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  • CONTACT US
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
  • BANK RENOVATION

Who We Are

Mission

Principles

Mission

The Piqua Arts Council is dedicated to making the arts accessible to our community through education, support and presentation.

Vision

Principles

Mission

Our vision is to enrich the community by presenting high quality, innovative and varied arts, and cultural programming. 

Principles

Principles

Principles

- High Professional Standards

- Inclusion of a Comprehensive Population

- Impartial Payment of Artists

- Recognition of Volunteers and Supporters

Our History

About the Piqua Arts Council

During the fall of 1990, a group of Piqua citizens began discussing the need for an organized group to sponsor and promote the arts in their community. The result of these conversations was the formation of a new committee of the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce in January of 1991. The Council's membership represented a wide variety of musical, fine art, theatre, historical and educational groups.


During its first few years, the Council set the pattern for its role in the community by sponsoring and creating a diverse and exciting schedule of activities. The Council provided theatre training for junior high students; the Music in the Park series, which continues to provide musical programs during the summer for a more mature audience; and an Annual Art Exhibit that serves all ages levels.


The Council's name was simplified in 1993 to the Piqua Arts Council, and in 1997 it moved out from under the wing of the Chamber of Commerce to become a full-fledged, independent arts organization. For the first time in Piqua's history, an arts group attempted to reach a wide range of area citizens. The Council's programs were not just oriented to music lovers or artists, but encompassed a wide range of educational, traditional and non-traditional arts, and humanities presentations.


The Council has followed a long and positive tradition of arts and music organizations in Piqua. But, it has two significant features that separate it from its predecessors. The first is the Council's longevity. The average length of time for any post-World War ll arts group in Piqua has been roughly three years. The Council has exceeded that many times over as an active and vibrant organization. The second unusual feature of the Council is its diverse programming coupled with the diversity of its board members. Previous organizations concentrated on a single type of programming such as musical events or art shows. The boards of these earlier groups were often fairly select groups that did not always represent a cross-section of the community.


Piqua Arts Council continues to stand with the mission of making the arts accessible to the community through presentation, support and education. 

How You Can Make a Difference

Find out how you can be a part of the Piqua Arts Council, and make a difference in your community.

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PAC Staff

Sara Wilson | Executive Director

Daniel Kennedy | Graphic Designer

Daniel Kennedy | Graphic Designer

Sara Wilson is our new Executive Director! Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Sara brings a strong background in communications and business, having earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications and an MBA from Thomas More University in Northern Kentucky. During her college years, she was a passionate cheerleader for five years, and co-fo

Sara Wilson is our new Executive Director! Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Sara brings a strong background in communications and business, having earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications and an MBA from Thomas More University in Northern Kentucky. During her college years, she was a passionate cheerleader for five years, and co-founded The More You Know, the university's student newspaper. An avid writer, Sara enjoys crafting journalism pieces and spends her free time hiking with her dog- Maggi. She is excited to bring her energy, dedication, and vision to the Piqua arts community!

Daniel Kennedy | Graphic Designer

Daniel Kennedy | Graphic Designer

Daniel Kennedy | Graphic Designer

Daniel Kennedy is a recent graduate of Sinclair Community College, having earned his Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communications with certifications for Digital Processes and Design. Daniel has served as a freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator on several projects before joining us. In his free time he is an avid rock-climber, fan of card games, and supporter of the arts.

2023 Trustees

Executive Committee

Executive Committee

Executive Committee

Mike Cox, President

Melanie Walker, Vice-President

Lisa McGraw, Treasurer

Joe Shaffer, Secretary


Mike McCorkle, Former President

Trustees

Executive Committee

Executive Committee

Nicole Bayman

Greg Clem

Mark Greenwood
Lynn Labs

Dianne Ruhenkamp

Chris Spradlin
Tom Younce

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Piqua Arts Council

427 N Main St Piqua, OH 45356 US

(937) 773-9630

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