Springfield Arts Council

08/28/2026

Stage for All for the 2026-2027 season is getting ready to start!

This program, in partnership with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Springfield Arts Council and Clark State Theater Arts Program allows adults with a valid Clark County Public Library card to attend performances and programs offered at these arts organizations, completely free of charge.

Find out more about how to take advantage of the program here:
https://www.ccplohio.org/?origin=user-query&post_type=bccms_faq&s=stage+for+all

To see a listing of programs on the schedule for this year, visit: https://ccplohio.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?_gl=1*4we3q0*_ga*MTA1ODc3ODkzMC4xNjgyNzExNTE3*_ga_G99DMMNG39*czE3ODc5NDE4MzkkbzIxMzQkZzEkdDE3ODc5NDI0NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw&q=stage%20for%20all

And to read a news story about the program, see this article from last year:
https://www.ccplohio.org/news/stage-for-all-invites-the-community-to-experience-the-arts-for-free/

08/26/2026

A big THANK YOU to our friends at Clark County Partners in Prevention for partnering with us on signage for the designated smoking areas during the 2026 Summer Arts Festival!

We appreciate your support in helping us keep the festival welcoming, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for being a great community partner!

08/24/2026

Got a little pirate, hero, villain or wildly over-the-top storyteller hiding inside you? Good. We’re looking for all of the above. 🏴‍☠️⭐Auditions for Clark State Theatre Arts Program and the Springfield Arts Council's production of Peter and the Starcatcher are at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Clark State Performing Arts Center.

Come ready to play, take some risks and help us bring this hilarious, high-energy adventure to the stage this fall.

Ready to join the crew? Learn more and preregister in the comments!

08/06/2026

THANK YOU to a long time partner...

For six incredible decades, the Springfield Arts Council and the National Trail Parks and Recreation District have worked together to bring the magic of the Summer Arts Festival to our community.

From the first performances in 1967 to today’s unforgettable nights under the stars, this partnership has helped make FREE access to the arts a Springfield tradition. The Parks District’s dedication, support, and commitment to creating beautiful spaces for our community are a vital part of what makes the Summer Arts Festival possible.

Thank you, National Trail Parks and Recreation District, for 60 years of collaboration, friendship, and helping us create memories that last a lifetime. Here’s to many more years of celebrating the arts together! ❤️

07/31/2026

We are continuously thankful for support from the Ohio Arts Council! Grant funding makes it possible for us to continue to bring high quality entertainment to our community and continue to keep the arts accessible!

07/27/2026

Voting has officially begun for The Best of Springfield!

We are honored to have our Summer Arts Festival nominated for the Best Annual Festival category. How lucky is Springfield to have the longest running admission free performing arts festival in the COUNTRY?!

Make sure you vote for all of the amazing businesses/people in our community!

The readers choice awards for Springfield to vote for your favorite food, places and people that make Springfield and Clark County great.

07/24/2026

Looking back on the 60th Anniversary of the Summer Arts Festival, we're thinking about one of the Festival's most cherished traditions-the Springfield Symphony Orchestra filling the park with beautiful music.

For decades, the partnership between the Springfield Arts Council and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra has brought world-class performances to our community, creating unforgettable summer evenings and inspiring generations of music lovers. Together, we've shown the incredible impact that can happen when local arts organizations work hand in hand to make the arts accessible to everyone.

Here's to 60 years of unforgettable performances, meaningful partnerships, and the memories we've made together-and to many more summers filled with music under the stars.

📸: Jeremy Mudd

07/23/2026

Earlier this summer we were honored to be recognized by our friends at Leadership Clark County Ohio at their Community Connection Awards as one of the Outstanding Nonprofits of 2026.

We are so grateful to be recognized among many other incredible organizations and people throughout our community!

Thank you for this meaningful honor and, even more, for everything Leadership Clark County does to strengthen our community by developing leaders, fostering collaboration, and inspiring positive change.

07/22/2026

As we wrap up our fiscal year, there's still time to make an impact.

If you've enjoyed a concert, discovered a new favorite artist, made memories with your family at the Summer Arts Festival, or simply believe the arts make Springfield a stronger community, we invite you to make one final gift through our Digital Pass the Hat campaign.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps support free arts programming and ensures we can continue bringing exceptional performances and experiences to our community for years to come.

Help us finish the year strong by making your gift today. Thank you for believing in the power of the arts!

You donation when we "Pass the Hat" is a Springfield tradition! You donation when we "Pass the Hat" is a Springfield tradition!

07/21/2026

We couldn't wait one day more to make this announcement...

The Springfield Arts Council is proud to announce that Les Misérables will be our 2027 Broadway in the Park production at the Summer Arts Festival!

One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, Les Misérables will bring unforgettable music, powerful storytelling, and an epic tale of hope, sacrifice, love, and redemption to the amphitheater stage.

Join us next summer as we transform the park into the streets of 19th-century France for a theatrical experience you won't want to miss.

More details, audition information, and performance dates will be announced in the coming months.

Who are you bringing to the barricade?