MCAC EVENTS
What and How WE DO IT
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 with events such as Spirits of the Past
· Reward and celebrate local artists and arts organizations with Service to the Arts Awards
Nurture the Youth
· Provide scholarships to graduating seniors to further their arts education
· Provide grants to families with financial hardship to attend classes
· Fund arts to educators for arts related projects in schools & child development centers
· Provide educational arts activities for children
From Sponsorships and Fundraising Events to Annual Campaign, MCAC is able to advocate for, support, and nurture the arts in Medina County.
SERVICE TO THE ARTS AWARD
MCAC’s Annual Meeting and Service to the Arts Awards in February to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have shown a commitment to enriching Medina County through the arts. Learn more about the 2023 recipients and the Service to the Arts awards here.
Local artists, arts entrepreneurs, arts organizations, and arts educators in Medina County meet once a quarter with a specific topic of discussion.
The Medina County Arts Council host the annual Arts Week every year in July. The event showcases arts performances and activities from across Medina County.
A guided walk around Medina's Historic Square shares stories about the lives of Medina's pioneers with dramatic reenactments performed by community actors. For more than two decades, Medina's "Spirits of the Past" has been cooperatively staged by the Medina County Show Biz Company, the Medina County Historical Society, and MCAC.
Arts Education Committee - provide arts programs/activities to engage the youth of Medina County
Community Outreach Committee- provide organizations opportunities to make art accessible, volunteer at community activities
Development Committee - review applications for grant funding or help out at fundraising events
Arts Week – perform, demonstrate, or offer an activity during the event, or help out with events/activities planning, preparation, and execution