The Medina County Arts Council
Our Mission
The Medina County Arts Council’s (MCAC) mission is to “Advocate for, Support, and Nurture the Arts in Medina County.”
OUR VISION
The Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) along with our friends and partners is committed to inspire each generation to experience and participate in the arts through outreach and promotions; to enrich the quality of life and celebrate our artistic heritage; to make art accessible to all people throughout Medina County; to advocate for all forms of artistic expression essential to building vibrant, diverse, and inclusive communities; to encourage education, career opportunities, and entrepreneurship in the arts; and to continue sustaining and growing the organization.
WHAT WE DO
The Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization who provides Grants to Medina County organizations, schools and communities promoting the arts, and our Scholarship Program awards scholarships to a graduating Medina County senior each year. The primary support for these come from contributions entrusted to us through gifts and annual fundraising events.
The recently launched program, Creative Connection Art Kit is an important component of MCAC’s community outreach. The program provides our most vulnerable Medina County residents, including underserved and at-risk youth, adults, and families, with basic art supplies and project ideas. Each kit includes a packet filled with project ideas and the supplies needed to quickly begin creating.
Each year we honor the art accomplishments of Medina County individuals and organizations through the Service to the Arts Awards. The Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) honors those who have enriched Medina County with the arts and celebrates these individuals and organizations in our community for their passion, efforts and commitment to the arts. MCAC recognizes artists and organizations for their dedication and hard work towards making Medina County the thriving arts community it is and continues to be.
Since 1984, we’ve produced and promoted the annual July Arts Week Festival and related activities including arts programs for children, and concerts for adults and families.
Since 1995, MCAC has co-sponsored Spirits of the Past, a dramatic history walk through Medina's past featuring our Historic Square in cooperation with The Medina County Historical Society and the Medina County Show Biz Company.
We publish ArtsViews, a monthly e-newsletter to over 4,000 subscribers and promote a Community Arts Calendar and Artists Directory via our website and on Facebook and Instagram.
OUR HISTORY
Medina County Arts Council, Inc. (MCAC) was formally organized in 1983 through the efforts of the Medina Branch of The American Association of University Women to encourage and support the fine and performing arts in Medina County with financial support from the AAUW Educational Foundation, Westfield Companies, and other local companies and artists. MCAC received non-profit status from the IRS in 1984 and is incorporated in the state of Ohio.
Rapid growth in Medina County has had a major impact on local arts organizations, activities, and artists. The MCAC Board initiated a Strategic Plan developed through consultation from the Ohio Arts Council to “promote and build community excellence through the arts in Medina County.”
The Board of Trustees is composed of local artists, business leaders, and members of the community-at-large to maintain a county-wide arts support and services network. Financial support for MCAC activities is generated from grants, annual donor programs and fundraising drives. Through special memorial contributions in 2002 and 2003, MCAC was able to establish The Medina County Arts Council Endowment Fund under the Medina County Fund of the Akron Community Foundation. Income from this fund continues to grow and will support future capital campaigns and provide sustainability.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Like what we do? The Medina County Arts Council Annual Report is a snapshot of our programs, events, and contributions accomplished.
Past Annual Reports
2024 mcac executive Officers
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Kelly is the Owner/Director of Medina Center for Dance Art. She has been training dancers for almost 40 years. Miss Kelly has a B.A in Dance Management from Baldwin Wallace University and a Masters in Art Administration from Akron University. Kelly and is a member of the Dance Studio Owners Association (Inner Circle), the International Dance Entrepreneurs Association, and the National Dance Education Organization.
She serves the community through involvement with Leadership Medina County and by serving on the board of directors for Main Street Medina and the Medina County Arts Council.
Kelly and her husband Scott, of 32 years, have three adult daughters, and they are all active in dance and theatre arts. “I truly believe it is a privilege to share dance and performing arts education with my community.
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Description text goes hereAbigail is a professional artist and designer from Wadsworth, OH. She attended and graduated The Cleveland Institute of Art in 2015, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, majoring in Industrial Design and minoring in Ceramics.
Having worked as a professional Graphic Designer since 2012, she also has a background in the fine arts as a painter, ceramist and sculptor. In 2016, Abigail began teaching both kids and adults in groups, as well as, one on one during private lessons.
She is currently managing partner for Brush Tips Art Studio as well as the owner of AS CustomWork. Abigail is an active art instructor for Access the Arts, and active in the Downtown Wadsworth Merchants' Guild.
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Jane has been a K-12 language arts teacher for the last 20 years. She has also been a business owner in Medina County and raised 3 children with her husband Steve.
After coordinating several community events in Sharon Township for 9 years, she founded Access the Arts, a non-profit that creates opportunities for people of all ages, races, cultures and economic backgrounds to come together and celebrate the arts through gatherings, concerts and classes, connect musicians, actors, singers, speakers, dancers, and artists to groups that will benefit from the joy of the experience, and inspire troubled youth to identify their passions and find healthy outlets for expression in art, music, and literature.
In addition to being an executive officer for the Medina County Arts Council, Jane is MCAC’s Arts Education Committee chair and also a member of 100+ Women Who Care.
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Kelly Butler started her career in public accounting, auditing non-profit organizations. She retired five years ago as CFO of a local country club. In the past, Kelly has served as Treasurer for the Canton Ballet and as an advisor for Junior Achievement. Kelly and her husband moved to Granger Township over 25 years ago and enjoy the diversity of arts that Medina County has to offer.
Kelly and her husband donate unselfishly to a variety of charities in the community.
In addition to being an executive officer for the Medina County Arts Council, Kelly is also chair of MCAC’s Development Committee .
2024 board of TrusteeS
Arts Education Committee
Provide arts programs/activities to engage the youth of Medina County
Review and award Educator Grant applications for arts related programs/projects in the schools
Review and award Scholarships to graduating Medina County high school seniors who will continue their arts education
Create & maintain Community Partnerships by volunteering at local events/activities
Community Outreach Committee
Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of events such as Service to the Arts and Arts Week
Create & maintain Community Partnerships by volunteering at local events/activities
Review and award Organization Grant applications for arts related programs/projects
Support Artists/Arts Organizations’ Advocacy
Development Committee
Planning, preparation, and execution of fundraising events, annual campaign, and Service to the Arts
Volunteer at fundraising events
Review and award Organization Grant applications for arts related programs/projects
Create & maintain Community Partnerships by volunteering at local events/activities
