Teal Art Fest
TEAL Art Fest is a celebration of art, community, and connection, culminating in a vibrant Saturday festival at South Central Park.
TEAL Art Fest Month at a Glance
July 1-31
Storywalk (South Central Park, NR)
July 13–20
TEAL Art Exhibit at the North Ridgeville Public Library
July 15
Meet & Greet, Bistro 83, 6-8 PM
July 16
TEAL Opening Reception, LCCC, 6-8 PM
July 17
TEAL Open Mic, Lake Ridge Academy, 6-8 PM
July 18
TEAL Art Fest, South Central Park, 1–6 PM
Get Involved
Become A Vendor
Showcase your creativity and connect with a vibrant community of art lovers. Whether you’re an artist, craftsperson, or small business, this is your chance to display and sell your work at Battle of the Teal.
Volunteer
Be a part of something meaningful. Join our volunteer team and help us bring this event to life while supporting a great cause and making lasting connections.
Become A Sponsor
Partner with us to support local talent and make a real impact. As a sponsor, your brand gains visibility while contributing to a community-driven initiative.
What To Expect At The Teal Art Fest
Rain Or Shine
Art Walk
Arts & Crafts
Teal T-shirts
Visit iN Education’s TEAL Booth to purchase your festival T-shirts, other fun festival trinkets, and more!
Raffle
Outdoor Games
Performing Artists
Experience a vibrant lineup of live performers, music, and interactive art throughout the event. From local bands and talented performers to engaging activities for all ages, there’s always something happening to keep the energy alive.
- Patriots Symphonic Band (JULY 18)
- Kymberli “Essence” Hunt-Edge (JULY 18)
- Mathew Alec & The Soul Electric (JULY 18)
- Chad Chaney (JULY 16)
- Dinma & Dalu (JULY 17 & 18)
- DJ D*Grind (JULY 18)
- Za (JULY 18)
- And others!
Food Vendors
2025 - 2026 IMPACT
iN Education’s Art Programming & Activities are made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
iN Education Staff
DeAndre Nixon
Executive Producer
Sona Nixon
Producer
Ariadelys Flores
Intern (LCCC)
Fadwa Altuhaimer
Intern (LCCC)
Eylül Kocak
Global Intern
Edward Joseph Kasl
JR Production Team - Lake Ridge Live
Jayen Pal
JR Production Team - Lake Ridge Live
TEAL Art Fest Committee members
- DeAndre Nixon – iN Education Inc.
- Sona Nixon – iN Education Inc.
- Jessica L. Howard - Forager's Daughter
- Ludina Mills - North Ridgeville Arts Council
- Georgann Blair - North Ridgeville Arts Council
- Gloria“Ms. B” Buxton – Art in the Park
- Toni Krone – Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville
- Darius Winborn – The Grind League
- Annalise Gatautis - University Partnership Ridge Campus (LCCC)
- Kariem H. Farrakhan II
- Edward (Eddie) Joseph Kasl - Lake Ridge Academy
- Jayen Pal - Lake Ridge Academy
From left to right: DeAndre Nixon, Sona Nixon, Ludina Mills, Georgann Blair, Jessica Howard, Annalise Gatautis.
Taken on Apr 1, 2025: LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus.
TEAL
Memories
TEAL Memories
PAST AND PRESENT
ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS
Through the support of our incredible partners, we continue to inspire, educate, and empower young minds to achieve their fullest potential.
DETAILS: Want to be a part of our community event? Contact DeAndre Nixon at denixon@ineducationonline.org OR (330) 329-4784 and request our full information packet.
GIG Opportunities
FOR K-12 STUDENTS: If you are interested in gig work or showcasing your performing and/or visual artistic expressions, REGISTER for the 2026 Battle of the Teal annual art showcase and indicate your interest during the application submission.
FOR ADULT ARTISTS: Submit your request or professional portfolio to DeAndre Nixon at denixon@ineducationonline.org
with the subject “TEAL Art Fest GIG Opportunity.” Include the following details: basic contact details, artist/group name, official website*, YouTube channel*, social media links, portfolio URL (if different from the website link), and artists’ fees. Astrix (*) – if applicable.
Volunteerism
FOR EVERYONE: Check out our volunteer opportunities on the Idealist, pick your preferred date/time to volunteer, and submit your application!