ABOUT SUMMIT ARTSPACE
Summit Artspace is a non-profit arts organization that provides studio, exhibit and programming spaces in Summit County and the surrounding area for local artists and arts organizations; and is a center for art education open to all residents. Contact Summit Artspace at 330-376-8480. On the Web at www.summitartspace.org. Find us on: Facebook, Twitter at @AkronAreaArts, Instagram and Snapchat.
Free parking behind the building at East Market.
Handicap accessible both sites.
Elevator available both sites.
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 … Continue reading Fall Exhibitions Open at Summit Artspace on October 8
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 … Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Antonio Rion
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 … Continue reading Summit Artspace’s Natalie Grieshammer Promoted to Director of Artist Resources
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 … Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Sam Imrie
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 … Continue reading Artist Feature: Lizzi Aronhalt
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 … Continue reading ArtWalk Returns to Summit Artspace this September
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 … Continue reading Artist Feature: Jaron M. LeGrair
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 … Continue reading Artist Feature: Jennifer Worden
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 … Continue reading Summit Artspace Welcomes Three New Board Members
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 … Continue reading Summer Exhibitions Shine at Summit Artspace