Bad Art, Good Folk 2025
Bad Art, Good Folk is back with a creative comeback! This year, featuring the largest cast in Preble Arts history, with a lineup of faces you know very well.
What in the World is Bad Art, Good Folk?
Bad Art, Good Folk is our unique and lighthearted fundraiser where local leaders team up with local artists to create one-of-a-kind artwork! These creations are auctioned off in a fun-filled gala where the focus is on community, creativity, and supporting accessible arts programs.
The public can vote for their favorite "Good Folk" and help crown the crowd favorite. It's not about making perfect art - it's about making a real impact, one colorful brushstroke at a time.
2025 Cast of Bad Art, Good Folk
Tony Matlock
Parker Hannifin
Nicole Wood
New Paris Chamber of Commerce
Scott Robertson
Covenant of Peace International
Kathy Smallwood
Mayor of New Paris
Donna Cross
Bullen Ultrasonics
Shelley Ratliff
Preble County Council on Aging
Eric Montgomery
Montgomery Property Maintenance LLC
Joshua Berry
Retired Veteran
Hyacinth Paul
Dayton for the Arts
James Quinn
City of Eaton Fire & EMS Division
Zac Wilson
City of Eaton
Grace Lykins
Twin Valley Bank
Chris Wair
Reitano Design Group
Get Involved!
Together we can make the difference
Attend the Event
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Sponsor the Event
Support creativity, community, and wellness by becoming a sponsor of Bad Art, Good Folk 2025 - our most unique and impactful fundraiser of the year.
As a sponsor, your business will be featured in front of a diverse audience of community leadres, creatives, and supporters who believe in the power of the arts. Your partnership helps fund free and low-cost arts programs that make creativity accessible to all while reinforcing your commitment to community quality of life.
Our help in numbers
7,000+
Community members directly served each year
51
Local artists supported through teaching, exhibits, and our artist sales gallery each year
Countless
Smiles, breakthroughs, and lives touched by the arts
Change a Life
With as little as $5/month, you can help someone discover the healing power of art. Your donation supports free programs for youth, creative outlets for teens, accessible classes for adults, and meaningful opportunities for local artists. Every dollar fuels inspiration, connection, and change.
Support a program
When you support a program, you support dozens of individuals who rely on creative outlets for growth and a higher quality of life. Your donation helps us keep our programs low-cost, provide art supplies, and ensure a safe, inspiring space for everyone who walks through our doors.
