Summit Artspace, whose mission is to support artists, will again offer the Artist as Entrepreneur Institute (AEI) program, Oct. 27 through Dec. 8. AEI is open to individuals who are interested in or are already becoming entrepreneurs in the creative arts, including but not limited to visual art, music, theater, dance and writing. AEI is presented at Summit Artspace on East … [Read more...]
Akron artist publishes ‘spooky’ book after 61 years
Jean Henriott Trawick is living proof that it's never too late to pursue your dreams. She's recently published her children's book "Spooklin" after it sat on the shelf for 61 years. The octogenarian artist, who's become a local fixture in the creative community, talks about her book, along with some of her unique art projects, one of which is a new vertical landscape of Akron. … [Read more...]
SummitLive365.com featured artist profile: Deborah Shapiro
Editor’s Note: All information (including photo) provided by artist’s profile on SummitLive365.com. *** Deborah Shapiro is a collage artist who paints with ripped and cut bits of paper from magazines. The main subjects of her art reflect her love of animals and the everyday objects that comprise her "middle-aged, suburban life." *** This post sponsored by … [Read more...]
SummitLive365.com featured artist profile: Nathaniel Montgomery
Editor’s Note: All information (including photo) provided by artist’s profile on SummitLive365.com. *** Nathaniel Montgomery, an artist since he was five years old, is an improv life coach with a background in acting, directing, improv, art and writing. He helps people realize their full creative potential. Coaching from the inside out, he uses spiritual … [Read more...]
Homes, music combine for Tuesday Musical’s new Arts-in-Residence Series
A summer soirée at a Georgian Revival manor with Akron’s most elaborate private ballroom and a classical guitar history lesson at a contemporary home in Bath are the evening programs on Tuesday Musical’s new Arts-in-Residence Series. On Thursday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m., "Summer Soirée" features the Escher String Quartet performing at the Byron R. Barder House on West Market … [Read more...]
Crafty Mart hosts new series to help local makers turn creativity into profit
Following its array of offerings for aspiring businesses in the creative community, Crafty Mart will now host a new series of entrepreneurial workshops for local makers. “The Maker Sessions: Crafting Your Creative Business” will feature local experts sharing knowledge and resources on various entrepreneurial topics for developing and promoting small, but visionary businesses … [Read more...]
Summit Artspace sponsors ‘Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute’ to help creatives build their brands
Want to build a strong brand as a creative business in the areas of fine and performing arts, writing, media and design or another art-based venture? 'The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute' offers an intensive course April 23, 24, 30 and May 1, 2016 at Summit Artspace to help your passion thrive. AEI is underwritten by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation through Summit … [Read more...]
Yeats, Dickinson combine with jazz in April 21 concert presented by Tuesday Musical
Combining jazz and classical with the poems of Yeats and Dickinson, pianist and composer Gregg Kallor and mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala will perform Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in EJ Thomas Hall, presented by Tuesday Musical. The finale of Tuesday Musical’s 2015-16 season, the concert will include selections from the duo’s Exhilaration, a CD featuring Kallor’s … [Read more...]
Sidewalk chalk artist, ‘life artist’ Michael Clark makes the world his canvas (Video and Article)
On a recent warm morning, Michael Clark draws murals made out of sidewalk chalk outside the Coffee Pot Cafe, just next to the Akron-Summit County Public Library. The sidewalk is Clark’s canvas as he regales pedestrians walking by. Clark's murals range from small words of inspiration to large subjects, and he says that he draws inspiration from social media like Facebook and … [Read more...]
Author discusses journey to renovate condemned home
With no knowledge of residential repair, Ron Tanner and his girlfriend Jill embarked on a risky, intense journey into home renovation with unrealistic deadlines, massive rat infestations and numerous physical, emotional and mental tests where at every turn something went wrong. With just each other to endure the nearly impossible odds, they took this fascinating, heartwarming … [Read more...]
