By Jackie Demaline
Enquirer staff writer

Forty-eight organizations and individuals will share $1,375,110 in grants in Ohio Arts Council's first round of grants for 2005.

Largest awards were for operating support to Cincinnati's major arts institutions: Cincinnati Art Museum, $159,919; Cincinnati Ballet, $83,643; Cincinnati Opera, $89,763; Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, $130,948; Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, $439,090; Contemporary Arts Center, $42,626; May Festival, $37,459; and Taft Museum of Art, $42,784.