MCPA Honored with National Stand For The Arts Award
(Press Release from Spectrum and Ovation TV)
Findlay, Ohio – June 10, 2025 – Spectrum today announced Marathon Center for Performing Arts (MCPA) in Findlay, Ohio will receive $10,000 through the 2024-2025 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs. Since the initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and Spectrum have given out 80 awards totaling $800,000 towards arts education.
“An unwavering commitment to the communities we serve is at the very core of Spectrum’s long-time partnership with Ovation TV and Stand for the Arts,” said Adam Falk, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs for Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum brand. “Together we have honored 80 organizations who help shape and define their community’s unique culture and heritage, while providing opportunities for people to connect and share their experiences. This year’s recipients take that impact even further, from providing affordable studio space and accessible art spaces to offering educational programs that inspire creativity for all ages. We congratulate Marathon Center for Performing Arts (MCPA) for being recognized this year and look forward to celebrating their work together.”
MCPA will use its 2024-2025 Stand For The Arts funding to further its programmatic and artistic efforts, with a focus on the organization’s robust education programs and free community outreach activities. MCPA enriches the community through arts, culture and entertainment and hosts over 300 events each year including live performances, weddings and preschool graduation ceremonies.
The award was presented during the MCPA’s Mainstage Series Season Reveal Party this evening. As a part of the check presentation, Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn joined Spectrum and Ovation TV to share congratulatory remarks.
“We’re honored to receive this Stand For The Arts Award and grateful to Spectrum and Ovation TV for recognizing the power of the arts to strengthen communities,” said Heather J. Clow, Executive Director, MCPA. “This support helps us continue offering performances, programs, and experiences that inspire creativity and connection in Findlay and beyond.”
Marathon Center for Performing Arts is one of 10 organizations receiving support in Spectrum markets across the country. Select arts organizations are awarded $10,000 Stand For The Arts contributions based on the following criteria: support of creatives and artists via community-driven programming; as advocates for equity and access to the arts; and for providing accessible spaces for creative expression.
“Ovation TV and Spectrum will be donating another $100,000 this year to support local organizations and arts initiatives across the country as we celebrate the 8th year of Stand For The Arts,” said Sol Doten, Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing and Communications for Ovation TV. “We are committed to continue to uplift and encourage artists of all ages through this partnership.”
More information about Stand For The Arts and the Stand For The Arts Awards is available at: www.standforthearts.com.
Pictured from L to R:
• Brian Young, Director, Government Affairs, Spectrum
• Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn
• Heather Clow, Executive Director, Marathon Center for Performing Arts
• Sol Doten, Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing & Communications, Ovation TV