MEDINA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (MCAC) CELEBRATES 40TH BIRTHDAY WITH ARTS WEEK JULY 8TH-16TH AND WITH A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS

Medina County, OH – Medina County Arts Council is celebrating a momentous milestone – 40 years of advocating for, nurturing and supporting the arts in Medina County. Arts Week takes place from July 8th through July 16th with a diverse range of artistic experiences, activities and performances throughout the county.

The highlight of the week-long festivities will be a Celebration of the Arts on Wednesday, July 12 from 5 to 8pm in Medina’s Square. Students from local performing arts groups will be sharing their talents from the Gazebo. Attendees will be invited to participate in a community art mural, painting small canvases that will be combined to create a beautiful work of art and will then be displayed in the community. Various arts organizations will set up tables to share their missions and provide individual art projects. And what is a birthday without cake? There will be cake for all! This is a free event. Be sure to bring your chairs or blankets to be able to relax and enjoy the festivities.

Throughout Arts Week, attendees can enjoy a variety of arts experiences starting with ORMACO’s Jazz Under the Stars on Saturday, July 8th on Medina’s Public Square with a free performance by Erin Nicole Neal and Jazz in the Blue and culminating with the 49th Annual Medina County Art League’s Art in the Park, a fine arts show that draws local artists and those from surrounding states on Sunday, July 16. Arts Week will feature a variety of art activities, workshops, and interactive installations spread across various venues throughout the county. From workshops and demonstrations like an African Drumming Workshop at the Brunswick Library and an interactive workshop with Hearts For Music, an ensemble of special needs children that play on different instruments to create beautiful music, to events like the combined performance of the Medina Community Band and Medina Chorus, the county’s oldest arts organizations, on the evening of Friday, July 14.

The Arts Council is partnering with Medina County Parks District in an “Art in Nature” project to provide a very special art installation near the ponds of three parks: Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park in Granger, Hubbard Valley Park in Seville and Letha House West in Spencer. Three local non-profits – Integrated Community Solutions, Planet Joy Studio, and the Medina County Juvenile Detention Center will have their artists create pond creatures and wildlife out of wood to be installed by the park district. Visitors will enjoy traveling to the parks to enjoy the artwork. There will be free pop-up art classes at 10 am at each of the parks for all to come and enjoy.

On Monday, July 10 at Hubbard Valley Park there will be a Watercolor Postcard Class. On Wednesday, July 12 there will be a paper pinwheel making class at Mugrage Park. On Friday, July 14 there will be a Tie Dying Bandana class at Letha House Park West. All classes are free but you are asked to register in advance at to ensure enough supplies are available. Here are the links to registration forms:

July 10 – Watercolor Postcards at Hubbard Valley Park in Seville https://www.cognitoforms.com/MedinaCountyArtsCouncil/ArtInNatureWatercolorPostcards

July 12 – Paper Pinwheels at Mugrage Park in Medina https://www.cognitoforms.com/MedinaCountyArtsCouncil/ArtInNaturePaperPinWheels

July 14 – Tie Dying Bandanas at Letha Park West in Spencer https://www.cognitoforms.com/MedinaCountyArtsCouncil/ArtInNatureTieDyingBandanas 

The Art in Nature project is not only a wonderful opportunity for kids to experience art, but it is also a great collaboration between the Medina County Arts Council, Planet Joy Studio, the Medina CountyJuvenile Detention Center, Integrated Community Solutions, KNA Designs, Brush Tips Studio, Access the Arts, and the Medina County Park District. Wow, that’s a big partnership!

Arts Week will also include ORMACO's Live at the Library performance by Megan Sullivan at the Wadsworth Library, Mill Street Makers Market, Jungle Storytime & Craft at Medina Library, recital from Lodi Music students, Denim/T-shirt bleaching at Highland Library, “Finding Nemo Jr.” performance by Wadsworth Footlighters, Fingerpainting at Kids Korner in Seville, Medina County ShowBiz’s “Medina’s Got Talent” as well as musical performances at many of the local restaurants, breweries and wineries.

All schedules and details can be found at www.medinacountyartscouncil.org and Facebook and Instagram @medinacountyartscouncil.

Arts Week offers a remarkable opportunity for businesses and organizations to support the arts and engage with the community. Various sponsorship packages are available, providing valuable exposure and recognition for those looking to align their brand with the celebration of artistic excellence.

"We are thrilled to present Arts Week and commemorate our 40th Anniversary with an exceptional event list that celebrates the arts and the creative spirit that flourishes within our county," said Kelly Parks, Arts Council President. "This year's festivities will showcase the incredible talent and diversity of our local artists, inviting everyone to engage, explore, and be inspired by the transformative power of art."

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