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Connecting Arts, Culture

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On the left there is a photo of little girl holding two red Lego blocks, to the right is photo of a woman painting with a woman next to her, the third photo is a little boy drawing black pavement with chalk. The photo beneath these are three girls dressed in orange, red, and blue clothing throwing confetti.

Photos (Left to Right): Akron Children's Museum, photo courtesy of Akron Children's Museum; Cultural Plan focus group in 2019 with Torchbearers, photo by Shane Wynn Photography; Hope Mural installation at Park East, photo by Ilenia Pezzaniti; Himalayan Arts Language & Cultural Academy, photo by Aimee Juarez
 

Patron Spotlight
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Patron spotlight! Kemp Boyd brings a wealth of leadership experience to his role as Executive Director of Love Akron! Kemp embodies a relentless commitment to motivating others and empowering those around him to reach their full potential.

 

He is a firm believer that relationships are our greatest intervention and whether it's within the church, on the football field, or across Greater Akron, he strives to influence individuals to be change-makers and make a collective impact.

 

Upcoming Events
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Artists Sunday Weekend

Nov. 29, Nov. 30, and Dec. 1

• Summit Artspace, Akron

Visit Summit Artspace to promote the giving of the arts this holiday season! Local arts and crafts vendors will be throughout the building and galleries to encourage people to purchase art as unique gifts.
 
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Sun., Dec. 8 • 4:00pm

• Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Akron

This exciting annual festival, Lessons and Carols will be presented by the choristers and instrumentalists from Holy Trinity and Faith Lutheran Churches. This festive service is sure to bring “tidings of comfort and joy” to all!
 
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Christmas Candlelight Concert Series

Fri., Dec. 20 • 7:00pm

• St. Bernard Catholic Church, Akron

Christmas Candlelight is an exciting concert series hosted by Summit Choral Society! The concert series begins on December 20 and runs through December 21. 
 
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Do you have a project or update about the arts and culture sector that aligns with our 10 priorities from the Akron/Summit Cultural Plan? Fill out the quick form below to have your project or update featured on our website!
 
3 circular photos with blue, orange, pink, green, and yellow smaller circles around them. The first photo is On the left there is a photo of little girl holding two red Lego blocks, to the right is photo of a woman painting with a woman next to her, the third photo is a little boy drawing black pavement with chalk. The first photo is of a little girl holding two red blocks, the second photo is of a woman painting with a woman next to her, and the third photo is of a man painting a face.

Photos (Left to Right): Akron Children's Museum, photo courtesy of Akron Children's Museum; Cultural Plan focus group in 2019 with Torchbearers, photo courtesy of Shane Wynn Photography; Painter Dray Evans, photo courtesy of Aimee Juarez

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