Arts Views is a monthly e-newsletter for Medina County Arts Council patrons & Medina County residents to promote & build community excellence through the arts.

Happy New Year from your friends at MCAC! We invite you to start 2020 off on the right note by enjoying a variety of fun art and music-related events this January in Medina County. There’s something for everyone, and, don’t forget the deadline for MCAC 2020 grant awards is fast approaching – be sure to apply by Feb. 29.   

It’s Going to Be a Great One!

With a new decade comes a new vision for the Arts Council, “to advocate for, support, and nurture the Arts in Medina County."

For over 30 years, MCAC has provided resources to help the Arts in Medina County to grow and thrive. As our communities expand, we will work to find new ways to do more to advocate for, support, and nurture the Arts.

If you were a member in 2019, we thank you for your investment in the Arts and hope you will join us again for the upcoming 2020 season. If you have friends and family that may want to support the Arts in Medina County, we encourage you share this email with them to help us make a difference.

As a member, you will receive “Arts Views,” our monthly newsletter with website links featuring the people and places that create arts events and activities throughout the county. You will also be the first to know about MCAC special fundraising events, grant and scholarship opportunities, and promotional activities, as well as the satisfaction in knowing that you have directly influenced and extended creativity in your community!

What We’ve Accomplished in 2019

•  Appropriated $3,000 in grants to four local organizations for programming: Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Organization (ORMACO), the Medina Chorus, Wadsworth Community Radio and the Wadsworth Community Band.

•  Awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Matthew Dietrich, Brunswick High School senior who excelled in the arts and is pursuing a degree in Music Education.

•  Honored local artist Cindy Allman with a Service to the Arts Award at the Summer Soiree for her creative talents and years of hard work to support MCAC.

•  Honored the City of Medina Bicentennial Committee with the Service to the Arts Award for their contributions to that community.

•  Produced and promoted the annual Arts Week Festival in July, sponsoring summer art classes for children.

•  Contributed funds to the Medina County Juvenile Detention Center's art therapy program for resident youths.

•  Partnered with the Medina County Historical Society and Medina Co. ShowBiz to produce the annual Walk with the Spirits of the Past.

2020 MCAC Grant Program Underway

The Medina County Arts Council invites local organizations with an arts-centered focus or project to apply for grant funding to be awarded in 2020.

New this year, MCAC has expanded eligibility requirements to include schools, churches, and recovery organizations. Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) or not-for-profit organization located in Medina County with an arts focus.

Grant submissions must include the purpose for which the grant is requested, the annual budget or the cost of the art-related project, and list other participants in the project(s) and their contributions, if applicable. The deadline is Feb. 29, 2020.

Art 1.11 Event
Medina High School, Main Cafeteria
Sat., Jan. 11, 2020, 3-5 pm
Suggested donation: $1.11

Watch students and staff put their artistic skills to the test during this annual event, where each participant creates a 24” x 30” liquid acrylic painting on canvas in just 111 minutes. Completed works are auctioned off and funds raised support scholarships for high school seniors pursuing the arts. Paintings from 2019 will be on display at this year’s event and are also available for sale online through Jan. 13. Event Details.

Medina Show Biz Company - Audition Opportunity: The Music Man
Sat., Jan. 11 from 4-8 pm
Sun., Jan. 12 from 5-8 pm
Callbacks, if needed, on Jan. 13 at 7 pm

Meredith Willson’s beloved musical centers on Harold Hill, a traveling con man who arrives in River City and convinces the locals to start a band by purchasing uniforms and instruments from him. For requirements and to sign-up, click here.

ORMACO - Bob Sammon: Folk Songs & Stories
Wadsworth Public Library – Sun., Jan. 12, at 2 pm

Inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan and beyond, North Olmsted-based folk musician and guitarist Bob Sammon performs original songs that explore the adventure, joy, frustration and fun of creating music and sharing it with others. Concert is free but register here to ensure seating.

Medina County District Library - Writers Series: Miranda Liasson
Sat., Jan. 18, 10-11 am at Medina Library

Curious about what it takes to become a published author? Join Miranda Liasson, award winning writer of humorous contemporary romance, for the inside scoop and get your questions answered! This event will have a Q&A format on everything from finding an agent to writing on deadline to creating a social media presence.
Register here.

