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    Closed for Thanksgiving

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    Happy Thanksgiving! SA is closed today, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 for the holiday. We reopen for Friday, Nov. 27, 12-7, and Saturday, Nov. 28, 12-5.

  • Open for Business

    Open for Business AEI Cohort Exhibit, Oct. 9-Dec. 19, 2020

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    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 […]

  • Market on Market
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    Market on Market: Holiday Edition at Summit Artspace

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    Market on Market: Holiday Edition is an in-person, socially-distanced Holiday Artisanal Market that showcases local artists and their handmade work. DATES on Saturdays, 12-5 p.m.: November 21 November 28 December […]

  • Open for Business

    Open for Business AEI Cohort Exhibit, Oct. 9-Dec. 19, 2020

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    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 […]

  • Market on Market
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    Virtual Market on Market: Holiday Edition at Summit Artspace

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    Market on Market: Holiday Edition is now a virtual event sponsored by Summit Artspace on its social media. The holiday artisanal market showcases local artists and their handmade work. In-person […]

  • Featured

    Virtual Dec. 5 Artwalk

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    Akron Artwalk at Summit Artspace moves to online for Sat., Dec. 5, 2020, starting at 5 p.m., on SA social media--Facebook and Instagram. In-person visits to the Summit Artspace galleries […]

  • Market on Market
    Featured

    Virtual Market on Market: Holiday Edition at Summit Artspace

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    Market on Market: Holiday Edition is now a virtual event sponsored by Summit Artspace on its social media. The holiday artisanal market showcases local artists and their handmade work. In-person […]

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    Present and Retro

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    We are thrilled to offer two very special guided exhibition tours of Present and Retro, led by “The Grizzled Wizard” himself. Join us on August 6 at 5:30 p.m. and August 7 […]

  • ArtWalk

    Historic Arts Distrt Akron, Ohio

    ArtWalk is back! Every three months, visit the Historic Arts District to celebrate and support the arts and local artists. Chalk drawings, pop-ups, performances, food trucks, and more!

  • Chalk it Up Friday

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    ArtWalk is back! Every three months, visit the Historic Arts District to celebrate and support the arts and local artists. Chalk drawings, pop-ups, performances, food trucks, and more!

  • Chalk it up Saturday

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    ArtWalk is back! Every three months, visit the Historic Arts District to celebrate and support the arts and local artists. Chalk drawings, pop-ups, performances, food trucks, and more!

  • Transition Gallery

    Women’s Art League Fall Member Exhibition The goal of the Women’s Art League is to unite the women artists of Akron who are interested in the advancement of the arts […]

  • TinkeRings, Kristina Malcolm

    TinkeRings, Kristina Malcolm Kinetic jewelry is elevated to fine art through exquisite craftsmanship and creates a healing experience for the wearer.

  • Wall to Wall: Featured Art

    Summit Artspace is thrilled to feature art from the Akron Art Library and the work of resident artists on its walls.

  • Welcome Gallery

    Babe…I Thought, Meryl Engler This series of woodcuts explores the devolution of a relationship through the symbol of the chain link fence, denoting a physical barrier and a power relationship.

  • 19TH ANNUAL KALEIDOSCOPE JURIED EXHIBITION

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    The Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition is an annual holiday show presented by the Alliance for the Visual Arts (AVA). This show is open to all members of AVA organizations: Akron Society […]

  • A Tradition:Kent State Print Media

    A Tradition: Kent State Print Media A selection of artwork from alumni, students, staff, and faculty of the Print Media and Photography department at Kent State University, co-curated by graduate students Alex […]

  • Artist Sunday

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    There’s perhaps nothing more personal than the gift of art! Artists Sunday® is celebrated the first Sunday after Thanksgiving. Shop with artists and give something special, unique, and artistic this […]

  • Art Walk

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    A festive evening of art, food, and fun! Enjoy special holiday gift-giving ideas from Summit Artspace artists and caroling by Summit Choral Society youth and adult performers.

  • Artist Talk: Kenn Hetzel

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    On Feb. 26 at 2 p.m., artist Kenn Hetzel will give a talk about his solo exhibition, "Thinking Large, Working Small," on view now in Summit Artspace's 3G Gallery. Kenn […]

  • Akron ArtWalk

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Food, music, art, and fun! Join Summit Artspace and our community partners in the Historic Arts District for an arts education-themed ArtWalk on March 11 from 4-8 p.m. This event […]

  • FRESH Virtual Panel: Meet the Juror and Award Winners!

