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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

 

An Evening with Artists:
An ArtsForward Fundraiser

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We can't wait to see you all in one week at our first ever "An Evening with Artists: An ArtsForward Fundraiser" on December 12! 

 

Attendees will have the chance to mingle with fellow art enthusiasts and the brilliant minds at the heart of ArtsForward projects.

 

Upcoming Events

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Graphic from Peg's Foundation

Holiday Hearth: An Agora of Handmade Works

Dec. 7 - 8, 14 - 15

• Peg's Gallery, Hudson

Peg’s Gallery is hosting two festive weekends filled with unique, handcrafted works by talented local artists. Find one-of-a-kind gifts that bring heart and artistry into every home.

 
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Graphic from UA School of Music

 

Sun., Dec. 8 • 5:30pm

• Guzzetta Hall, University of Akron

The University of Akron Choral, Brass, and Jazz Programs present ‘Tis the Season, a celebration of the coming season including Christmas Hymns and Carols, and more celebrating the Winter-time.

 
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Photo from James & Jamesy

 

O Christmas Tea:
A British Comedy

Sat., Dec. 14 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm

• Goodyear Theatre, Akron

"When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the duo conjure wildly funny solutions to stay afloat, and sweep the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas."

 
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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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