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Middletown Arts Center asks council for $54,000 partnership support after attendance surge

Middletown City Council · February 18, 2026

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Summary

Middletown Arts Center director Kate Morrow requested $54,000 in partnership funding to sustain program growth after attendance doubled to about 14,500 visitors in 2025; council members expressed support and staff said Civic Development Fund has approximately $173,000 available and will draft a partnership agreement for formal consideration.

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — The Middletown Arts Center asked city council on Feb. 3 for $54,000 in annual partnership funding to support growing programming and outreach after a year of large increases in attendance.

Kate Morrow told council that city support last year ($45,000) helped the MAC double…

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