Back for its 15th year at Summit Artspace on East Market, FRESH 2019 opened Jan. 11 with the most inventive works by local artists from Northeast Ohio. The show launched with a free artist reception on Friday, Jan. 11, in the main gallery at Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 East Market St., Akron. The … Continue reading FRESH 2019 has feshest local art! Here are the winners
From Friday, Jan. 11, through Saturday, Feb. 16, The BOX Gallery in downtown Akron is proud to present: supra by Bradley Hart and Human Nomenclature [Looting a Bazaar for Your Own Portrait] by Davin Ebanks. Meet the exhibiting artists at the Opening Reception on Friday, Jan. 11, 5-8 p.m. In the Small BOX, Bradley Hart, … Continue reading BOX Gallery presents solo exhibitions exploring time, place
Prism-sunset pond by Julie DiSiena of Northfield took the People’s Choice Award at the 16th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Holiday Show. The show closed Dec. 29 and the the Alliance for the Visual Arts which puts on the show made the announcement later that day after votes were counted. DiSiena is a member of the Cuyahoga Valley … Continue reading The winner of the Kaleidoscope People’s Choice Award is…
Happy holidays to all of our friends near and far! Our holiday hours are our usual schedule but here is a great run-down on one page as you plan local and amazing arts and culture outings with friends and family! SUMMIT ARTSPACE ON EAST MARKET DAY DATE OPEN HOURS GALLERIES OPEN OR EVENTS THURSDAY DEC … Continue reading Holiday Hours
Just a decade away from its centennial, the historic building that is home to Summit Artspace on East Market has been a witness to the Akron story. Summit Artspace Executive Director Kamelia Fisher felt it was time to recognize the building’s architectural beauty and significance with a mural project. She enlisted the help of artist … Continue reading Time Travel to Market Street Circa 1928
CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THAT KALEIDOSCOPE SHOW! We’re calling it Second LooKALEIDOSCOPE! Another chance to see the winners of the 16th Annual Kaleidoscope Holiday Art Show by the Alliance for the Visual Arts. The Kaleidoscope winners will move from the main gallery to the Welcome Gallery in time for Artwalk on Saturday, Jan. 5, and … Continue reading Second LooKALEIDOSCOPE: Winners in Welcome Gallery
Congratulations to Judith Carducci on her First Place Honor in the Akron Society of Artists 87th Anniversary Juried Member Show for her painting, The Puppet with the Evil Eye, And I. Congratulations also to the following winners: 2nd Place: Tom Jackson, Wachau Valley 3rd Place: Mark Clapsdale, Homeward Bound Honorable Mentions: Maryann Mosyjowski – Mystic … Continue reading Akron Society of Artists 87th Member Show
Artist Penny Smith brings her unique show, “Nature in Motion” depicting her love of the outdoors and wild animals or cherished pets, to the Summit Artspace on Tusc gallery, Nov. 24, 2018, to Jan. 19, 2019. Art lovers can meet Smith at the show opening, Sat., Nov. 24, 4-8 p.m., during the Barberton Winter Wonderland … Continue reading A life painting nature: Penny Smith’s “Nature in Motion”
From Friday, November 30 through Saturday, December 29, 2018, the BOX Gallery in downtown Akron is proud to present: “Reclaimed: Environmental Art Today” curated by Annette Yoho Feltes and “Icelandic and Archipelagic Encounters” featuring Geraldine Kiefer. Meet the exhibiting artists at the opening reception on Friday, November 30, 5-8 PM. “Reclaimed: Environmental Art Today” is … Continue reading New shows at The BOX Gallery until Dec. 29
High Arts Festival draws thousands during its run to celebrate the arts and artists in the Akron area After 23 days and thousands of votes, winners of the 2018 High Arts Festival visual arts film, literary art and music categories were announced at the finale celebration on Oct. 6. A crowd of hundreds gathered in the Historic … Continue reading High Arts Festival Winners Announced