Artists Sunday

Light blue artists sunday logo on a dark blue background with abstract colorful swirls on the sides. Text reads 'the weekend after thanksgiving'
Artist Mary Clark of Tiny Cloud Ceramics behind her table filled with colorful functional pottery. Mary has pink hair, is wearing a green checkered dress, and is making two peace signs with her hands as she poses for the photographer.

Support artists and shop local on Artists Sunday Weekend at Lock 3 in Downtown Akron!

Event Dates: November 28–30

Opening Night – Black Friday
Friday, November 28 | 5–9 p.m.

Small Business Saturday
November 29 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Artists Sunday
November  30 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

This event is FREE to attend!

Summit Artspace is partnering with Akron Bazaar and Lock 3 to bring Artists Sunday Weekend to Downtown Akron the weekend after Thanksgiving! Join us at Lock 3 on Friday, November 28, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Champion local artists and promote the giving of the arts this holiday season. The event will feature local arts and crafts vendors, encouraging people to purchase art as unique holiday gifts. Visit with Summit Artspace’s participating resident artists and vendors from our fantastic event partner, Akron Bazaar!

About Artists Sunday: Artists Sunday—the Sunday after Thanksgiving—is dedicated to supporting artists and recognizing how they enrich our lives, communities, and the economy. It was created in 2020 to encourage people to shop with artists and buy art as gifts during the holidays. More than 500 communities across the U.S. will champion local artists and promote the giving of the arts this holiday season.

About Akron BazaarAkron Bazaar features the best local and regional makers with a wide variety of handmade goods. This event is the younger sister of Cleveland Bazaar, which has been hosting these kinds of popups since 2004.

About Lock 3: Lock 3 is located next to the Akron Civic Theatre on Main Street downtown and is Akron’s home for family-fun entertainment throughout the year.

Since its opening in 2003, Lock 3 has hosted more than 2 million visitors. From May through September, Lock 3 features weekend concerts under the open skies. Akron’s biggest festivals, a large number of community events and the City of Akron’s official 4th of July fireworks display are hosted right here in Lock 3.

Winter is also a blast at Lock 3, with a host of attractions two seasonal outdoor ice-skating rinks, ice bumper cars and more. Winter at Lock 3 kicks off with the Welcome Santa Parade, followed by the lighting of the City’s tree and fireworks.

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AoLsqJ1Y2/

Due to renovations taking place throughout the Summit Artspace building, we are hosting the event at Lock 3 in Downtown Akron, 200 S Main St, Akron, OH

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