Elyria Arts Council

08/21/2026

Join us 11am-3pm on September 17th! We can help you make your online donation to any participating nonprofit organization. Enjoy some refreshments and visit with our artists during open studio!

08/19/2026

Come and see us tomorrow 8/20/26 for Third Thursday! You can help us complete a community project and we will have a “Make it and Take it” Project for the kids!

08/18/2026

If you missed the Live Painting competition on Ely Square on July 30th, you can come and see the final results at EAC! The exhibit is up. This fundraiser for Elyria Community Partnership will end on September 9th with a silent auction. Find a favorite Wednesday through Saturday Noon-5pm!

08/17/2026

We are 30 days away from this crowdfunding event with Community Foundation Lorain County! Please go to:peoplewhocare.org to donate online on September 17th 8am-8pm!
Turn the sound up to hear about the important work EAC does in Lorain County!

08/15/2026

We are proud to enrich our community with the power of Art!

This week's spotlight is on the organizations that enrich Lorain County through creativity and inspiring a love for performance, music, and cultural experiences. Make sure to find your cause this Friday ahead of Connect to a Cause 2026 on September 17!

🎭Elyria Arts Council
🎭FireFish Festival
🎭Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA)
🎭Harrison Cultural Community Centre
🎭The Lorain Palace Theatre
🎭Lorain Community Music Theater
🎭Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra
🎭Oberlin Choristers
🎭Sandstone Summer Theatre

Whether you're interested in volunteering, attending performances, becoming a member, mentoring young artists, or making a donation, there's a place for everyone to support the arts. Learn more about these nine participating nonprofits alongside so many more. Find your cause today: https://www.peoplewhocare.org/connecttoacause

08/15/2026

It was an honor to receive our Distinguished Service award at The Ohio Arts Education Association presentation ceremony Thursday evening. We wish to Thank Mel Rainey from Elyria Schools for recognizing our work in the community by nominating us for this award! If you donate to EAC through Connect to a Cause on Thursday September 17th you will help us continue this work for many years to come!

08/13/2026

Remodeling is happening soon at EAC! If you have any pottery from a class to pick up please do it by Wednesday August 19th! Also we are asking if you have any art materials to donate, please hold off until our remodeling is complete. Thank You!

08/11/2026

Our new Summer & Fall class schedule is out! There are many choices: glass fusing, mixed media, and pottery classes! Check out our website at: elyriaartscouncil.org for details & registration!

08/08/2026

Come and help us create some community Art at The Garford Arts Fest! Today 4-9 pm at The East Falls Riverwalk!

08/08/2026

The Garford Arts Fest is today 4-9pm at the East Falls River walk. So much to see & do! Come check it out!