    Summit Artspace presents a virtual panel with this year's FRESH juried exhibition award winners and juror Jared Ledesma, senior curator at the Akron Art Museum. Tune in on Tuesday, March […]

  • Spring Exhibitions Opening Night

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Five new exhibitions open at Summit Artspace on April 8, 2022! Several of the exhibiting artists will be present on opening night from 5-7 p.m. The exhibitions will also be […]

  • Meet the Artist: Nick Lee

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Meet artist Nick Lee on Saturday, May 14 from 3-5 p.m. and learn about his solo exhibition at Summit Artspace, When We Share Our Wounds. In Summit Artspace's inaugural exhibition […]

  • Meet the Artists: Unnatural Fibers

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Meet the exhibiting artists in Unnatural Fibers on Saturday, May 21 from 3-5 p.m. Local artists Trey Gehring, Erin Miller, Priscilla Roggenkamp, Allison Smith, and Stephen Tornero are rooted in […]

  • National Collage Society Artist Panel

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    The National Collage Society presents a panel composed of artists participating in the 25th Annual Small-Format Exhibition on May 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Summit Artspace. They will discuss the […]

  • Faces of Akron Opening

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Join us for the reveal of the Faces of Akron portraits on May 27 from 5-7 p.m. We commissioned six local artists—Alexandria Couch, Meryl Engler, Hope Hickman, Micah Kraus, Christine […]

  • Akron ArtWalk: Young at HeART

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Celebrate the theme of arts and aging at the June 10 Akron ArtWalk. More details TBA.

  • Arts Alive Awards Gala

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Time to honor the best and brightest representing local arts and culture! Since 2002, the Arts Alive Awards have recognized gifted artists, talented arts educators, and change-making advocates who bring […]

  • Meet the Artist: Micah Kraus

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Meet artist Micah Kraus on Saturday, June 25 at 3 p.m. and learn about his solo exhibition at Summit Artspace, Cycling. In this exhibition, Kraus grapples with information overload and […]

  • Summer Exhibitions Opening Celebration

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Visit six new summer exhibitions at Summit Artspace on July 22 from 5-7 p.m. Summer exhibitions include: Love Between the Atoms, Eva Kwong My Favorite People, Kirk Mangus (1952-2013) My World […]

  • Akron ArtWalk: Only One Earth- Arts and the Environment

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Summit Artspace presents the quarterly Akron ArtWalk on Sept. 9. This ArtWalk is centered around the theme, “Only One Earth: Arts and the Environment.” Summit Artspace will have galleries and […]

  • Eva Kwong: Artist Talk

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    "One of the most influential artists working in ceramics during the past 50 years is Eva Kwong." -Anderson Turner for the Akron Beacon Journal Meet internationally-acclaimed artist Eva Kwong and […]

  • Fall Exhibitions Opening Night

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Fall exhibitions open at Summit Artspace on Oct. 7 from 5-7 p.m. Fall exhibitions will be on view Fridays noon-7 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. through Dec. […]

  • Global Entertainment Expo by Shanti Community Farms

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Satruday, September 21, 2024 | 5:00-10:00 pm Join Shanti Community Farms for the most exciting event of the year - the Global Entertainment Expo (GEE)!  From jaw-dropping performances to mind-blowing […]

  • Sculpture of flattened cans with a blue ink print which represents a can of whole kernel corn.

    CrockPot-Luck

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Please join FRESH curators Abby Cipar and Julie Polsinelli for an evening of food and togetherness at Summit Artspace. In tandem with the FRESH: Soft Offerings exhibition, a potluck will be held Friday, […]

  • It’s Raining 1099s!

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Join us for our Artist Care program, It's Raining 1099s! On Saturday, February 22, from 1-3 p.m. join instructor Elaine Grogan Luttrell for a workshop covering taxes for artists. This program […]

  • March Akron ArtWalk

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Mark your calendars for the first Akron Artwalk of 2025 on Thursday, March 13, and celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The event will take place from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Supported in part […]

  • Flyer for Spring Exhibitions featuring Metal Sculpture that looks like a head by Mike Marras.

