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 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 … Continue reading Summit Artspace Announces 2021 Arts Alive Recipients