Regional Initiative
The Columbus Area Arts Council (CAAC) is one of 12 Regional Partners charged with implementing a statewide initiative developed by the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC). CAAC is the Region 9 Partner and represents Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jackson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland counties. As a Regional Partner, the Arts Council works closely with the IAC to provide four core services: cultural planning; grantsmaking and management of IAC funds; information and referral; and, technical assistance. Jeff Kuehl of Greensburg is the Regional Coordinator. The Region 9 Advisory Council, comprised of representatives from each of the nine counties, meets on a regular basis to provide input into the regionalization process. Click here to view the latest cultural plan for the region.