Columbus, Ohio is marking October as “ARTober,” a month-long celebration dedicated to the city’s vibrant creative community. The initiative aims to highlight local arts and culture through special promotions and opportunities to support artists.

Read in Somali ↓

Jami Goldstein, chief creative officer for the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC), stated that ARTober’s primary goals are to enhance access to arts and events throughout Columbus and to boost the local economy. The GCAC, in collaboration with local partners, is providing special deals for residents, including discounted rates and free entry to various artistic experiences.

Among the featured events, Thurber House will host a free Halloween special on October 10th. The Wexner Center for the Arts is also offering free exhibitions and screenings throughout the month. Additionally, Ballet Met’s production of “Maryland” is scheduled for October, with special discounts available.

Leaders hope these events will encourage residents to explore new cultural experiences while supporting the artists, organizations, and businesses that contribute significantly to the region’s economic health. Goldstein emphasized the substantial economic impact of the arts sector in Columbus.

According to Goldstein, the nonprofit arts sector alone supports 13,000 jobs annually and generates $885 million in economic activity. When including film, media, music venues, and individual artists, the total economic contribution to Columbus exceeds $2 billion annually, supporting 22,000 jobs.

Source: NBC4 Columbus Local — Original report

Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

Columbus, Ohio Oo Ku Dabaaldegaysa Bisha Fanka iyo Dhaqanka ee ‘ARTober’

Magaalada Columbus, Ohio, ayaa bishan Oktoobar oo dhan ku qabanaysa dabaaldeg loogu magac daray ‘ARTober’, kaas oo lagu muujinayo bulshada hal-abuurka leh ee magaalada. Dabaaldegan bilaha ah waxaa ka mid ah dhiirrigelin gaar ah oo la xiriirta fanka iyo dhaqanka, iyo sidoo kale habab lagu taageerayo fanaaniinta deegaanka.

Jami Goldstein, oo ah sarkaalka sare ee hal-abuurka ee Golaha Fanka ee Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC), ayaa sheegtay in ujeedada ‘ARTober’ ay tahay in la siiyo dadka fursad ay ku gaaraan fanka iyo dhacdooyinka ka dhacaya Columbus oo dhan, iyadoo sidoo kale la kordhinayo saameynta dhaqaale. Waxay intaa ku dartay in ay doonayaan in dadka ay fahmaan sida loogu dabaaldego bisha qaranka ee fanka iyo bani’aadamnimada, taas oo ah Oktoobar.

Inta lagu jiro bishan, GCAC iyo shuraakada kale ee deegaanka ayaa bixin doona heshiisyo gaar ah oo loogu talagalay dadka degan Columbus si ay u sahamiyaan fanka qiimo dhimis ama xitaa bilaash. Tusaale ahaan, Thurber House waxay qaban doontaa xaflad gaar ah oo Halloween ah Oktoobar 10-keeda, taas oo bilaash ah.

Sidoo kale, ururada sida Wexner Center for the Arts waxay bishan oo dhan soo bandhigi doonaan bandhigyo iyo daawashooyin bilaash ah. Waxaa jira sidoo kale waxyaabo waaweyn sida wax soo saarka Ballet Met ee ‘Maryland’ oo soo socda bishan, kaas oo ay bixinayaan qiimo dhimis gaar ah.

Hogaamiyeyaasha ayaa sheegay inay rajeynayaan in dhacdooyinkan ay ku dhiirrigeliyaan dadka inay la kulmaan waxyaabo cusub iyagoo taageeraya fanaaniinta, ururada iyo ganacsiyada gacan ka geysta koboca dhaqaale ee gobolka.

Goldstein waxay carabka ku adkeysay saameynta dhaqaale ee weyn ee waaxda fanka ee Columbus. Waxay tilmaantay in waaxda aan faa’iido doonka ahayn ee Columbus ay taageerto 13,000 oo shaqo sannadkii, ayna abuurto $885 milyan oo dhaqaale ah. Marka la isku daro filimada, warbaahinta, goobaha muusikada iyo fanaaniinta, dhaqaalaha ayaa ka badan $2 bilyan sannadkii, waxaana la abuuraa 22,000 oo shaqo.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus Local