Hilliard Arts Council (HAC) is a nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to enriching the Central Ohio community through accessible, high-quality arts programming, arts education, and direct support for local artists and arts initiatives.

HAC produces and presents a wide range of high-quality cultural, visual, and performing arts experiences each year. Our annual theatrical season brings professionally staged productions to the community, engaging performers of all ages and experience levels while making live theatre affordable and welcoming to broad audiences. In music, HAC supports community-based ensembles, including an adult community chorus and a youth choir program, offering meaningful performance opportunities and fostering lifelong participation in the arts.

To ensure that arts access extends beyond ticketed venues, HAC also curates a free public concert series spanning musical genres and traditions and regularly features regional, national, and international artists. These concerts activate public spaces, strengthen community connections, and remove financial barriers to cultural participation.

In the visual arts, HAC operates a community gallery that showcases local and regional artists, supports creative entrepreneurship, and provides professional development and exhibition opportunities for working artists.

In addition to direct programming, HAC invests in the broader arts ecosystem by providing financial support to other arts-oriented programs and initiatives within the community, strengthening partnerships and expanding collective impact.

Arts education is a core pillar of HAC’s mission. Through expanding summer arts camps, youth programming, and teen workshops, HAC provides hands-on instruction in theatre, music, and visual arts. These programs emphasize creativity, collaboration, confidence-building, and skill development, while also supporting pathways for students interested in pursuing arts education or creative careers. HAC further supports young artists through scholarships and educational opportunities that increase equity and access.

Across all programs, the Hilliard Arts Council is committed to inclusion, affordability, and community impact, ensuring that the arts remain a vibrant, accessible, and essential part of civic life.

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