Arts Views is a monthly e-newsletter from the Medina County Arts Council to promote our mission to advocate for, support, and nurture the arts in Medina County.

Congratulations….

Help Support our growing arts community

Our Spring Donor Campaign will be coming to an end soon and we need your help! Please join us in our mission of advocating for, supporting, and nurturing the arts in Medina County. Together, we can help to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to the transformative power of the arts.

Event Sponsorships are also available!
By sponsoring an MCAC event, you are not only investing in the arts; you are investing in the heart and soul of our community. Your support helps ensure that everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to the transformative power of the arts.

Together, we can continue to make Medina County a vibrant and inspiring place to live, work, and create.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Juried Photography Show & Contest…

Juried Photography Show (Blind Judging with a People's Choice)

This juried photo exhibit is open to Medina County Photographers of ANY level and age – amateur, hobbyist, professional, etc. All entries must be original material taken by the entrant and must be photography media with as much or little post processing as the photographer desires. Submit your entry HERE

Full details with rules, release and consent to entry can be found on our website https://www.medinacountyartscouncil.org

Art in Nature Pop-up Art Classes…

MCAC is partnering with Medina County Park District again this summer for FREE Art in Nature Pop-up Art Classes!

We invite young artists to join us for FREE Art in Nature Pop-up Art classes in a fun, creative, and natural setting. For details or to register, please use these links below. (Each class has a separate registration form.)

July 17th - Tie Dying Bandanas (Cassie Jirous)

https://www.cognitoforms.com/MedinaCountyArtsCouncil/ArtInNature2024TieDyingBandanas

Aug. 7th - Watercolor Postcards (Mena Merendino)

https://www.cognitoforms.com/MedinaCountyArtsCouncil/ArtInNature2024WatercolorPostcards

Community Window Gallery…

MCAC has collaborated with the Stephenson Family, turning the front windows of the historic Medina Hardware Store into a vibrant Window Art Gallery for the community. This exciting venture aims to celebrate and promote local artistic talent by providing a unique platform for them to showcase their work. July Submission Deadline is July 10th!

Each month, the Window Art Gallery will feature a diverse selection of paintings, photography, sculptures, and other forms of art that align with pre-determined monthly themes. This initiative promises to bring a dynamic artistic flair to the heart of Medina.

Submit entry or learn more HERE

Celebration of the Arts…

Showcasing Artistic Talent…

Have you checked out MCAC’s latest project?

Spotlight on the Arts is a video series aimed at showcasing artistic talent within our community. With each episode, we will strive to foster greater appreciation and support for the work or local artists and arts organizations. This new initiative will serve as a platform to advocate for the vital role of the arts in enriching our community, nurturing creativity, and fostering connections among residents.

Click on the links below and join Mike Kovack as he sits down with the talented artists of Medina County, to discuss projects, events, and performances.

Medina Chorus Spotlight Gary Hayen, Medina Chorus President

Buckeye Community Theater Spotlight Susan Dacek, President and Kimberly States, Artistic Director

ArtPlay Spotlight Chauncey Ritonadaro, founder

We would like to thank The Common Ground and Armstrong Cable/Armstrong Neighborhood Channel for their invaluable support in bringing this series to life!

If you or your arts organization would like to be featured, please email MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com

You’re Invited…

Save the Dates…

• 28th Spirits of the Past will be on September 5,6, and 7th
  (a collaboration with Medina County Historical Society, Medina County Show Biz, & Medina County Arts Council)

• 3rd Annual Chocolate Walk is October 26, 2024

We are seeking Event Sponsors - MCAC cannot do this without the support of the community! Please consider donating today.