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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:
Barberton Community Foundation
Photo scholarship recipients in front of a projector screen that reads "Congratulations Scholars"

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 November 20, 2025, at 11:59 pm. 

 

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

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!
 

Highlighted Events
Colorful painting of the northern lights in front of a snowy mountain and trees

Graphic from Twinsburg Parks & Recreation

Twinsburg Turkey Trot Fun Run and 5k

Sat., Nov. 15 • 9:00 am

• Twinsburg Fitness Center

Join the Twinsburg Fitness Center for the Twinsburg Turkey Trot Fun Run & 5k! 
 
A white mouse puppet on stage

Graphic from Western Reserve Playhouse

Nov. 14 - Nov. 23 

• Western Reserve Playhouse, Richfield

Same Time, Next Year is a heartwarming romantic comedy that follows the unique, decades-long relationship between two people who meet once a year for a weekend getaway. Running November 14–23, 2025, this charming and timeless story is a celebration of love, laughter, and life’s unexpected connections.
 
Photo of chalk separated by colors

Graphic from Cuyahoga Valley Art Center

Sat., Nov. 21 • 5:30 - 7:00 pm

• Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's annual Student & Faculty Exhibition will be open to the public for the artist reception on November 21, 2025!
 
Photo of people painting. Text on the photo reads "Akron-Summit Cultural Plan." The bottom of the photo has different icons such as a balance scare, a door, hand with a pencil in it, a flower, two people talking, two gears, puzzle pieces, money, a location symbol, and a painting. Text at the top of the photo is photo credit to Elizabeth Tipton.

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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