The world around us is changing at an unprecedented rate as the climate changes, shifting weather patterns and affecting our natural environments as well as our man-made ones. Artists and curators have been taking on the subject of these issues, often pointing out the problems, yet not often giving viewers hope for a brighter future. In Life Out of Balance, […]
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The Synapse series at The University of Akron (UA) probes ideas, images, and mutual interests connecting art and science professionals and disciplines. Open to all university disciplines and the public, Synapseevents take the form of residencies, internships, collaborative projects, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and exhibitions. Synapse is a means for exploring enlightened collaborations on diverse topics ranging from artificial intelligence […]
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Passion and Joy features artwork made by practicing professional artists with developmental differences from Passion Works and Planet Joy studios. These artists have accomplished many creative ventures, from designing product lines and creating public artwork to installing exhibitions and enhancing the festival experience. Although people have historically perceived these artists as unemployable non-viable citizens, they create visual evidence of their […]
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Material Reckoning is on display at Emily Davis Gallery, featuring the work of Sheila Pepe (Brooklyn NY), Rina Dweck (Brooklyn NY), Jamele Wright Sr. (Ohio-born; Atlanta GA), and Cleveland Art Prize Emerging Artist Lauren Yeager (Cleveland OH). These artists work with found objects and materials to explore how what we make and leave behind defines us. Celebrating cultural identity […]
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Beginning May 3, the Emily Davis Gallery at The University of Akron’s Myers School of Art will premiere two exhibitions: Rubber City to Rust Belt: The End of Akron’s Rubber Industry 1976-1987 and Selections from the Myers School of Art Collection. Rubber City to Rust Belt: The End of Akron’s Rubber Industry 1976-1987 will feature the work of Daniel Mainzer, former staff photographer […]
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In response to the FRONT International 2018 theme, An American City, Emily Davis Gallery narrows its focus to a more personal lens in A House is Not a Home. The idea of “home”—whether physical space, representative objects, personal stories, or fantastical narratives—is explored by these regional artists spanning two major Rust Belt cities. Throughout the exhibition, artists utilize found objects […]
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Everyone can remember an art teacher from their past. Whether you were sticking Elmer’s glue on dry macaroni or applying opaque streaks of watercolor to cardstock, creative expression for most people is associated with early development. For those who took art classes in college, the artistic process became gradually more serious and intense. Often exhibitions focus on the talent of […]
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