“Outlaw Ink: Hück and Hogarth,” currently on view at the Emily Davis Gallery, in the University of Akron’s Myers School of Art, consists of everything from “hillbillies doing bad stuff” in Middle America to the urban dystopia of 18th century England. On display through Feb. 14, the exhibit features works by American printmaker Tom Hück accompanied by one of his major … [Read more...]
Exhibit at UA’s Emily Davis Gallery explores concept of ‘home’
In response to the currently running “FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art,” The University of Akron's Emily Davis Gallery (part of the Myers School of Art) presents the exhibit, “a House is not a Home,” which runs through Sept, 28 and features six regional artists who explore the idea of “home” – whether physical space, representative objects, personal … [Read more...]
Art exhibit at UA’s Emily Davis Gallery explores concept of ‘home’
'A House is not a Home' exhibit runs concurrent with 'FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial -- In response to the currently running “FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art,” the University of Akron’s Emily Davis Gallery, Myers School of Art will present the exhibit, “a House is not a Home,” which features six regional artists and explores the idea … [Read more...]
UA’s Emily Davis Gallery hosts Yoko Ono 10th anniversary art exhibit
Yoko Ono’s “Imagine Peace” is an interactive and thought-provoking art exhibit that invites guests to leave their mark, share their hopes and contemplate the meaning of peace. The exhibit is returning to Emily Davis Gallery, after 10 years, commemorating the show’s 2007 debut. “Imagine Peace” features 50 years of Ono’s artwork and is on view Dec. 8 through Jan. … [Read more...]
Closing reception Oct. 21 last chance to see ‘Altered States,’ ‘Heatsink’ exhibits at Emily Davis Gallery
There’s still time to check out two concurrent exhibits at the Emily Davis Gallery, in the University of Akron’s Myers School of Art. “Heatsink” and “Altered States” are on view through Oct. 21. “Altered States: Works,” on the lower level, showcases the work of Cleveland artists Christi Birchfield and Lauren Davies. Birchfield specializes in … [Read more...]
Ohio Collage Society features 2D, 3D art for Summit Artspace show
Member show includes 60 works, runs June 2 through July 1 -- Residents may have to go back more than once to take in all of the perspectives they’ll find in the Ohio Collage Society’s 11th Annual Member Show at Summit Artspace on East Market, opening Friday, June 2. The artists will meet with visitors at the Summit Artspace gallery for a free reception on June 2 from 5 to … [Read more...]
Photographer Krista Wortendyke brings her violence-awareness project ‘Killing Season Chicago’ to Akron
Chicago-based photographer Krista Wortendyke will feature her work "Killing Season Chicago" at the University of Akron's Myers School of Art. The exhibit will be showcased until Friday, April 14. "Killing Season Chicago" depicts the sites of homicides. In 2010, Wortendyke documented the location of every homicide in Chicago from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The result is an … [Read more...]
Immersive exhibit at University of Akron’s Emily Davis Gallery combines technology, architecture
Plexiglass, LED lights, projectors and other technology will merge for the interactive "Strataform" exhibit at the Emily Davis Gallery, at The University of Akron's Myers School of Art. Opening April 3, "Strataform" reacts to whoever's in the room, using sensors and projectors, casting dreamlike images onto the wall. This "living architecture" exhibit includes nearly 10,000 … [Read more...]
UA art student connects Quaker Square, Summit Artspace with new exhibit
Weekend Quaker Square events also include ‘Heartfelt Holiday Popup’ -- A University of Akron Myers School of Art student will launch a new exhibit this weekend that addresses better connection between the city and the university, as well as repurposing downtown's Quaker Square complex through creative placemaking. Nathan Prebonick’s BFA Senior Exhibition “Interface,” … [Read more...]
Art Bomb Brigade to celebrate unveiling new public art at the funky Downtown Laundromat
The Myers School of Art announces its new Art Bomb Brigade project (funded by the Knight Foundation). The project involves the construction of a 3,000-square-foot mural at the funky Downtown Laundromat of 1035 S. Main St. Art students from UA and local high school students with the Arts LIFT program will work with Matt Miller, Myers alumnus, to paint the mural, which is … [Read more...]
