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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

 

Upcoming Events

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Thu., May 22 • 4:30 - 6:30pm

• Kent State University Museum

Join Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce and the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for an inspiring Night Out at the Kent State University Museum!

 
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Creative Exchange

Fri., May 23 • 8:30 am - 3:00pm

• Bounce Innovation Hub, Akron

Akron Black Artist Guild is hosting their inaugural Creative Exchange—a one-day summit designed to help artists grow their careers and creative practices next week. Connect through dynamic workshops, gain fresh insights from our keynote speaker, and leave with practical strategies and meaningful new connections.

 
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"Indigenous Ways of Knowing Through Objects" with Dr. Joe Stahlman

Wed., May 28 • 12:00 - 1:30pm

• Cummings Center for the History of Psychology at The University of Akron

The Cummings Center’s Institute for Human Science and Culture is honored to welcomes anthropologist, historian, and scholar Dr. Joe Stahlman to present “Indigenous Ways of Knowing Through Objects.” The free lecture will explore ethical collaboration, knowledge sharing, and repatriation of Indigenous materials in museums. 

 
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Sat., May 31 • 10:00am - 4:00pm

• Akron Zoo

Head to the Akron Zoo and celebrate cultural diversity and enjoy crafts and games during this special event. Experience a fun, educational day featuring local art from your community.

 

ArtsNow Celebrates 10 Years

ArtsNow is proudly celebrating ten years in 2025! As we mark this milestone, we'd love to hear how ArtsNow impacted you - your experiences, takeaways, and memorable moments. 

 

Thank you for being part of our journey. We can't wait to celebrate together!

 
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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!

 
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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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