Connecting Arts, Culture and Community
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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 by Shane Wynn Photography; Hope Mural installation at Park East, photo by Ilenia Pezzaniti; Himalayan Arts Language & Cultural Academy, photo by Aimee Juarez |
ArtsForward Applications Now Open |
Applications for the ArtsForward grant program have officially opened! Have a creative project that aligns with the ten key priorities of the Akron/Summit Cultural Plan? ArtsForward is here to fuel your vision with the resources you need to bring it to life. Don't miss your chance to make an impact—apply today through the grant web portal! Have questions about the ArtsForward grant? Watch the recording of our info session from March 4 here. Grant applications are due on April 1, 2025.
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Creative Investment Program Recipients |
We are so excited for our Creative Investment Program recipient Nicholas Lee! Nick will be attending Kent Blossom Art Intensives (KBAI), a series of two-week studio art intensives conducted at Kent State University.
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Congratulations, Kyla! Kyla will use this investment to attend the Greenwood Spoon & Bowl Carving class at John C. Carver Folk School. |
Graphic from Weathervane Playhouse |
Now - March 30 • 7:30 - 10:00pm • Weathervane Playhouse, Akron
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The Jersey Boys take you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome works their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. |
Graphic created by Taylor Clapp |
Thurs., March 13 • 5:00 - 9:00pm • Summit Artspace, Akron
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Mark your calendars for the first Akron ArtWalk of 2025 on Thursday, March 13, and celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The theme is Creative Voices: Empowering Artists of All Abilities! |
Graphic from The Shootouts |
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The Shootouts with Special Guest India Ramey |
Wed., March 12 • 6:00pm • Musica, Akron
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The Shootouts HOME is coming to Akron on March 12, alongside special guest India Ramey! The Shootouts are known for their energetic fusion of Americana, roots rock, and country music, and were named as one of the "Country Artists to Watch for 2023" by Nashville Scene. |
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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