ArtsNow recently spoke with the owners of three local art spaces, all owned and operated by women of color.
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A life size statue of Sojourner Truth is planned for installation in downtown Akron, Ohio to celebrate the women’s suffrage centennial and the pivotal role that she played in attaining voting equality for all women.
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From July to September 2021, Summit ArtSpace featured "Present and Retro," an exhibition featuring legendary Akron artist P.R. Miller. His work has inspired generations of Akron artists.
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Artist Peter Jones (Seneca/Onondaga) returned to Akron in October of 2021 to kick-off a new project with the City of Cuyahoga Falls. Explore his career, connection to our region, and his insights into honoring Native American culture.
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October 2021 marked the city’s first annual Latin American Festival. Meet Rita Aggerwal, co-director of Proyecto RAICES, who helped to organize the festival designed to celebrate and connect neighbors to Latin American culture in Akron.
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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.
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QuTheatr is a multigenerational initiative to foster relationships and produce theatre created by and meant for LGBTQIA+ people.
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Akron METRO’s Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center features public art exhibition cases for art displays. Located near the Transit Center’s main entrance, the cases offer passengers an opportunity to view the locally made art while waiting for their buses.
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“HOME” is a project rooted in the neighborhood of West Hill in Akron, OH and created by the Chameleon Village. The project was sparked by recent efforts by the West Hill Neighborhood Organization (WHNO) to expand the live/work zoning in the neighborhood.
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Under 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.
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The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center announces their Vibrant Pallet Scholarship Program, offering full class scholarships to the community.
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Children's Concert Society offers the following programming during every school year: Concert Hall Series, In-School Concerts, and Scholastic Composers
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Art & Sole will inspire runners and fans alike during this year’s Akron Marathon by showcasing local artists and entertainment along the scenic route.
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Tuesday Musical is an anchor arts organization that’s been in Akron for over 130 years. Known for some of the best classical and jazz music performances in the region, its legacy also includes annual scholarships over the past 65 years, as part of its mission for community engagement.
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Meet Francine Parr, Artistic Director of The Millennial Theatre Project.
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Local storytellers and Akronites EbaNee Bond, RaJohn Butler, Joy Gadson, Charlee Harris, Ebony Hill, Dominic Moore-Dunson, and John Smith participated in the Akron Podcast Lab, a four-month workshop learning the art of podcasting.
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The ArtsNow Presents calendar was created as a method to address the multi-faceted world of public art in Summit County, and we approached the project with two key audiences in mind: artists and community members.
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