    Spring Exhibitions Open

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Spring exhibitions | April 11–June 14, 2025 Betty and Howard Taylor Main Gallery | The Bottom of Reality | Michael Marras Welcome Gallery | Congressional High School Art Competition Intersections Gallery | Impressions and Expressions | Group […]

  • Artist Launchpad

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Propel Your Career as an Artist – Apply now for 2025! The deadline to apply is Monday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m. This immersive and interactive course is designed to support your growth […]

  • Artist Launchpad

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Propel Your Career as an Artist – Apply now for 2025! The deadline to apply is Monday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m. This immersive and interactive course is designed to support your growth […]

  • Artist Launchpad

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Propel Your Career as an Artist – Apply now for 2025! The deadline to apply is Monday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m. This immersive and interactive course is designed to support your growth […]

  • Artist Launchpad

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Propel Your Career as an Artist – Apply now for 2025! The deadline to apply is Monday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m. This immersive and interactive course is designed to support your growth […]

  • Artist Launchpad

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Propel Your Career as an Artist – Apply now for 2025! The deadline to apply is Monday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m. This immersive and interactive course is designed to support your growth […]

  • Flyer for the Arts Alive Awards Gala taking place on May 21.

    Arts Alive Awards Gala at House Three Thirty

    House Three Thirty 532 W Market St, Akron, OH, United States

    Save the date for the Arts Alive Awards Gala and Ceremony on May 21, 2025. This unforgettable evening, filled with food, music, gallery exhibitions, award presentations and more, is an […]

  • Artist Launchpad

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Propel Your Career as an Artist – Apply now for 2025! The deadline to apply is Monday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m. This immersive and interactive course is designed to support your growth […]

  • Artist Launchpad

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    Propel Your Career as an Artist – Apply now for 2025! The deadline to apply is Monday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m. This immersive and interactive course is designed to support your growth […]

  • Akron Bicentennial ArtWalk – June 12

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    Join us for the Akron Bicentennial-themed ArtWalk on Thursday, June 12, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.! This event will host vendors from the Akron Bazaar on Summit Artspace's 3rd floor. […]

  • Closed July 4th and 5th

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    The building is closed July 4 & 5 for the holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, July 11, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. for the opening of our fantastic […]

  • Coming soon poster for the Summer Exhibitions at Summit Artspace!

    Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    Five exhibitions open at Summit Artspace on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Spring exhibitions will be open during public hours on Fridays from Noon to 7:00 […]

  • Akron ArtWalk

    Summit Artspace on East Market 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH

    Experience a quarterly celebration of the arts featuring artist vendors, creative activities, music, food, and more throughout the Historic Arts District. Join us on Thursday, September 11, from 5:00 - […]

  • Colorful flyer for Artist Open House: Mix & Meet on Saturday, October 25 from 12–4pm at Myers School of Art, featuring a handshake graphic and text 'Pay What You Can'.

    Artist Open House: Mix & Meet

    Myers School of Art 150 E Exchange St, Akron, OH, United States

    Local artists working in all disciplines are invited to join us for Artist Open House: Mix & Meet on Saturday, October 25, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meet fellow artists, business […]

  • Light blue artists sunday logo on a dark blue background with abstract colorful swirls on the sides. Text reads 'the weekend after thanksgiving'

    Artists Sunday Weekend Shopping Event at Lock 3

    Lock 3 200 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States

    Opening Night – Black Friday Friday, November 28 | 5–9 p.m. Small Business Saturday November 29 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Artists Sunday November  30 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This event […]

  • Light blue artists sunday logo on a dark blue background with abstract colorful swirls on the sides. Text reads 'the weekend after thanksgiving'

    Artists Sunday Weekend Shopping Event at Lock 3

    Lock 3 200 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States

    Opening Night – Black Friday Friday, November 28 | 5–9 p.m. Small Business Saturday November 29 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Artists Sunday November  30 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This event […]

  • Light blue artists sunday logo on a dark blue background with abstract colorful swirls on the sides. Text reads 'the weekend after thanksgiving'

    Artists Sunday Weekend Shopping Event at Lock 3

    Lock 3 200 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States

    Opening Night – Black Friday Friday, November 28 | 5–9 p.m. Small Business Saturday November 29 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Artists Sunday November  30 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This event […]

  • W. I. P. Artist Meet-up

    Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, US

    W. I. P. Artist Meet-up Artists gather with no agenda. Events take place at varying locations throughout the community two to three times per year. Location TBD- Break Room or […]

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