Virtual 18th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition, Nov. 20-Dec. 19, 2020
2020-12-17, 2020-12-18, 2020-12-19 | Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308
VIRTUAL 18TH ANNUAL KALEIDOSCOPE JURIED ART EXHIBITION
NOV. 20 – DEC. 19, 2020 | SUMMIT ARTSPACE ON EAST MARKET

As 2020 draws to a close, the 18th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition is a joyous celebration of vibrant, local art that can be seen virtually at the Summit Artspace website from Nov. 20 to Dec. 19. Link to the virtual show: summitartspace.org/kaleidoscope-virtual. Free 24-hour access and admission.
In-person visits to the Summit Artspace galleries have been paused through the end of 2020 due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. But visits to artist studios can be made by appointment. For a list of the artists and more information, click here.
KALEIDOSCOPE HISTORY
Kaleidoscope is organized each year by the Alliance for the Visual Arts. The annual holiday event was founded in 2003 by AVA which is the umbrella group of four area arts organizations: Akron Society of Artists, Artists of Rubber City, Cuyahoga Valley Art Center and the Women’s Art League of Akron. More than 740 active members are eligible to compete in Kaleidoscope.
KALEIDOSCOPE WINNERS
The winners, who received cash prizes, were announced via social media Nov. 19, on Summit Artspace social media and its website: https://youtu.be/MaVRr46h1jg. The virtual video premier was hosted by AVA Exhibit Chair artist Deanna Clucas and exhibit juror Christy Davis, curator of exhibitions at the Canton Museum of Art. More than 40 artists entered over 80 pieces to be considered for the show which has a prominent reputation and gives inspiration to artists and art lovers from all over Northeast Ohio.
YOU PICK THE ARTIST WHO WINS THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD!
Online viewers will be able to vote for their favorite artist to win the People’s Choice Award, a working kaleidoscope designed and hand-blown by glass artist, Bob Pozarski. The winner will be announced at the end of the show on the Summit Artspace website.
Link to the online voting: https://www.summitartspace.org/vote/

April Cameron of Akron was the 2019 People’s Choice winner for Crooked River Trail used in this year’s show promotion. She is a member of the Women’s Art League of Akron.
Special events scheduled for December are going virtual also. Artwalk on Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m., will be on line at Summit Artspace social media. New this year, Summit Artspace is hosting “Market on Market: Holiday Edition” on Saturdays, 12-5 p.m., Dec. 5 and 12, which will also be available on social media.

Present and Retro
2021-07-10 - 2021-09-25 | Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308
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 at 2 p.m. and listen to P.R. Miller share stories about some of his most pivotal works on display. The tours will be limited to 35 attendees and are first-come, first-served.
Click here for the Facebook event for August 6
Click here for the Facebook event for August 7
Present and Retro, a retrospective of P.R. Miller’s work, chronicles his extensive career and explores his three principal identities as a junk man, artist, and wizard. “The Grizzled Wizard” works with recycled scraps, reimagining them as large-scale, whimsical sculptures. This exhibition includes works made from metal, glass, clay, and more, chronicling the artist’s journey over the course of his decades-long career.

ArtWalk
2021-09-10 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Arts Distrt, Akron, Ohio, 44308
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
2021-09-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308

Chalk it up Saturday
2021-09-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308

Transition Gallery
2021-10-08 - 2021-12-18 | OH
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 in the community.

TinkeRings, Kristina Malcolm
2021-10-08 - 2021-12-18 | OH
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
2021-10-08 - 2021-12-18 | OH
Summit Artspace is thrilled to feature art from the Akron Art Library and the work of resident artists on its walls.

Welcome Gallery
2021-10-08 08:00 - 2021-12-18 17:00 | OH
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
2021-10-09 - 2021-12-18 | Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308
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 of Artists, Artists of Rubber City, Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, and Women’s Art League of Akron.

A Tradition:Kent State Print Media
2021-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
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 Anthes, Amirah Cunningham, and Brittany Gorelick, and Professor J. Leigh Garcia.

Artist Sunday
2021-11-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308
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 holiday season.

Art Walk
2021-12-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308
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
2022-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 will bring in the tools he used to create the sculptures in the exhibition and will answer any questions from the audience. This artist talk is free and open to all on a first-come, first-served basis

Akron ArtWalk
2022-03-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 celebrates all art forms and the educators who help share art with our community.

FRESH Virtual Panel: Meet the Juror and Award Winners!
2022-03-15 18:30 - 19:30 | OH
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 15 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83473727251?pwd=[REDACTED]

Spring Exhibitions Opening Night
2022-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 available virtually on Summit Artspace’s website starting April 8.

Exhibitions include:
Cycling by Micah Kraus
StarBurst Juried Regional High School Exhibition
National Collage Society 25th Annual Small-Format Exhibition
Unnatural Fibers
When We Share Our Wounds by Nick Lee

Schedule of events:
5 p.m.- Micah Kraus will perform Prepping for Eternity live.
6 p.m.- StarBurst Awards Announcement

Reassembled Memories by Bret Hines will also open on April 8 and is presented by the Artists of Rubber City in the 3rd floor BOX Gallery.

