This video was filmed at Summit Artspace as part of Full Circle Storytelling, Vol. 1's season finale performance. Last year, Wandering Aesthetics and The Akronist teamed up to produce eight Full Circle Storytelling open mics – each revolving around a theme and the idea: everyone has a story. From these storytelling events, ten storytellers were chosen to … [Read more...]
Surreal paintings, photographs converge for Mustard Seed Montrose exhibit
Kevin Smalley’s surrealist, cartoon-inspired paintings require some work from the onlooker, but in doing so, he says it engages the viewer’s imagination. “I find that to be one of the most treasured experiences to looking at art and giving the viewer the gift of using their own imagination,” says Smalley, whose artwork joins that of Kevin Richards at a new show at Mustard … [Read more...]
Artist beautifies Towpath junction with 400-foot mural
At a junction along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath where bikers, runners and hikers departed from a natural setting into an urban one, they’d pass by a bare parking garage wall on Quaker Street. And when the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition (OECC) put out a call to local artists to submit proposals for a mural on the side of the garage, they may not have been aware of … [Read more...]
Western Reserve Hospital seeking artists for curated gallery exhibits
Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls is interested in enhancing the environment of the Infusion rooms in their oncology department and are seeking inspiring art from local artists. Artwork will be on an eight- to 10-week rotation in the oncology rooms and then move to the public access community gallery area. The goal of this project is not only to enhance the … [Read more...]
Full Circle Storytelling: Collected Works brings together community storytellers from across the county
This Full Circle season finale will be held on Saturday, June 4th in the Transition Gallery on the first floor of Summit Artspace located at 140 E. Market St. • Akron, OH as part of the Downtown Akron Artwalk. This event will feature live music, art and wine available for sale. Doors at 6:30 PM, Performances begin at 7 PM. Tickets are $15.00 and available at the door or … [Read more...]
‘Radio Silence’ showcase in Kenmore brings together art, music, local businesses
Repurposed historical movie theatre The Rialto and recording space Studio 1008 have teamed up to present “Radio Silence,” an exciting and progressive cultural showcase on Saturday, Nov. 14. “Radio Silence” will exhibit work from some of the best creative minds in and around the Akron area, and will be a "rolling" event, beginning at Studio 1008 at 1008 Kenmore Blvd. from 5 … [Read more...]
Local cartoonist Chuck Ayers among featured artists in Hazel Tree Interiors show
Four local artists will be featured in the upcoming art show at Hazel Tree Interiors. "Cartography of the Soul," which opens Sept. 5, will feature works from Chuck Ayers, local cartoonist legend; Michael Marras, metal sculptor; Jessica Lofthus, painter; and Karen Starr, co-owner of Hazel Tree Interiors. These four artists began this collaboration as a result of the … [Read more...]