Medina Community Band - Winter Concert
Sun., Jan. 26, 2 pm
Medina High School Middle Stage Auditorium, 777 East Union Street, Medina

Program includes Suite in E-flat Major; Op 28, No 1 (Gustav Holst); Carnival of the Animals (Camille Saint-Saëns/Yo Goto); Themes from Green Bushes (Percy Grainger/Larry Daehn); Country Gardens (Percy Grainger); Rhapsody for Flute and Wind Symphony (Stephen Bulla); Buick (John Hazel); It Ain’t Necessarily So (Gershwin) and other selections. Click here for details.

Medina Chorus - Spring Program Singers Wanted!
Medina United Methodist Church
4747 Foote Rd., Medina

The Medina Chorus is looking forward to a new season starting on Monday, Feb. 3 under the direction of Jordan Saul. All singers are welcome to join the Chorus for the Spring program, particularly Tenor and Bass voices! Weekly rehearsals begin Monday Feb. 3 at 6:30 pm. Visit www.medinachorus.com.

ORMACO - Val Jones: Songs of Love
Wadsworth Public Library – Sun., Feb. 9, at 2 pm

In this Valentine’s Day program, Medina-based singer Val Jones, accompanied by a keyboardist, will tell his own inspirational story about following his dreams while performing with several musical selections. Concert is free but register here to ensure seating.

ORMACO - Playhouse Square Party Bus: Anastasia the Musical
Sun., Feb. 23, 11:30 am – 5 pm
Tickets: $75-$105

Hop on the bus at Buehler’s River Styx in Medina at 11:30 am and enjoy a catered box lunch, flowing wine, homemade cookies, chocolates, a trivia quiz and more while you are transported to and from Playhouse Square for the show. Book online or by calling 330-722-25411. Seating is limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Scholarship Opportunity: High School Senior Solo Competition

Attention all high school seniors! Medina Community Band’s senior solo competition is open to any high school senior instrumentalist attending one of Medina County’s public, private high schools or home school. A cash scholarship prize of $500 will be awarded to the winner. Applicants must be enrolled as members of their school’s performing ensemble when applying and must continue their participation during the 2019-2020 academic year. Homeschoolers must be sponsored by their private teacher. Applications are due by Fri., Jan. 31. Learn more and submit an application.

Arts & Crafts at the Medina County District Library

Adult Wine & Canvas Night
Medina - Fri., Jan. 17, 4-5:30 pm
Bring your own wine and snacks. Go home with an original painting. Supply fee
$15. Cash or check made payable to Artists Uncorkd. Registration information.

Canvas and Cookies
Brunswick – Mon., Jan. 20, 6:30-7:30 pm

Paint, eat, repeat. Grades 3-5. Registration information.

Doodlebugs Art
Brunswick - Fri., Jan. 24, 10:30-11 am

Learn about squares, triangles and create a snowy scene. Ages 2-5 with an adult. Registration information.

Painting Party
Medina - Fri., Jan. 24, 6-7:30 pm

Bring your own refreshments (no alcohol). Go home with an original painting. Supply fee $15. Cash or check made payable to Artists Uncorkd. Registration information.

Card Making (for teens & adults)
Seville - Wed., Jan. 29, 5:30-7:30 pm

Create 10 cards. $10 supply fee due to presenter at event. Please bring adhesive. Registration information.

Arts & Crafts at Wadsworth Library

Three Dimensional Snowmen - Art in the Afternoon
Mon., Jan 13, 4-5 pm

Make two different kinds of snowmen. Ages 5-10. Event details.

Marc Chagall - Art for Homeschool Families
Wed., Jan. 22, from 2-3 pm

Learn about the Russian-French early modernist artist, Marc Chagall, who created works in many artistic formats, including stained glass. Students will make stained glass projects using tissue paper. All ages. Event details.

 

Click here to see a full list of Medina County Community Arts Events. If you want to add your upcoming events to our website, submit your request here.