The BOX Gallery will present two new exhibits: “supra,” by Bradley Hart and “Human Nomenclature [Looting a Bazaar for Your Own Portrait],” by Davin Ebanks. The shows will open Friday, Jan. 11, 5 to 8 p.m., with a reception and a chance to meet the artists. The Small BOX will feature Hart, a commercial and fine art photographer and member of Artists of Rubber City. “supra” … [Read more...]
Artists of Rubber City host 40th Anniversary Members Show
The BOX Gallery in downtown Akron is hosting a special Members Show in celebration of the Artists of Rubber City’s (AoRC) 40th Anniversary. The exhibit, “40 Years of Artists of Rubber City,” opens May 24 and celebrates the anniversary of the membership-based organization, along with past and present members. The Members Show is an annual exhibit that displays recent artwork … [Read more...]
BOX Gallery hosts solo exhibits for artists Arron Foster, Emily Brannan
The BOX Gallery in downtown Akron is hosting two solo exhibitions: “Another Time has other Lives to Live” featuring Arron Foster and “Ache" featuring Emily Brannan. A meet-the-artists opening reception will take place Friday, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the BOX Gallery. The exhibitions will be on display through Saturday, May 12. Foster is an interdisciplinary artist whose … [Read more...]
Winners announced for 28th Annual Artists of Rubber City juried show
Artist Mark Giangaspero was awarded the first place prize for his pastel portrait “Artificial Identity” at the Artists of Rubber City’s 28th Annual Juried Show, which is now on display at the BOX Gallery, on the third floor of Summit Artspace. Second place was awarded to Christopher Darling for his body of work, three digital prints with graphite: “Cumberland Park, 33,” “The … [Read more...]
BOX Gallery hosts two solo shows with Kent State connections
The BOX Gallery in downtown Akron is hosting two solo shows from Friday, Jan. 19 through Saturday, Feb. 17: “In The Dark and The Day,” by Emily Duke and “Be Good,” by Katelyn Evans. The public may meet the artists at an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the BOX Gallery. Emily Duke earned a master’s degree at the New York State College of Ceramics … [Read more...]
Two shows at BOX Gallery feature Myers School of Art alumni
The BOX Gallery in downtown Akron is featuring two solo exhibitions from Oct. 20 through Nov. 18: “Rosie,” which will showcase work by Melissa Markwald, and “Annotations” by Katie Butler. The artists will be on hand for an opening reception Friday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the BOX Gallery, located on the third floor of Summit Artspace (140 E. Market St.). Markwald is a … [Read more...]
Dual shows at BOX Gallery make use of discarded items, embroidery, ‘dolls as metaphor’
The BOX Gallery in downtown Akron is hosting one group show and one solo show from July 14 through Aug. 19: "Delivering Stories," showcasing work by Karen Koch and Amber McElreath, and "Dolls as Metaphor," by Ralph Hunt. The artists will attend an opening reception Friday, July 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the BOX Gallery, located on the third floor of Summit Artspace, 140 E. … [Read more...]
Solo shows at BOX Gallery explore pop culture, open June 2
The BOX Gallery in downtown Akron is hosting two solo shows from June 2 through July 1: "Keep Your Eye On The Donut Not The Hole" by Breanne Trammell, and "Graphic Thrills" by Alex Strader. Both shows will focus on pop culture, and the artists will attend an opening reception Friday, June 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the BOX Gallery. Breanne Trammell is a multi-disciplinary … [Read more...]
Mythology, comics, icons make appearance at BOX Gallery solo shows
Meet artists at Jan. 13 reception -- The BOX Gallery in downtown Akron is hosting two solo shows from Jan. 13 through Feb. 18: "Earth Magic" by Matt Miller and "m" by m coy. A "meet-the-artists" opening reception will take place Friday, Jan. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the BOX Gallery, on the third floor of Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St. "Earth Magic" features a body of … [Read more...]
PRECIOUS new exhibit opens July 1 at Summit Artspace with reception; illuminating treasures crafted by 35 local artists
Summit Artspace's new exhibition, "PRECIOUS - The Fine Art of Fine Craft," features meticulously crafted works in glass, clay, wood, fiber and metal made by local artists, July 1 through Aug. 13. The community art center will host an opening reception with the artists on Friday, July 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. The reception in the Summit Artspace Gallery is free and open to the … [Read more...]
