Art in the Park 2026 is made possible through the generous support of local businesses, organizations, and community partners. Thank you once again to everyone who donated or sponsored this year. Award Sponsors Best of Show George Brown & Assoc. ($1000) First Place Medina Gem ($800) Second Place Brown, Amodio & Chandler ($600) Third Place Main Street Medina ($400) Honorable Mention: # 1 Landscaping ($200) Awards of Distinction ($100) One Lucky Dog Bakery In Honor of the City of Medina In Honor of the Medina County Art Teachers Animal Crackers Pet Care The Hope Collection Waite Funeral Homes Scholarship Donations Acme Fresh Market Foundation ($1000) Brown, Amodio, and Chandler ($400) # 1 Landscaping ($100) Velvet's Framing ($100) One Lucky Dog Bakery ($100) Main Street Medina ($100) Elements Boutique ($50) Gift Cards Donated to the Scholarship Raffle Valleaire Golf Club ($120) Longhorn Steakhouse ($50) Corkscrew Saloon ($50) The Hope Collection ($50) Keller Meats ($25) Elements Boutique ($25) The Center Café ($25) In Kind Donation for Printing Minuteman Press ($100)

The 52nd annual Art in the Park is approaching fast, and we wanted to let you know about some improvements we hope you will appreciate. Every year after Art in the Park, our committee takes measure of how the festival went. We listen to artists and guests; we make suggestions based on our own observations. So while you may think you know everything there is to know about Art in the Park, get ready for some great changes. Bigger and Better When we put out the call for artists, we had no idea that the response would be so good. We had a record number of artists apply for a space this year. We are trying hard to make space for at least 140, which will also be an increase. Get ready for artwork by some extremely talented fine artists. New Locations The Medina County Art League headquarters/gallery and the scholarship raffle tent have traditionally been next to the gazebo. In order to free up a few more spaces for artists, we have located these two tents in the low-walled concrete area on the north side of the square. You can conveniently get information about membership in the MCAL and our programs while also purchasing raffle tickets. (Did you know that most of our artists donate an item to our raffle? Then there are other prizes and gift cards available as well). Our regular DJ Rick will still be in the gazebo with music to enjoy and important announcements. New Tote Bags! We love awarding scholarships to talented high school art students in Medina County. We gave away $10,000 in March, 2026! Now we are selling Art in the Park tote bags to help boost that fund. They are colorful; they are strong and have great pockets; they will hold your purchases at Art in the Park. These bags would make great gifts, too. They will sell for just $20 at the scholarship raffle tent. Hurry – they will go fast! (Please note: MCAL does not take credit or debit cards. Cash and check only.) Art Projects! We want everyone to exercise their artistic muscles. MCAL member Kellie Conetsco has come up with a couple of fun, easy, and FREE projects open to everyone. (The art project tent will also be located near the MCAL headquarters.) New Food Vendors We have a few new food trucks joining us at Art in the Park this summer. One even promises some vegan options. There should be something for everyone to enjoy between these trucks and the many great restaurants in Medina. Another Fox 8 Interview Linda Long and Bobbie Foy will once again be guests on New Day Cleveland on Fox 8. The segment will take place on July 15 during the 11:00 hour. We will see you on July 19 – rain or shine!

May 18, 7:00 PM at the Root Candle Community Room 640 W. Liberty St., Medina, OH 44256 Through layered compositions in watercolor, ink, and oil, Cleveland-based artist Cara Romano explores the fleeting interplay of sunlight and shadow. Rooted in a decades-long practice, her work blends abstraction with delicate detail, creating meditative, time-based images that honor both the cosmic and the everyday. For more info; here's a recent article from CAN journal about her upcoming show opening April 17 at 78th St. Studios. Cara Romano, In Gadi’s Living Room, watercolor and ink on canvas, 24 X 30 inches, 2024. Cara Romano, Morning Meshes, watercolor on canvas, 18 X 24 inches, 2022.

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Art Fair Medina County When: Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 10am -5pm What: Set in Medina's charming Courthouse Square, Artists' exhibits are arranged around the park's gazebo, the central focus of the historic Public Square Area. Spend the day perusing artists' paintings, sculptures, photo's and other works, grab lunch at one of the local eateries. Hopefully, you'll find a favorite piece for that empty wall you've been meaning to fill! Program Where: Courthouse Square in Medina, Ohio Registration 2024 SPONSORED ARTIST AWARDS $1000 Best of Show Geo. M. Brown & Assoc., Inc. $800 Body of Work 1st Place $600 Body of Work 2nd Place $400 Body of Work 3rd Place $200 Body of Work HM $100 Special Award Salon Morche $100 Special Award $100 Special Award Velvet's W Main Framing $100 Special Award $100 Special Award Additional Sponsors Elaine Lamb Matt Celek ART in the PARK ARCHIVES 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019

Workshops We will announce our next workshop soon. To be added to the waitlist, please ontact Barbara Johns with questions at barbarajohns@zoominternet.net (write MCAL workshops on subject line) or call 330-723-2620 (land line, no texts.) January 2026 Workshop with Rick Williams Saturday January 17, 2026, 10:00am–3:30pm A. I. Root Co. Community Room 623 West Liberty St., Medina, OH “Evening Lineup” 11” x 15” Watercolor on 300 lb. rough Arches watercolor paper Negative Painting? In January? Yes! With negative painting, the subject is not painted first but revealed by concentrating on the surrounding negative spaces. This January we will do an imaginary watercolor floral utilizing Negative Painting techniques. Topics covered in this workshop will inclu Workshops