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Lake Odessa commission cuts title‑sponsor fee and reports 60 artists for 2026 Art in the Park
Summary
The Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission reported 60 artisan applications and 74 booth purchases for its 2026 Art in the Park, approved reducing the Title Sponsor level from $2,000 to $1,500, and discussed vendors, entertainment and kids activities.
The Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission said it has received 60 artisan applications and 74 booth-space purchases for its 2026 Art in the Park, and voted to reduce the event’s Title Sponsor fee from $2,000 to $1,500.
Chair Meg Hermes moved to lower the Title Sponsor level; the motion, supported by Karen Banks, carried unanimously. Banks will rework the sponsorship-level chart and circulate it to commission members for review.
Commission members reviewed event logistics: Nancy Mattson reported a referral for a potential food vendor, Chickie's Bevi Bar, and will attempt to contact the vendor to confirm utility needs and site placement. Melanie Baker said she will confirm entertainment bookings — including Center Stage Dance Academy, a fee for Michael Hulett and outreach to the LaJoye ensemble — and return with firm commitments.
Members also discussed family programming. Elizabeth Stoneman asked that the commission bring back 'Chalk the Walk' with more advance publicity and proposed a children’s gardening activity; she will contact Zion Lutheran Church (Martha Yoder) and the library about participation. Chair Hermes said she will contact Chief Perkins of the fire department to discuss food-vendor logistics and possibilities for overnight site security.
The commission also agreed by consensus to change the Visitors Guide from a book-style publication to a single-page flier. Next steps listed by commissioners include Banks’ revised sponsorship chart, Mattson’s vendor outreach and Baker’s entertainment confirmations.
