Arts in the Parks stands at the forefront of summer arts programs nationwide. From its modest beginnings in 1977, Arts in the Parks has grown to include 16 communities in Jay, Blackford and Adams in Indiana, and Mercer and Auglaize counties in Ohio.  This year Arts in the Parks is pleased to welcome its newest location - Rockford, Ohio.

This unique program provides art instruction to hundreds of students annually by literally taking the arts to them. Extraordinary artists from around the country share the arts with students of all ages. Parents are welcome to volunteer and attend any class with their children. All disciplines are covered including the visual arts, dance, theatre, and music.  Community collaboration and support has allowed this program to grow.  The 2011 program includes these popular activities: Arts in the Parks Goes to Camp, Family Times, and Musical Petting Zoo. Click here to view the 2011 schedule. Plan to sign up early as classes fill quickly.  If you would like to register more than one child, please print, fill out, and mail in one registration sheet per child. Click here to see a list of available classes. If you would like to know more about Arts in the Parks, contact Arts Place at artsland@artsland.org. Major funding for Arts in the Parks is provided by Bank of Geneva, Blackford County Community Foundation, Coldwater Kiwanis, College Community Arts Council, Cooper Family Foundation, the County of Jay, Fort Recovery Community Foundation, FCC (Indiana), Indiana Arts Commission, Leota Braun Charitable Foundation, Mercer Savings Bank, Ohio Arts Council, The Peoples Bank Company, Psi Iota Xi, Theta Zeta Chapter, St. Henry Tile, Berne Ready Mix, Wayne Builders Supply, and St. Marys Community Foundation, plus more than 60 other contributors. Scholarship funding is provided by Dr. G’s Memorial Scholarship Fund. Instruments are being supplied by Muncie Music Center. Arts in the Parks Goes to Camp and Family Times in Portland are made possible with the support of FCC (Indiana).