"I Thought I Heard a Cardinal Sing" Book Launch and Poetry Reading
2022-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, US
The exciting launch of “I Thought I Heard a Cardinal Sing” is coming to Summit Artspace on May 7 from 2-4 p.m. Poets featured in the anthology will read select excerpts.

This one-of-a-kind collection, spearheaded by Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour, is a culmination of poems by members of Ohio’s Appalachian population. It features a range of voices from many minority groups, including indigenous and Affrilachian (African-American artists, writers, and musicians in the Appalachian region of the United States) populations and the LGBTQ+ community. The anthology also features both poets with developmental differences and poets of all ages.

Copies of “I Thought I Heard a Cardinal Sing” will be available for purchase at Summit Artspace. See more details and the full event listing here: https://www.karigunterseymourpoet.com/events-1

Meet the Artist: Nick Lee
2022-05-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists, Lee explores the presentation of traditionally underrepresented people throughout the history of Western art. This body of work seeks to better represent Japanese Americans through portraiture.
When We Share Our Wounds will be on view in the 3G Gallery through June 25. View the exhibition virtually here: https://www.summitartspace.org/when-we-share-our-wounds-nick-lee/

Meet the Artists: Unnatural Fibers
2022-05-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 the traditions of fiber arts while pushing the boundaries of these practiced techniques by utilizing technology and unconventional materials.
Unnatural Fibers will be on view in the 2nd Floor Gallery through June 25. View the exhibition virtually here: https://www.summitartspace.org/unnatural-fibers-group-exhibition/
Featured Artwork Info: Mellow Rose by Stephen Tornero.

National Collage Society Artist Panel
2022-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 history of collage as fine art and the award-winning collages. They will also read juror Jared Ledesma’s comments on the winning pieces, and the published catalog of the exhibition will be presented. This event is free and open to all. For more information visit summitartspace.org.

Faces of Akron Opening
2022-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 Ries, and Sylvia Sykes—to create unique portraits of members of the community to reflect Akron’s diversity. Thank you to Sharon Connor, Dara Harper, Lolo Mangual-Lenke, Debbie Schinker, Derek Tholt, and Gwen Waight for submitting your portraits!

Akron ArtWalk: Young at HeART
2022-06-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, US
Celebrate the theme of arts and aging at the June 10 Akron ArtWalk. More details TBA.

Arts Alive Awards Gala
2022-06-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 art to life and help shape our community’s culture.

This benefit evening includes open galleries and artwork, music and entertainment, and a special program honoring the 2022 recipients. Heavy hors d’ouevres, desserts, and signature cocktails will be served.

VIP Patron Tickets – $100
Includes 2 drink tickets and special VIP reception from 5:30-6:30 pm
Tax-deductible portion of ticket is $50 per person

General Patron Tickets $75 (includes 1 drink ticket)
Includes 1 drink ticket and tax deductible portion of ticket is $25 per person

Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-arts-alive-awards-in-person-event-tickets-338431797617

The Arts Alive awards are supported by these generous sponsors:

Meet the Artist: Micah Kraus
2022-06-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 is learning how little he knows and can be certain about. “We Are. Are We? I Am. Am I? It is. Is it? Ok. Ok? Ok! Ok.” Said aloud, these mirrored words reorient the speaker from foundational assurance to existential uncertainty.
Cycling will be on view in the Betty and Howard Taylor Main Gallery through June 25. View the exhibition virtually here: https://www.summitartspace.org/cycling-micah-kraus/

Summer Exhibitions Opening Celebration
2022-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 in Color, Rachel Parker
Artists of Rubber City Member Show, Group Exhibition
Reconciliation, Group Exhibition
After the Storm, Emily Olszewski
Passages, Lou Camerato (presented by the Artists of Rubber City)
Wall-to-Wall Features:
Resident artist Hans Reich
Arts Alive Awards profiles
Faces of Akron portraits (by Alexandria Couch, Meryl Engler, Hope Hickman, Micah Kraus, Christine Ries, and Sylvia Sykes)

Akron ArtWalk: Only One Earth- Arts and the Environment
2022-09-09 16:00 - 21:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 artist studios open, as well as food, music, and pop-up vendors. Wick Poetry Center will have a table for its Cuyahoga Valley National Park Poetic Inventory. Additionally, 2022 Arts Alive honoree Joe Ott will create a wood-burning piece on-site.
For more information on other ArtWalk venues, check out Downtown Akron Partnership’s guide.

Eva Kwong: Artist Talk
2022-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, 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 learn about her solo exhibition at Summit Artspace, Love Between the Atoms, which features organic-inspired sculptures and two-dimensional work. The imagined biomorphic forms created in ceramic and three-dimensional printed sculptures elegantly reference natural specimens, such as cells and seeds, that remind us of the preciousness of life.
Love Between the Atoms is on view through September 17 at Summit Artspace. Public hours are Fridays noon-7 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
