"The arts aren't one-size-fits-all, and that's exactly what Art 4 Everyone is all about. Whether you're painting your first watercolor, trying clay for the first time, making music, or discovering a new creative passion, we want everyone to have a place to create."
Sara Wilson, Executive Director
2026 Line Up
Battle of the Bands
Kid Exploration Days
Kid Exploration Days
PAC hosted two Battle of the Bands competitions in 2026—one in February and another in May during Mainstreet Piqua's Taste of the Arts.
🥁 Drum roll, please...
February Winner: The Barnharts
May Winner: The Wheeley Brothers
Congratulations to both bands! Catch them live at Rock Piqua on September 19, 2026.
Think your band has what it takes? 2027 Battle of the Bands dates will be announced by the end of the year!
Kid Exploration Days
Kid Exploration Days
Kid Exploration Days
Art 4 Everyone: Exploration Days welcomed more than 50 young artists on June 16 & 17 for two days of painting, clay, drawing, music, and hands-on creativity.
Thanks to the generous support of The Yannucci Family Fund, Elliott Land & Hardscaping, Edward Jones, and Crooked Handle Brewing Co., the program was completely free for every child.
We're excited to grow Art 4 Everyone: Exploration Days into a long-standing Piqua Arts Council tradition!
Community Paint Day
Kid Exploration Days
Halloween Creative Writing Competition
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🎨 Be part of our very first Community Paint Day on July 19th
Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush or you're an experienced artist, everyone is welcome!
Our goal is simple: make the arts accessible, encourage creativity, and allow our community to create something special together in a fun and welcoming environment. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Halloween Creative Writing Competition
Halloween Creative Writing Competition
Halloween Creative Writing Competition
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Calling all young storytellers! Whether your story is spooky, mysterious, or full of friendly ghosts, we want to read it!
- Students 5–18 years old
- Kindergarten through 12th grade
Story Guidelines
- 👻 Spooky or ghost-themed
- 📖 300–750 words
- ✨ Original fiction
- 🎃 Family-friendly
- No gore, killing, or graphic violence
👻 One winner will be selected from each grade level and invited to read their story at the Harvest Fest on October 17.
🏆 One Grand Prize Winner will have their story featured during Boos & Brews on October 22 and published in the Piqua Arts Council Quarterly Newsletter.
Deadline: September 26
Submit your story to: office@piquaartscouncil.org
We can't wait to read your spooky stories and celebrate the incredible creativity of our community's young writers!
Boos & Brews
Halloween Creative Writing Competition
Boos & Brews
👻🍂 Something spooky is brewing...
A 21+ Accessible Ghost Story & Craft Beer Experience
Step into an evening of mystery, storytelling, and craft beer at Boos & Brews! Designed to capture the atmosphere of a haunted attraction without the walking, this unique experience brings spooky season to life through captivating storytelling in a comfortable, accessible setting.
Enjoy local legends, classic ghost tales, and fictional stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
You'll also be among the first to hear the winning entry from our Creative Writing Contest, as the selected ghost story is brought to life during the evening.
Admission: $20 per person
Includes: One Craft beer from Crooked Handle Brewing Co., light snacks, and an unforgettable evening of ghost stories.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
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