In “Rest Stop Political Theatre,” Wandering Aesthetics collaborates with Gum-Dip Theatre and Ma ’Sue Productions to explore the citizenry’s views about the process and privilege of voting in America. The three theatre companies, with the support of Citizen University and Knight Foundation, began the project with an open call for submissions with the theme of “The … [Read more...]
‘Rest Stop Political Theatre’ live street performance as part of the Downtown Akron Artwalk
Wandering Aesthetics is proud to announce a public performance of the grant-funded “REST STOP POLITICAL THEATRE” this Saturday in Downtown Akron. Wandering Aesthetics will be taking a brief “REST STOP” in the parking lot outside of Summit Artspace this Saturday, October 1st at 6:30 PM as part of the Downtown Akron Artwalk. This mobile performance– devised to … [Read more...]
Akron Art Prize features all entries under one roof, app-based voting
The Akron Art Prize truly represents the voice of the community, as it’s one of the only area art contest that’s not determined by juried votes. This year’s Art Prize runs through Oct. 1 and for the first year, all of the entries will be in one building: Summit Artspace. “Akron Art Prize is an exciting arts experience that provides artists the opportunity to display their … [Read more...]
Afro-centric walking cane artist wins this year’s Akron Art Prize
After tallying 3,657 votes over 29 days, Frederick Shortridge is awarded first place in the fourth annual Akron Art Prize. This unique Downtown Akron arts experience, sponsored by The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation, concluded on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Akron Art Museum. Shortridge received a $5,000 cash prize and the honor of having his winning artwork on display in the Akron … [Read more...]
Akron Art Prize expands to new venues for 2015
Vote your favorite submissions now through Oct. 3 Downtown Akron Partnership has kicked off the fourth annual Akron Art Prize, a month-long competition for visual artists that gives the whole community the chance to enjoy the many and varied works of local artists in the community and to be a part of the prize selection process. Participating artists submitted their works … [Read more...]
Akron Art Prize winners announced
After tallying more than 3,300 votes, results of the 2014 Akron Art Prize sponsored by the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation are in. Results were announced Oct. 4 at the finale celebration at the Akron Art Museum Congratulations to all participating artists and thank you for your time and commitment to this exciting arts experience in Downtown Akron. Results: First Place: … [Read more...]
Five tips to winning the Akron Art Prize from a former winner (Video)
Artist Christopher Kovacevich, whose portrait "Lipstick Art" was the grand prize winner of the 2013 Akron Art Prize, offers some tips for this year's contestants. The Akron Art Prize runs through Oct. 4 and will feature more than 150 artists at five venues. This year also introduces the Akron Art Prize app for an enhanced voter experience and a drawing worth $1,000 for … [Read more...]
Entries accepted for Akron Art Prize
Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is accepting applications for the third annual Akron Art Prize sponsored by the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation (MCMF). Applications will be accepted through July 7 at 5 p.m. Akron Art Prize is an exciting addition to Akron's art scene and is intended to encourage conversation and enthusiasm about art and the revitalization of the Downtown … [Read more...]
Artist mixer and grand celebration culminates Akron Art Prize contest
The second annual Akron Art Prize is coming to a close this Saturday, but it's not too late to participate and vote for your favorite piece. The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation sponsors the contest and winners will be announced in the grand lobby of the Akron Art Museum on October 5. First place receives $5,000 and the honor of displaying their piece in the Akron Art Museum … [Read more...]
Man of steel, Michael Marras
By Theresa Attalla Scraps of metal pieces, all shapes and sizes, adorned Michael Marras' worktable in Firestone Park. Various machines surrounded the space and Marras jumped to each one with intense focus. This is his studio space, small but efficient for the local artist who was born and raised in Akron, but who came home, about a year ago, from Florida. Michael Marras … [Read more...]
