Summit County Probate Court is proud to share the fifth annual art show presenting Art for All Abilities with Summit DD and Summit Artspace in the Summit County Courthouse.
Read MoreUnder the leadership of the County of Summit and Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities, Summit County is undergoing an effort to become an Age-Friendly community- and the cultural plan and YOU have a role to play.
Read MoreChildren's Concert Society offers the following programming during every school year: Concert Hall Series, In-School Concerts, and Scholastic Composers
Read MoreArt & Sole will inspire runners and fans alike during this year’s Akron Marathon by showcasing local artists and entertainment along the scenic route.
Read MoreWith guidance from diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) leader Dr. Marlon Moore and support from ArtsNow, Summit County now has an arts and culture DEIA advisory committee with stakeholders from across sectors.
Read MoreThe “Aging is an Art Form” program was born out of the vision that art can transcend our differences—including age. According to Matt Reed, senior vice president of communications and administration for Direction Home, though they had to pivot during the pandemic and offer virtual classes, the benefits of art therapy—especially for older adults who need stress relief—are immeasurable.
Read MoreBy Guest Blogger Alicia M. Hopkins
Art has the power to tell stories, change perspectives, and help unite communities on various causes and issues. We can use art to engage people in dialogue about a particular cause or idea that is important to us or others in our community.
Read MoreIn the spring of 2021, Patterson Park Community Center launched open mic night every Friday evening from 6-7:30pm. The Community Center is creating a space for poets and spoken-word artists to come together, share readings, and create community.
Read MoreReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the US dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities through award-winning films by and about people with disabilities
Read MoreThe Akron-Summit County Public Library is grateful and excited to partner with Direction Home Akron Canton to help bring greater digital access to the Library's resources.
Read MoreThe Akron-Summit County Public Library's new Education Page provides one-stop access to the Library's rich educational resources that make navigating school easier at any age.
Read MoreAkron-Summit County Public Library cardholders can now set up and run their own virtual meetings with support from library staff. Two virtual meeting spaces are available from the library through Zoom, a web-based software that requires a device and an Internet connection to participate.
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