Peggy R. Mcconnell Arts Center

What Peggy R. Mcconnell Arts Center does

Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center (the MAC) is a non-profit community arts organization headquartered at 777 Evening St in Worthington, Ohio. It operates a single physical facility containing gallery space, classrooms, a dance studio, and the Bronwynn Theatre, presenting rotating exhibitions of contemporary Ohio artists, live performances and concerts, and a year-round calendar of art classes, summer camps, and adult continuing-education programming under the Lifelong Learning Institute. The MAC's programming spans visual arts (ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, digital art, sculpture), performing arts (dance, theatre, music), and creative writing, serving five primary segments: general public visitors, youth and families, adult learners, local schools, and Ohio-based artists and performers.

The MAC generates revenue across five streams: class and workshop fees (with per-class pricing ranging from ~$75 for short youth workshops to $315 for a 9-session adult ceramics course), performance and event tickets (~$25 baseline with student/youth/senior discounts), memberships and donations, facility space rentals, and event-driven income from the annual Worthington Arts Festival co-presented with the City of Worthington. Gallery admission is free, with artist-guided tours operating on a Pay-What-You-Can model ($10 suggested). Distribution is hybrid: OvationTix handles performance ticketing, Active Network handles class enrollment, with in-person and phone box-office channels running up to one hour before events.

Distribution and partnership breadth constitutes the MAC's principal go-to-market asset: the institution co-produces the Worthington Arts Festival (22,000–33,000 attendees, 120+ vendors) with the City of Worthington, delivers dance programming through a partnership with BalletMet's academy, produces the signature 'Rockin' Art at the MAC' concert series with TEAM Sports Entertainment & Media, and receives grant support from the Ohio Arts Council and Greater Columbus Arts Council. Operating geography is Central Ohio; the staff footprint is 1-10 employees. Reported ownership structure is none disclosed — the MAC operates as an independent non-profit, with no parent company, no funding rounds, and no disclosed financials beyond a copyrighted annual report referenced on the website.

Name

Peggy R. Mcconnell Arts Center

Legal name

Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington, Ohio

Website

https://mcconnellarts.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center is a non-profit community arts organization in Worthington, Ohio that presents exhibitions, performances, classes, and summer camps in visual, performing, and digital arts for youth, families, adult learners, and local schools across Central Ohio.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts Center

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Visual Arts Instruction (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture) (EDAMAAAA), Arts Education Instruction (Visual/Performing) (EDAJAFAK), Performing Arts (Acting, Improv, Theater) (EDAAAGAE)

Keywords

• Community arts center
• Visual arts exhibitions
• Performing arts venue
• Arts education classes
• Summer art camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Worthington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Class and Workshop Fees: Revenue from art classes, workshops, and summer camps for youth and adults across various skill levels and mediums including ceramics, drawing, painting, digital art, dance, and theatre.
2. Performance and Event Tickets: Ticket sales for concerts, performances, and special events. Student, youth, and senior discounts available for select events.
3. Memberships and Donations: Become a Member program and donation support through the website.
4. Space Rentals: Facility rental for events and private gatherings.
5. Worthington Arts Festival: Annual fine arts festival presented with the City of Worthington, drawing thousands of attendees and featuring regional artists and vendors.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center operates a community arts center presenting rotating visual arts exhibitions featuring contemporary Ohio artists, live performances in the Bronwynn Theatre, and a comprehensive arts education program. Offerings span art classes and summer camps for youth (PreK-Grade 12) and adults across visual arts, ceramics, digital art, dance, theatre, and creative writing. The center also runs the annual Worthington Arts Festival and offers facility rentals for private and corporate events.

Product overview

The Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center (MAC) is a community arts center in Worthington, Ohio offering a unified portfolio of visual and performing arts programming. The center provides rotating visual arts exhibitions featuring Ohio artists, live performances in the Bronwynn Theatre, and comprehensive art education through classes, summer camps, and the Lifelong Learning Institute. Key offerings include ceramics, drawing, painting, digital art, dance, and theater programs. The center also hosts the annual Worthington Arts Festival and signature concert series 'Rockin' Art at the MAC,' and offers facility rentals for private events.

