Artist Open House: Mix & Meet
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 professionals, and organizations towards advancing their practice with information tables, private mentorship opportunities, and community building. Due to renovations happening throughout the Summit Artspace building, this event will take place at the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art located at 150 E Exchange St, Akron, OH 44325.
Pay-what-you-can registration is required to attend the event. Stay tuned for more information and registration!
Past Mix & meet: 2024
Event Agenda:
Community building with other local artists, discover artist-serving organizations, and brainstorming activities | 3rd Floor Classroom
- Participating Organizations: Akron Soul Train, Artists of Rubber City, CATAC, and Curated Storefront
Speed Coaching with Professionals & Established Artists | 3rd Floor Event Space
- Professional Line-up: Ace Epps (Financial Management); Jeanine Black (Marketing Strategy); Kristen Dowey (Marketing Strategy); Tyron Hoisten (Digital Communications); Nicole Kurtz (Digital Communications & Website); Larry Tucker (Protecting Your Art: Insurance)
- Established Artist Line-up: Katie Butler (Visual); Josy Jones (Performing); Mike Marras (Visual)
- Arts Leaders Line-up: Grace Carter (Writing), Arnie Tunstall (Exhibitions)
Interactive Group Sessions | Forum Gallery & 2nd Floor Classroom
- Visual Art Critique Group led by Alexia Avdelas and Shannon Welsh at 12:30-2 p.m.
- Prioritizing Mental Health for Artists led by Amber Keaton at 2:30-4 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided!
Speed Coaching Line-up!
Business Professionals
Established Artists
Arts Leaders
