Advocating for, Supporting, and Nurturing the Arts in Medina County.

LATEST NEWS & Upcoming Events

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!

Learn more HERE

2024 MCAC Scholarships

MCAC will award a total of $4,000 to Medina County graduating seniors in the year 2024.

Five recipients receive a one-time scholarship - three in the amount of $1,000 and two in the amount of $500

2024 Organization Grants

MCAC i awarding $5,000 in grants to Medina County arts-focused non-profit with 501(c)(3) status or a not-for-profit educational, religious, or recovery institution with a specific arts related project.

MCAC’s 2023 Annual Report has been released!
Please take a moment to read about our organization, the programs, events , and all of the accomplishments that took place in 2023 thanks to the generous contributions made to MCAC.

2023 Annual Report

 

WHO ARE WE

The Medina County Arts Council (MCAC), is a 501(c)3 non-profit formally organized in 1983. MCAC is committed to inspire each generation to experience and participate in the arts; 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.

ARTS EDUCATION

Research shows that arts education has been proven to be beneficial for children; not just in academic success, but in behavior and attendance. MCAC is committed to funding quality arts education programs that will provide students with the opportunity to create a work of art in visual, literary, and/or performing arts, share their work through informal presentations or performances, and reflect to their own work.

GRANTS

MCAC awards grants annually to county organizations with an arts-centered focus or arts related projects. These grants will allow organizations to provide opportunities to learn and experience artistic expression and make art accessible to all in Medina County.

SCHOLARSHIPS

By nurturing the youth, MCAC awards scholarships to graduating seniors living in Medina County who has been actively involved in the arts in high school (this includes, but is not limited to music, visual art, theater, dance, and writing) to be used for continuing education in a technical school, a 2-year or 4-year institution, or training/certification for employment in an arts-related career.


 2023 Contributing Sponsors


The Medina County Arts Council’s mission is to advocate for, support, and nurture the arts in Medina County.
By contributing to the arts, our supporters enrich our community by allowing us to grow programs, opportunities, and connections.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION HELPS TO:

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 Artists
·     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