Unleash your creativity with Piqua Arts Council. Explore our diverse range of art programs, exhibits, and events. Join us to experience the magic of art.

Our 2026 workshop schedule builds on the success of last year while expanding opportunities for creativity and skill development. Artists can look forward to three dedicated sessions throughout the year:
In 2026, the Piqua Arts Council proudly hosted a full series of high-quality, multi-day artist workshops featuring nationally recognized instructors.
Watercolor Workshop with Gary Brooks
March 23rd - March 26th
Participants will spend four days diving into watercolor techniques, composition, and color exploration under the guidance of an award-winning watercolor artist.
Plein Air Workshop with Ron Donoughe
July 17th - July 18th
Ron Donoughe, a native of Loretto, PA, now living in Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh has been painting the Western Pennsylvania landscape for nearly 35 years. His work features the many textures of the region. Ron is a fulltime professional artist. He has taught outdoor painting workshops throughout the United States and France. Ron is a Distinguished Alumni of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with additional studies at the California College of the Arts in the bay area.
This workshop allows artists to use their specialized mediums and learn more about plain air painting!
Oil Workshop with Nina Weiss
October 16th - October 18th
Each workshop ran from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, registration fees remained extremely affordable and accessible. The 2026 workshop series brought together artists from across the region and reinforced PAC’s commitment to providing exceptional creative education.
Piqua Arts Council
427 N Main St Piqua, OH 45356 US

The Piqua Arts Council is creating a new home, transforming a former downtown bank into a vibrant space for creativity. Your support makes this transition possible!