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To Recognize and Celebrate the 10th Annual Leventhal Artist Program
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WHEREAS, the Leventhal Artist Program stimulates artist expression on the campus of The Ohio State University and the city of Columbus through featuring excellent Jewish artists in an array of artistic fields, including theatre, documentary film making, playwriting, and poetry; and
WHEREAS, the Leventhal Artist Program was started in 2006 by Aaron and Beth Leventhal as a way to give back to the Ohio State University by inviting outstanding artists to campus for the community to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, the Leventhal Artist Program started with a focus on artistic excellence in theatre and has grown immensely throughout the years, transitioning to a recent focus on documentary filmmaking; and
WHEREAS, the Leventhal Artist Program is partnered with Columbus Jewish Foundation, Hillel at OSU, OSU Film Studies, OSU department of Art, OSU Department of Germanic Languages and Literature, and the Wexner Center for the Arts; and
WHEREAS, the Leventhal Artist Program showcases award winning and world-renowned artists at the Ohio State University, and has had a major influence on the City of Columbus art scene; and
WHEREAS, upon this 10th annual Leventhal Artist Program, the City of Columbus commends the Leventhal Program for their continued success and lasting impact and contributions made to our community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the 10th Annual Leventhal Artist Program on this day, Thursday, November 16, 2017.