Huber Heights parks panel schedules February 2026 art show; public-art RFP and summer programming discussed

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee of the City of Huber Heights voted to place a February 2026 art show on next year—s calendar after members reviewed participation and attendance numbers from this year—s event.

Committee Chair Mason said the group should use metrics when planning volunteer-run events, adding, "I am a person of metrics and data. I always wanna know how did we do, what were the numbers, was this successful." Park ranger Sarah provided the committee—s figures: "We did have 24 enrolled, and then we had 3 no shows ... so we ended up with a full 22 artists coming and displaying," and she estimated attendance "north of 250" visitors based on a clicker count of about 235.

Those results, members said, supported repeating the show. A motion to put a February art show on the committee—s 2026 calendar passed by voice vote; members indicated all were in favor.

Why it matters: The committee oversees volunteer-run arts programming and public-art projects in Huber Heights. Members said tracking artist participation and visitor counts helps decide whether to change timing, broaden eligibility to non-residents, or move the show to a larger venue.

Details and follow-ups

- Artist-maker tent at Star Spangled at the Heights: The committee confirmed it will organize the art vendor tent again at the city—s Star Spangled event. Applications are open and the committee will revisit vendor assignments at its next meeting. "The application is live," Sarah told the committee; she said she would share the city web link and asked members to share it with local artist groups and CultureWorks to broaden outreach.

- Public-art RFP published: Sarah said a request for proposals for a public art piece has been posted to the city website. "It is published. So it is on the city's website," she said, and asked members to circulate the packet to artist networks and guilds.

- Summer programming dates: Sarah listed the Eiffelberger Amphitheater concert series dates and encouraged volunteer support. Announced dates include June 14, June 28 (Star Spangled), July 12, July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Sept. 6 and Sept. 20. The committee discussed volunteer roles such as marketing and information tables.

- Shakespeare in the Park: The nonprofit Shakespeare in the Heights will hold open tryouts March 31–April 1 and will stage performances at the amphitheater again this summer; the committee said it will partner on at least one evening called "Date Night in the Heights." Sarah said the group has nonprofit status and the committee provides space and limited support.

- Marigold Festival and larger summer events: Committee members confirmed the Marigold Festival will not be held this year. Members debated whether to revive the festival as a large, arts-focused event (potentially at the renovated Cloud Park) or to create a smaller, mission-driven arts festival. There was no formal vote; members asked colleagues to bring ideas to the next meeting.

- 250th (America250) observances: The committee was briefed on the city—s participation in America250 (the national 250th-anniversary program). Members discussed small projects (heritage-tree plantings, flag/quilt projects with senior and youth groups) that could tie into broader festival planning.

Quote check: All direct quotes in this article are drawn from committee remarks recorded in the meeting transcript and are attributed to the speakers who made them (Chair Mason and Park Ranger Sarah).

Next steps: Committee members asked staff to publish the February 2026 art-show calendar entry, circulate the public-art RFP broadly, and return with vendor and logistics details for Star Spangled at the Heights. The motion to calendar the February 2026 art show passed by voice vote; members indicated unanimous assent.