International Artist Day is Monday, October 25! To celebrate, we are spotlighting the work of some of our wonderful resident artists and organizations over the next week. Today we are featuring Janean Ray, a photographer who captures everything from A to Z. Here’s what she’s been up to since moving into her studio this past February! […]
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Akron, OHIO— There is no better place to warm up from the chilly autumn weather than Summit Artspace’s galleries, where five fall exhibitions featuring local artists will be on view from October 8 – December 18. An opening reception will be held on October 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Summit Artspace. The reception is free and open to the public. Several of the exhibiting artists will be present
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Antonio Rion joined Summit Artspace as Development Intern in August 2021. He is a Graduate Assistant from the Arts Administration M.A. program at The University of Akron. Antonio received his undergraduate degree from Kent State University in Music Performance with a concentration in flute. He has always been interested in the arts, specifically music. In his
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Akron, OHIO (September 1, 2021) — Natalie Grieshammer, an arts professional at Summit Artspace, was recently promoted from Director of Galleries & Exhibitions to Director of Artist Resources. Her new role is a full-time, permanent position that will focus on strategies for resourcing artists. Grieshammer was hired as Director of Galleries & Exhibitions at Summit Artspace in March 2021. Before joining the staff, she was a
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Sam Imrie recently joined Summit Artspace as Gallery and Programs Assistant after working with us as a Curatorial Intern over the summer. She has her B.A. in Art History from The University of Akron Myers School of Art. She was a Gallery Assistant at the Emily Davis Gallery and is a Curatorial and Research Assistant
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Resident artist Lizzi Aronhalt is a painter, educator, and muralist. Her architecturally-focused work engages themes such as memory, place, and the passing of time. She spent time in Southwest Ohio at Miami University, where she earned her B.S. in Art Education with a minor in 2-D media studies. She then lived for two years in Eastern
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Akron, OHIO— ArtWalk is back and better than ever! Every three months, ArtWalk will be held in the Historic Arts District on Friday nights from 4 p.m. – 8 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
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Resident artist Jaron M. LeGrair is the founder and owner of the Jaron M. LeGrair Studio and is a Professor of Musical Theatre/Voice at Point Park University and Saint Mary’s College of California. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music from The University of Akron and his Master of Arts in Voice Pedagogy from The Ohio State University. Jaron’s studio is
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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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