Service and cultural organizations have banded together to produce a digital workshop series, taught by professional artists, to residents in Summit County. Running weekly starting in August, two separate digital classes will launch, including Aging is an Art Form, hosted by Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities, and Live From the Living … [Read more...]
Nichole Epps of INKtricate Art Originals
What first caught my attention was the use of black and white voids that are filled in and oozing with bold, bright, vibrant color. Nichole Epps is an Artist and Owner of INKtricate Art Originals in Akron, took some time out of her busy schedule to interview for a segment on Around Akron with Blue Green on PBS Western Reserve. Artwork by: Nichole Epps Artwork by: Nichole … [Read more...]
Akron Soul Train discussion examines burdens, weight of words
Akron Soul Train will host an interactive discussion derived from the residency work of Akron artist Shani Richards, Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. on Akron Soul Train’s Facebook page. Her exhibit, “United,” opened March 5 and subsequently the show closed a week later due to COVID-19. Richards, a trained metalsmith, created 100 pendant necklaces of racial and ethnic … [Read more...]
Diamond Kites announce new EP, livestream release show May 23
Akron band Diamond Kites announces a new EP, titled “Working Life,” featuring three songs recorded before the pandemic and finished during the quarantine. The EP will be released Friday, May 22 on all digital platforms, with a livestream release show Saturday, May 23, at 8 p.m., on the group’s Facebook page (facebook.com/diamondkites). The show is sponsored by … [Read more...]
ArtsNow, Social Dept. launch campaign to help local arts and culture
ArtsNow has announced a partnership with Summit County business The Social Dept. to show support and solidarity for local arts and culture. The duo has launched a T-shirt series, designed by local artist and entrepreneur Andy Taray (owner of The Social Dept. & OADC / Ohioboy Art & Design Co.), in collaboration with ArtsNow. The shirt highlights the … [Read more...]
A legendary actress from Akron: The story of Wendy Duke
Editor’s note: Tessa Gaffney is a graduate assistant in the Arts Admin program at the University of Akron. This is the second in a series of interviews with notable UA alumni. Wendy Duke is the coolest person I’ve ever met and my new role model. She views theatre the same way I do: as a tool for building community and a platform to talk about important … [Read more...]
Heinz Poll, UA’s Dance Program helped create destination for dance in Akron
The Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival has been an Akron staple for nearly 50 years, and Heinz Poll himself was instrumental in making Akron a destination for dance. (Photo courtesy: Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival) Editor’s note: Tessa Gaffney is a graduate assistant in the Arts Admin program at the University of Akron. This is the first in a series of interviews with … [Read more...]
Akron Children’s Museum becomes home base for area families, plans expansion for STEAM learning
Photo: Anna Glotzer The momentum of Akron Children’s Museum, whose doors opened in late 2016, has touched the lives of families in Akron as a cornerstone for play and learning. Downtown Akron’s flourishing arts and culture, civic and community engagement, and a family-friendly network generated by Lock 3 has proven to be the perfect space for the organization. Akron … [Read more...]
Registrations open for Crafty Mart Maker Sessions for beginner, advanced artists and makers
Crafty Mart will kick off another round of Maker Sessions programming, beginning Thursday, March 5. The Maker Sessions is a seven-week workshop intensive, now in its fifth series, that invites artists and makers at various levels of experience to receive in-person training and guidance on all aspects of their business, concluding in a business launch party and … [Read more...]
Akron Soul Train hosts opening reception for ‘United’ exhibit March 5
Akron Soul Train will host an opening reception for “United,” a show featuring the works of its artist-in-residence and Akron native, Shani Richards, Thursday, March 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Akron Soul Train Gallery, 191 King James Way, in downtown Akron. As a trained metalsmith, Shani says she is fascinated with “how people use jewelry, body modifications, shoes and … [Read more...]
