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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
 

Call for Artists:

DEADLINE EXTENDED
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Artists at all stages of their careers are invited to express interest in creating a commemorative artwork celebrating Barberton High School’s 2026 scholarship recipients.

 

This three-dimensional piece will honor academic achievement and community investment, to be displayed inside the Barberton Community Foundation offices.

 

Submissions are due by December 8, 2025, at 11:59 pm. 

 

Interested artists should log in to the ArtsNow Grant Portal to review the application.
 
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Assembly for the Arts

Assembly for the Arts is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Marketing & Communications Officer to lead a newly structured department that will amplify the organization's visibility, impact, and public engagement.
 
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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is seeking an Events Coordinator. This position supports both the Public and Private Events teams at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, ensuring the seamless planning, execution, and success of a wide range of events. 
 
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Submission Deadline:

December 6

CVAC is proud to announce its inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase celebrating the diverse skills of photographers across our region. Submissions will be accepted in person at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center on December 5 and December 6.
 

ArtsNow Celebrates 10 Years
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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!
 
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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