Medina, Ohio (June 9, 2010) – Medina County Art League (MCAL) is pleased to announce today that Akron General & Lodi Community Hospital will be the lead sponsor for the 37^th Annual, Art In the Park, set for Sunday, July 18, 2010.  Akron General & Lodi Community Hospital joins the Cleveland Institute of Art, Armstrong Cable, Carlson Funeral Home, Chick Master Incubator Co., Dennis Gaishauser, DDS, Discount Drug Mart, Doors & More Co., Eastwood Furniture, George M. Brown, Jr. & Associates, Gramercy Gallery, Hendricks Family Dentistry, House of Hunan, Jeneen Lapp, DDS, Kathy Brisley-Sedon, DDS, Kramer & Goyette, DDS, Larsen-Juhl, Let’s Decorate! Custom Draperies & Blinds, Main Street Café, Medina Glass Co., Perfectly Charming, RCO Sales, Inc., Ritzman Pharmacies, Inc., Sandridge Food Corporation, The Gingerbread House, The Hoffman Group, Trillium Creek and Western Reserve Bank, thus far as sponsors for this nationally recognized fine art show.  An estimated 15,000 people attend this one-day event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine, and enjoy free admission and parking.

Medina’s Public Square will house 130 juried artisans traveling from as far as New Mexico to exhibit their fine art.  Mediums include painting, pottery, leather, jewelry, wood, photography, fiber, mixed media, metal and much more.  Each year, artists donate one piece of artwork for the scholarship raffle at 6 p.m.  Raffle proceeds and additional contributions from MCAL are awarded as scholarships to Medina County high school graduates pursuing art in college.  The Independent Order of Odd Fellows will sell refreshments and light fare on the bandstand, while the Noon Kiwanis and a kettle corn vendor provide additional delectable food and snacks on Broadway Street.   Visitors may also enjoy many restaurants and gift shops that surround the square.  For more information visit www.medinaartleague.com and Main Street Medina at www.mainstreetmedina.com.

The Medina County Art League (MCAL) presents its 37th Annual Art In The Park fine art show. The show is set in Medina’s charming Court House Square. Artists’ exhibits are arranged around the park’s gazebo, the central focus of the historic Public Square area. The Fine Art Show and Sale features more than 130 of the finest artists and craftsmen from across the United States. This distinctive show typically brings over 15,000 people to the Medina Square. It is a free event, open to the public.

Sunday, July 18, 2010
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Rain or shine)

Courthouse Square
Medina, Ohio

Come visit the newest gallery in Medina. Art 101 Gallery has opened on the old public square in the mall in our lovely historic part of town. The gallery, however, is modern with warm wood and huge gallery windows welcoming customers into the wide open space. Many of our MCAL members are represented by Lisa Bond, the Art 101 Gallery owner. Lisa is proud to fill the gallery with art created by Ohio artists only.

Lisa moved her former gallery,since 2007, to Medina this year, when she realized that most of her buyers were from this area. Lisa has been practicing interior design for more than twenty years and brings this experience into representing and selling her artist's work. She is personally involved with commercial and residential design giving many opportunities for her gallery artists. Lisa places work not only in the gallery but in off gallery sites for even more exposure.

We welcome Lisa and such a beautiful new gallery with much support as we do all new small business in our wonderful city. We wish Lisa and her gallery many happy years here in Medina.

Come visit Art 101 Gallery at 23 Public Square Suite 11. Phone: 419-709-4747  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hours:
Monday thru Sunday: 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

www.art-101-gallery.com