A new photography exhibit enables residents to discover new spaces in Barberton through the eyes of local photographers. “Barberton: Then and Now” runs through Oct. 13 at Summit Artspace on Tusc, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., in Barberton. The gallery is open Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. The gallery is also open for Barberton 4th Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m. The … [Read more...]
Summit Artspace on Tusc exhibit paints Magic City’s past, present
What do Chief Hopocan and Olympian Glenn “Jeep” Davis have in common? Their watercolor likenesses will be part of the Summit Artspace on Tusc exhibit, “Barberton, A Brush with Magic,” by artist Don Jeffrey. The exhibit in the newly arranged gallery at Summit Artspace on Tusc will open with an artist reception on Friday, May 25, 5 to 9 p.m., for Barberton Fourth Friday. The … [Read more...]
Student art show takes place April 27 in Barberton’s Summit Artspace on Tusc
Event coincides with Barberton’s Fourth Friday — “B-Art, The Annual Barberton Student Art Show,” will feature an estimated 900 works from students in the Barberton City School District. The show will run for one night only, Friday, April 27, 5 to 8 p.m., at Summit Artspace on Tusc, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., in Barberton. Admission is free. This is the sixth year for the … [Read more...]
Student-run Akron Painting and Drawing League debuts art exhibit at Summit Artspace on Tusc
The inaugural Akron Painting and Drawing Show, curated by artist and University of Akron faculty member Del Rey Loven, will make a debut in the windows and the first floor gallery at Summit Artspace on Tusc, Friday, March 23, 5 p.m. for Barberton 4th Friday. The show will be open Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m., through April 21. The art center is located … [Read more...]
‘Bella Morte’ exhibit at Summit Artspace on Tusc finds beauty in the macabre
In artist Kelsey Smith’s world, the body is a brilliant gothic canvas, Barbie has her dark but beautiful side and the skeleton is an artwork in itself. Just in time for Halloween, “Bella Morte” features Smith’s corpsed pieces and various other darkly themed work Friday, Oct. 27 to Nov. 17 at Summit Artspace on Tusc, 571 W. Tuscarawas Blvd., in Barberton, where she also has a … [Read more...]
Barberton Better Block imagines the potential of downtown’s Second Street
July 28-29 event will include bike tours, dog park, farmers market, public art -- The Barberton Community Foundation, City of Barberton and others are teaming up to help create a “Better Block” in Barberton. On July 28 and 29, Second Street in downtown Barberton will be transformed into a revitalized and activated block full of entertainment, programming and … [Read more...]
