A Little Bit About Us

The PCAA is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering a creative community.  We operate Preble Arts, located in downtown Eaton, where great things happen!

Tap into your creativity through our classes and workshops (watercolor, pastels, acrylics, ceramics, music, leather and metal stamping, and more)! We are always working on new projects that weave art into our community!

Enjoy local and regional art in our gallery - We host 6 shows per year.  Find out more.

Supported in part by:  Ohio Arts Council

Give Us Some Feedback!

Don't see a class you want, or just want to give us some suggestions? Fill out the following survey to let us know what type of opportunities YOU want to see more of!

Use this link to fill out the survey: Feedback Survey

Join the Preble Arts Team!

Are you an artist? Would you be willing to share your skills with our community?

Email our Executive Director, Claudia Edwards at director@preblearts.org! Share a copy of your portfolio to discuss the opportunity to teach at our arts center!

Public Service Announcement

The Preble County Art Association Board of Directors has decided to postpone the organization's annual fundraising event. 

There is not a new date at this time. A new date will be announced as soon as a decision is made.

We apologize for any inconvenience and want to thank you for the continue support and understanding. 

Monthly Calendar!

Get an overhead view of what's planned for the upcoming month!

In addition to the events on the calendar, we also offer a variety of walk-in opportunities such as resin,
Paint Your Own Pottery, painting on canvas, and more!  Come in during open hours, choose your project and a staff member will walk you through!

Summer Camp '23

We're excited to announce the 2023 edition of our annual summer art camp!

Exploring Summer Camp '23

Get excited for Summer Art Camp '23! We'll explore a variety of different mediums and study famous artists as we create projects inspired by their artwork! 

Introducing your child to art is proven to support the development of social-emotional, multisensory, and cognitive skills. It also promotes creativity, which is important for the development of other skills such as focus, independence, willingness to explore, and thinking outside the box!

Special Events

Family Art

Our Metal Art Studio

(Stained Glass, Metal Art Sculptures, Wood Burning)

Monthly Paint & Sip

Adult Classes

Youth

Our First Responders Program

Healing Starts at Preble Arts!

A free program to revitalize our first responders

Enjoy discounts on our walk-in options, and register for free art classes that were created specifically for first responders!

These opportunities are free for:

• Educators
• Law Enforcement
• Health Care, Mental Health, & Social Workers
• Firefighters/EMT/EMS

You deserve a break, come unwind with us!

Presented by Reid Health.

R.I.S.E

Respect. Integrity. Spirit. Experience.

About R.I.S.E.

R.I.S.E. (respect, integrity, spirit, & experience) is an initiative to fill Preble County with art and culture, allowing youth in the county to actively participate in the creative process while learning life skills, responsibility, teamwork, and community development. The teens meet weekly after school, working on projects that include skill building and allow for self-reflection, in addition to other community-based public art projects.

Supported by the Preble County Juvenile Court.

Teen Benefits

• Stimulates and develops imagination and critical thinking
• Impacts developmental growth despite socio-economic boundaries
• Strengthens problem-solving skills
• Develops a sense of craftsmanship, quality task performance and goal-setting skills
• Promotes academic achievement through skills learned
• Fosters teamwork
• Fosters cultural awareness and acceptance of multiple viewpoints
• Provides work experience

Community Benefits

• Cultural value and community identity
• Social value and place making
• Economic value and regeneration

Program Objectives

• Provide a safe, secure environment in which to enrich the lives of at-risk teens, promoting positive change in form of self and community awareness
• Teach life and occupational skills through the means of art activity and creation