Jennifer Worden is a self-taught glass artist originally from Sacramento, California. She has lived in Akron since 1999 and began working with glass mosaics in the early 2000s. She evolved into torch and kiln work around 2010 but felt limited in experimenting with commercial glass due to its cost. About a year after she started kiln firing, her friend […]
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Akron, OHIO (July 23, 2021) — Summit Artspace recently appointed three new members to its Board of Directors: Irene Prezelj, Michele Setzer, and Stephanie Smith. The three professionals began their roles as acting board members this July, supporting Summit Artspace’s mission to help artists thrive professionally, creatively, and financially. “We are pleased to welcome these three insightful and energetic supporters of the arts. They
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Akron, OHIO (June 22, 2021) — Summit Artspace is thrilled to present its summer exhibition lineup, which runs from July 10 — September 25. The public may visit the galleries on Fridays from 12 p.m. — 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. The summer season will feature solo exhibitions by P.R. Miller, Helen Wilson, and Chris Hoot, and a group exhibition of emerging artists. Exhibiting artists reimagine materials to alter the observer’s
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Akron, OHIO (June 18, 2021) — The Arts Alive Awards Committee has named the outstanding artists, talented arts educators, and change-making advocates who bring art to life and help shape our community’s culture. Recipients were announced on June 17, 2021 via a virtual event hosted by Summit Artspace. More information about the awards and selection criteria can be found here. Emerging
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Akron, OHIO (May 17, 2021) — Since 2002, the Arts Alive Awards have recognized gifted artists, talented arts educators, and change-making advocates who bring art to life and help shape our community’s culture. As we strive to recover and reconnect in 2021, it’s clear that we need artists more than ever, and they need our support like never before. Summit Artspace
Nominations Now Open; Call for Artists Akron, OHIO — Summit Artspace, a nonprofit community art center and home to artist studios and galleries, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new employees, Natalie Grieshammer and Grace Carter. Grieshammer, with her extensive experience as an arts administrator, was selected for the position of Director of
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Akron, OHIO – Summit Artspace has launched its Spring 2021 Season with three group exhibitions at 140 E Market Street, running through June 26. Visitors may view exhibitions during Summit Artspace’s public hours on Saturdays from 11 am to 5 pm. Visitors may also view exhibitions online at www.summitartspace.org or schedule a private tour of the galleries
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Click here to see the virtual Kaleidoscope Exhibit. As 2020 draws to a close, the 18th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition will be a joyous celebration of vibrant, local art that can be seen online at Summit Artspace from Nov. 20 to Dec. 19. See the link above. In-person visits to the Summit Artspace
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SHOW CANCELLED TO IN-PERSON VISITS DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. PUBLIC HOURS ARE PAUSED AT SUMMIT ARTSPACE. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. Open for Business showcases art by the most recent participants in the Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute at Summit Artspace. AEI is a partnership among Summit Artspace, Arts Cleveland and the Burton D.
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CREATIVITY DURING A CRISIS Oct. 1 – 31, 2020 | 2nd FLOOR GALLERY SUMMIT ARTSPACE ON EAST MARKET Creativity During A Crisis is an in-kind show produced by the University of Akron students and alumni, supported by Summit Artspace. Exhibited work was created during the time of pandemic and each work purchased allots 10% of the proceeds to
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