Artist applications open for 52nd Art in the Park

Medina County Art League invites fine artists to apply for July 19 juried festival on Medina Public Square

Published January 6, 2026 - 5:00 a.m.

Applications are now open for the Medina County Art League’s 52nd annual Art in the Park, set for July 19 on Medina’s Public Square.

The Medina County Art League is accepting applications for the 52nd annual Art in the Park, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, on the Public Square in Medina.

Art in the Park is a fine arts festival that draws thousands of art lovers to Medina each year. Painters, sculptors, photographers, woodworkers, fine jewelry makers and other fine arts creators may apply by visiting ojs.biz/artinthepark26.

The juried show has space for approximately 130 artists, and several cash awards will be presented to outstanding artists at the event. For more information, email medinacountyartleague@gmail.com.

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