A quarterly celebration of the arts and local artists
Every three months, ArtWalk is held in the Historic Arts District on Thursday nights from 5 – 9 p.m. Community members are invited to the quarterly celebration to enjoy food, music, art, and more. Each ArtWalk will have a specific theme that engages visitors with the arts in new ways. ArtWalk is always free and open to the public with donations gladly accepted.
Artwalk is funded, in part, by a grant from the Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation.
2025 Artwalk Dates
- Thursday, March 13, 5–9 pm
- Thursday, June 12, 5–9 pm
- Thursday, September 11, 5–9 pm (located outside the building in the parking lots and on Summit Street.)
Small Business Saturday and Artist Sunday weekend:
- Friday, November 28, 4–8 pm
- Saturday, November 29, 10 am–5 pm
- Sunday, November 30, 10 am–5 pm
September 11, Akron ArtWalk–The Art of Recovery: Supporting the Community Through Healing
Experience a quarterly celebration of the arts featuring artist vendors, creative activities, music, food, and more throughout the Historic Arts District. Join us on Thursday, September 11, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. for The Art of Recovery: Supporting the Community Through Healing! Admission is free and open to the public at participating venues.
Visitors to Summit Artspace will find a host of recovery-friendly activities and more:
- The Akron-Summit County Public Library will be onsite with the Bookmobile.
- A Sensory Friendly Accessibility Station will offer a calming atmosphere and feature various Accessibility Library items.
As always, ArtWalk features opportunities for visitors to appreciate and purchase art and meet local artists:
- Akron Bazaar vendors will sell handmade goods and artworks.
Nearby ArtWalk-related activities in and near the Main-Market Historic District also include:
Akron Art Museum will be open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. during their free Thursday extended hours. The Museum is located at 1 S High St.
The Nightlight Cinema: For current movies and showtimes visit www.NightLightCinema.com. The Cinema is located at 30 N High St.
Akron Soul Train will be open and free of charge from Akron Soul Train is located at 121 S. Main Street.
Curated Storefront will host several new exhibits are debuting as part of Curated Storefront’s rotating collection of murals, digital art, and art-filled storefronts, known as Akron’s Contemporary Arts District. View the Curated Storefront Google Map to learn more about the artists, and all 25 locations.
Northside District offers many unique places to dine, shop, and experience local art! To see everything the district has to offer, please visit their website.
Photos taken by Jaclyn Hale
General parking for ArtWalk is available on surrounding streets, and at participating locations. Downtown restaurants welcome patrons during the evening. An introduction to the Akron ArtWalk participating businesses is available on Downtown Akron Partnership.
ArtWalk is supported, in part, by a grant from the Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation.
