Janet's Fund

Janet’s Fund offers opportunities for the incremental education and training of operations support staff in Cincinnati’s performing arts community.

The endowment fund was established by Janet Taylor, a Cincinnati native who spent her lifetime career working in a variety of performing arts management roles. Her last position was as the Vice President and General Manager for the Cincinnati Arts Association. Janet died in October 2006 at the age of 56, leaving a legacy of accomplishments in the performing arts industry.

Fund Objective: The objective of Janet’s Fund is to sponsor incremental education and training for those individuals engaged in operations support roles with performing arts organizations in the Greater Cincinnati Area.

Leading the Crowd: Crowd Manager Training (online)

This self-directed, online Crowd Manager training is focused on safety, service, guest experience, and teamwork to optimize front-of-house knowledge and procedures. Available to operations team members at performing arts organizations, including:
 

  • Front-of-House Managers
  • Safety & Security Managers
  • General Managers

The first block of training will run from July 1 - 24, 2026.

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Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Many bloodborne infections have no cure. Universal precautions and proper bodily fluid cleanup are important to protect ourselves and those around us. This course covers what measures to take prior to, or in case of, exposure to bloodborne pathogens. 

OSHA requires bloodborne pathogens training for every employee you reasonably anticipate will have contact with blood or other potentially infectious sustances. Training is good for one calendar year.

Music Hall - Wilks Studio

Four sessions to choose from: 

Monday, August 17 - 11:00 AM
Monday, August 17  - 2:00 PM
Tuesday, August 18 - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, August 18 - 2:00 PM

Course agenda includes:

  • Defining bloodborne pathogens
  • Preventative and control measures
  • Vaccination options
  • Universal precautions
  • Engineering control
  • Work practice controls
  • Housekeeping practices
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Waste disposal and contaminated laundry practices
  • Exposure incident protocol

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