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If this is your first encounter with the Arts Council wed like to tell you how we got started whats gotten us here and where were headed next. OUR STORY IS REALLY YOUR STORY In late 2016 a group of people came together some experienced professionals some accomplished artists some grass roots organizers and some just everyday citizens but all of whom were interested in the Arts and and worked to create a formal Arts advocacy presence in our community. We didnt know it at the time but Gahanna was one of the last cities in central Ohio to establish a formal Arts presence. Some surrounding communities even had two.