2026 Medley of Arts Show

The Medley of Arts Show is an annual spring event hosted by Parma Area Fine Arts Council, or Parma Arts, which was founded in 1962.  Admission is free and it’s open to the general public.  The Parma Art Center is located the the Parma Parks & Rec Building, 7335 Ridge Rd., in the recessed room off the main floor lobby.

There are eight categories of art. The categories are: 1) Watercolor, 2) Photography, 3) Mixed Media, 4) Painting (acrylic, oil, etc.) 5) Graphics, 6) 3-Dimensional (assemblage, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry) , 7) Wood Carving, & 8) Fiber (quilting, weaving, textiles) Cash Prizes totaling $600 and ribbons are awarded to winning artists.

In addition to the art exhibit there’s Special Entertainment Programming. On Saturday a String Quartet composed of members from the Parma Symphony Orchestra will be performing.  On Sunday Pianist Jack Roberts will perform a medley of musical favorites.  The Great Lakes Wood Carvers, celebrating their 51st year, will demonstrate their carving skills both Saturday and Sunday.  The U.S. Congressional District Art Competition will be on display with student’s work. Raffle basket drawing on Sunday.  Refreshments are available.

So take a break from your stressful busy schedule and relax and enjoy listening to great music, and marveling at your talented neighbors art work, and it’s free. Bring your family and friends.

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