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Products and services

• Visual Arts Exhibitions Rotating exhibitions in the Main Gallery and Corridor Galleries featuring contemporary Ohio artists across painting, sculpture, textiles, photography, and mixed media. Free admission with no ticket required.
• Performances and Events Live performances including concerts, theater productions, and cultural events held in the Bronwynn Theatre, including the signature Rockin' Art at the MAC series inspired by the Tom Miller music poster collection.
• Art Classes Instruction in visual arts including ceramics, drawing, painting (acrylic, oil, watercolor), digital art (Procreate), printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media for all skill levels and ages.
• Summer Camps Art-focused day camps for youth from PreK through Grade 12, covering ceramics, digital art, drawing, fashion/fiber arts, dance, theatre, comics, creative writing, sculpture, and mixed media.
• BalletMet Dance Classes at MAC Partnership with BalletMet Academy providing dance instruction including Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Mini Movers, and themed dance camps for children ages 3 and up at the MAC Dance Studio.
• Lifelong Learning Institute Adult education programs offering art classes and workshops in ceramics, painting, drawing, digital art, and printmaking.
• Worthington Arts Festival Annual fine arts festival presented with the City of Worthington featuring 120+ vendors, live music, and community activities with 22,000-33,000 attendees.
• Rockin' Art at the MAC Concert Series Signature concert series inspired by the Tom Miller music poster collection, producing unique one-time performances celebrating popular music culture.
• Space Rentals Rental of MAC facilities including galleries and event spaces for private functions, corporate events, and community gatherings.
• Membership Program Recurring membership program offering supporters benefits and sustaining the center's programming through ongoing contributions.

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of WorthingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Worthington Arts Festival is presented in conjunction with the City of Worthington. The city is a key partner in this annual community event.
• BalletMetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBalletMet Academy offers children's dance classes at the MAC, including Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Mini Movers, Nutcracker camps, and more. Classes are held at the MAC Dance Studio under the 'Classes in Partnership' term.
• Ohio Arts CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ohio Arts Council provided support for the Wilson Hill elementary school multi-arts residency program featured in the 'Chasing the Light: Artists Speak' exhibition.
• Greater Columbus Arts CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Greater Columbus Arts Council provided generous support for the Anita Dawson 'Fables for Our Time' exhibition.
• TEAM Sports, Entertainment & MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEAM Sports, Entertainment & Media produces the 'Rockin' Art at the MAC' concert series, which was inspired by the Tom Miller music poster collection. This signature concert series brings together art, music, and community through unique performances.
• Tom Miller (Collection Donor)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime Worthington resident Tom Miller donated an extraordinary collection of music posters that inspired the 'Rockin' Art at the MAC' concert series.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Dairy Barn Arts Center: Non-profit arts center in Athens, Ohio presenting exhibitions of contemporary craft and folk art alongside arts education programming. Comparable as an Ohio non-profit arts center combining exhibitions and classes, but operating in a different region of the state.
• Springfield Museum of Art: Ohio community art museum presenting rotating exhibitions and educational programming in Springfield. Comparable as an Ohio non-profit arts institution combining exhibitions and instruction, but located in a different regional market.
• Decorative Arts Center of Ohio: Non-profit arts center in Lancaster, Ohio presenting rotating exhibitions and educational programming focused on decorative and fine arts. Comparable as an Ohio community arts center with exhibition and education missions, but located outside the Columbus metro.

Others

• Short North Arts District: Columbus arts district that hosts Gallery Hop and coordinates gallery and cultural programming across member venues. Comparable as a Central Ohio arts ecosystem stakeholder that supports exhibitions and community engagement, but functions as a district coordinator rather than a single operating venue.

Direct peers

• Cultural Arts Center (Columbus): Community arts center in Columbus offering visual arts classes, workshops, and exhibitions. Directly comparable as a non-profit providing adult and youth arts instruction alongside gallery programming in the same Central Ohio geography.
• Ohio Craft Museum: Non-profit craft-focused museum in Columbus presenting exhibitions of Ohio craft artists and offering educational programming. Comparable as a Central Ohio non-profit focused on exhibiting regional artists and providing arts education.
• BalletMet: Columbus-based professional ballet company that runs BalletMet Academy classes at the MAC and offers its own dance instruction. Comparable as a Central Ohio performing arts organization with both presentation and education programming; also an existing MAC partner.
• Wexner Center for the Arts: Ohio State University-affiliated contemporary arts center in Columbus offering rotating visual arts exhibitions, performing arts programming, and film series. Directly comparable as a Central Ohio contemporary arts presenting organization with both gallery and performance programming.

Emerging players

• Thurber House: Columbus literary arts organization offering readings, residencies, and youth writing programs. Comparable as a Central Ohio non-profit arts organization with year-round programming, classes/workshops, and community engagement; differs in focus on literary rather than visual/performing arts.

Broad incumbents

• Columbus Museum of Art: Larger regional art museum in Columbus with permanent collection, rotating exhibitions, and educational programming. Comparable in offering exhibitions and art education in the same Central Ohio market but operates at significantly greater scale and with a permanent collection focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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