Hues: open now Artists create works of their own concept and topic, with one unifying factor: the primary color is Orange (FFA500). And right in time for fall! A Renaissance is Now: opens December 10 Inspired by the artistic eye of creatives like James Van Der Zee, Carrie Mae Weems, and Gordon Parks, A Renaissance is Now is an exhibition […]
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What the East Ave Market and Gallery used to be, what we are now, and what is to come soon. East Ave Market and Gallery is a family-owned and -operated business established in the city of Akron. Opening in 2020 as a monthly flea market, East Ave Market became known for its Second Saturday events. After remodeling their warehouse space […]
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RECENT EVENTS The Gift of Art Cleveland-based artists Walter Allen Rogers Jr. and Chester Hopkins-Bey recently hosted a two-day pop-up shop in the courtyard adjacent to the museum. They put the word out on social media, hoping to attract the attention of local art collectors. A group of local artists gathered, set up tables, and displayed their work for sale. […]
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From the holidays, to Valentine’s Day, and beyond—Flux Metal Arts CELEBRATES the seasons! This year we celebrate a milestone of TEN years of creative community in the jewelry and metalworking arts. We invite you to explore the gallery filled with fresh, fun and unique gifts, and featuring over twenty of your favorite local jewelry and enamel artists from across Northeast […]
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Jessica Pinsky returns to HEDGE Gallery with a striking new series of textiles titled I Can’t Remember Anything, opening November 18. Pinsky’s weavings represent her mindset during her first year of motherhood in the pandemic. Woven on a TC2 jacquard loom, the original images were chosen by going through images taken on her cell phone from the first years of […]
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Complex and saturated with stories, artist Ken Nevadomi’s work addresses challenging, oftentimes uncomfortable topics, offering a visual narrative on large-scale canvases. Nevadomi is represented by WOLFS Gallery and now resides at Judson Park, where he spends much of his time in the art therapy studio, creating smaller works. A renowned retirement community, Judson offers a large, well-stocked art facility. His […]
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Founder Gwendolyn Garth is in the process of re-inventing the nonprofit organization Kings & Queens of Art with a project called Confronting Darkness and Defying Stereotypes. At its heart will be a mobile art gallery and classroom that will serve dual purposes: to develop, promote, and increase the visibility of the artwork of minority and marginalized artists (i.e. returning citizens […]
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At the Morgan this winter, we are feeling grateful for our community of supporters after our annual Kozo harvest. The art of papermaking has a long and interesting history that can be traced to ancient China and the bark of the kozo plant over 2,000 years ago. Kozo, also called the paper mulberry plant, is the same type of fiber […]
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Katlin Shae’s Tragic Miracle at Praxis At Praxis, we love to collect sayings in our vernacular that relate to textiles and fiber art processes. A personal favorite is, “I love that with every fiber of my being.” We are thrilled to host local artist Kalin Shae in the Praxis Gallery this winter. In her statement she shares this sentiment of […]
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Summit Artspace’s art deco building, commissioned by John S. and James L. Knight in 1927 to house the Akron Beacon Journal, has abundant space to showcase art and engage the public with local artists. The historic edifice boasts five galleries and over 25 resident artist studios within its 55,000 square feet. Summit Artspace’s professional leadership recently created a strategic vision […]
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