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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
 

Creative Investment Program
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We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Creative Investment Program! In partnership with the Ian Patrick Schwarber Foundation, we have awarded artists and creatives with an investment to pursue professional development opportunities. 
 

A Q&A with J Travis,
ArtsForward Grant Recipient
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"Creating is my sanctuary. It offers me an empowering sense of control in a world that often tries to dictate everything. Through my art, I set my own beauty standards and amplify the magic of imagination. My work is a reflection of my innermost self, peeling back the layers of my identity as a wife, daughter, and allowing the uniqueness of me shine through." 

 

Huge thank you to all of our amazing presenters including J Travis at "An Evening with Artists: An ArtsForward Fundraiser" event held on December 12. Read her full Q&A on our website.

 

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Upcoming Events
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Sip and Paint Wooden Snowman

Tue., Jan. 21 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm

• Kave Coffee Bar, Barberton

Sip delicious drinks and paint your own wooden snowman at Kave Bar hosted by Main Street Barberton! No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided.
 
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Photo from Jilly's Music Room
 

Wed., Jan. 22 • 6:00pm

• Jilly's Music Room, Akron

Wandering Aesthetics is hosting a free workshop and open mic night at Jilly's Music Room! This event celebrates the belief that everyone has a story worth telling.
 
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Mindful Stitching:
Create a Fabric Meditation Book

Sun., Jan. 26 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm

• The Meditation Studio (inside The Church in Silver Lake), Silver Lake

This unique meditation class instructed by Cathy Manus-Gray engages participants in a soothing, hands-on experience that combines the art of fabric crafting with the practice of mindfulness.
 
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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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