Ways to Help

 

Personal Giving

The support of our friends and community members help fulfill our mission of Advocating for, Supporting, and Nurturing the Arts in Medina County.. Join us today by making a personal one-time, recurring or multi-year gift.

The Medina County Arts Council provides a way for you as an individual to make a contribution to the overall artistic life that affects all residents in our communities. Your name will be included on our website unless you prefer to remain anonymous.

Ask your company if they offer a matching gift program to double the impact of your support.

If you have questions about giving, please contact Kelly Butler, MCAC Treasurer at MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com

Ways your donation will help:

Advocate for Artists and Arts Organizations
·     Provide grants to organizations for arts related projects
·     Promote local arts activities and events
·     Position the arts as a valuable community asset

Support the Arts in Medina County
·     Annual Arts Week celebration
·     Community partnerships
·     Reward and celebrate local artists and arts organizations with Service to the Arts Awards

Nurture the Youth
·     Provide scholarships to graduating seniors for higher education
·     Provide tools for educators to support arts in schools
·     Provide educational arts activities for children

The Medina County Arts Council, Inc., is fully recognized by the IRS as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution should be tax deductible as allowed by law.

Corporate Sponsorships

Partnering with MCAC as a corporate sponsor impacts the artistic community of today and tomorrow. We’re seeking event business/corporate sponsors from across the county to help us continue providing scholarships, grants for organizations, and resources for school programs and local artists.

There are a few different sponsorship levels available, all with various benefits.

Examples of what is included with Sponsorships …

  • Your logo on promotional materials

  • Your logo on the MCAC website with link to your site

  • Your logo and link in the MCAC monthly email newsletter

  • Recognition on MCAC Facebook and Instagram pages

  • Recognition in Service to the Arts event program

  • Additional benefits depending on level of sponsorship

Learn more here:

If you have questions about corporate sponsorships, please contact Kelly Butler, MCAC Treasurer at MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com


Nancy Sprowls Memorial Fund

The family has set up the Nancy Sprowls Memorial Fund of the Medina County Arts Council to provide grant funds for arts education projects in the county.

To help honor the life of one of our founding members and former director, Nancy Sprowls, her family has set up the Nancy Sprowls Memorial Fund of the Medina County Arts Council to provide grant funds for arts education projects in the county.

If you have questions about giving to the Nancy Sprowl Memorial Fund, please contact Kelly Butler, MCAC Treasurer at MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com

MCAC Endowment Fund

What the Medina County Arts Council is able to do for the community depends almost completely on the contributions entrusted to us through fundraisers and gifts. We do a lot, but we could do more with your help. If you wish to donate above and beyond the sponsorship or donation levels, please consider giving to the Medina County Arts Council Endowment Fund through the Akron Community Foundation (ACF.) The ACF manages funds for many non-profit organizations securely and efficiently.

Donate to the Medina County Arts Council Endowment Fund through ACF here

Planned Giving

By including Medina County Arts Council in your estate plan, you will make a lasting impact on the future of the artistic community. Thank you for ensuring that deserving artists from across the county have access to life-changing resources and experiences.

If you have questions about planned giving, please contact Kelly Butler, MCAC Treasurer at MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com


Volunteer

MCAC is currently seeking applicants for the Board of Trustees and committee members.

Everything the Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) does is done by volunteers. Many tasks don't require any special talent or knowledge, just a little time and willingness to help.  Our volunteers are all busy people, fitting even small jobs into very busy work-family-community schedules. Every little bit helps and is very much appreciated. 

You can sign up here to volunteer for a specific event or program.

If you are interested in learning more, pease email us at MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com for additional details.

  • fund scholarships and grants promoting the arts in Medina County

  • fund special arts projects and activities

  • insure the growth of the fine and performing arts as the county grows


The Medina County Band performs at Severance Hall.

The Medina County Band performs at Severance Hall.

Our Supporters

    • Foster’s Tavern of Hinckley

    • Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau

    • Medina County Show Biz Co

    • Julie Keener

    • Mark & Kelly Butler

    • Murray VanEpp

    • Ann Cole & Bob Smith

    • Gary & Mary Baker

    • William & Sue Van Epp

    • Medina Centre For Dance Art

    • Sarah Ingraham

    • Clampco - Linda Venner

    • Herb & Mary Marquis

    • Dinah Wright

    • Medina County District Library

    • Doug & Missy Williams

    • Edmund & Dinah Wright

    • Michael Sprowls

    • Elaine & Bill Lamb

    • Elizabeth Sprowls

    • Christalyn Kaple

    • Marcus L. Neiman

    • Victoria Druley

    • Arnold & Cheri Ingraham

    • Barbara Foy

    • Bice Pauline Bittner

    • Georgia Loutzenhiser

    • Judith Parish

    • Patricia Cox

    • Paullette Grubb

    • Pete & Syd Benson

    • Roger & Smalley

    • Shelley Malkin

    • Susanne Apple

    • Victoria Eberhart

    • Jane Back

    • Deborah Skidmore

    • Keith Holliday

    • Todd Power

    • Jennifer Brenner

    • David & Eleanor Smith

    • David Vasquez

    • Doris & Richard Christy

    • Howard Hall

    • Katie Power

    • Kelly Jadach

    • Lucy Sondles

    • Medina County Show Biz Co

    • Theresa Laffey & Walt Berry

    • William Eligott

    • Carol Thombs

    • Ruth Rodgers

    • Helen Graf

    • Rachael Hall

    • Allayne Reese

    • Barbara Ortiz

    • Brian & Carole Feron

    • Chet & Jan Simmons

    • Cynthia White

    • Dan & Amy Hostetler

    • John Bingle

    • Lynne Herrke

    • Marie Longacre

    • Suzanne Hawley

    • William Oberli

    • William Thombs

    • Abigail Sweigert

    • Alex Hitch

    • Joan Samkow

    • Julie Gililand

    • Kathleen Dickason

    • Lynda Nussman

    • Sarah Zona

    • Marsha Pappalardo

    • Kelly Horvath

    • Patricia Hofstetter

    • Thomas Sprowls

  • In Memory of Jill Morton

    • Linda Loveless

    • Judith Parish

    • Theresa Laffery

2023 Event Sponsors and Community Partners



Spotlight on the Arts

Your donation to MCAC allows us to put a “Spotlight on the Arts” showcasing the talents, events, and initiatives that make our community thrive.

Through "Spotlight on the Arts,” we aspire to foster connections, celebrate creativity, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the arts in Medina County.

Whether you're an artist, part of an arts organization, or simply a lover of the arts, this series provides a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the artistic achievements within our area.

Let's spotlight the arts in Medina County and celebrate the boundless creativity that enriches our lives.

SPONSOR Spotlight on the Arts

WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ART STUDENTS, PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS CAN THRIVE!