our relationships with community organizations with new classes and summer camp programs."

-Mandi Arias and Carrie Wooten, Artscape Lebanon Board Members

As a result of this initiative, The Arts Network of Warren County has been created to increase the awareness of arts opportunities throughout our community

Save The Date: Warren County Foundation Community Service Awards banquet and program.

Thursday, June 5th, 2025 -- 6:00 pm -- Manor House, Mason

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