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 |
Creative Placemaking Recipients |
Congratulations to the Placemaking Project Grant Recipients! These organizations are bringing new energy to Summit County through projects that activate public spaces, expand access to the arts, and foster meaningful community connection. With the Summit County Land Bank, we're proud to support this inspiring group of grantees and can't wait to celebrate their work.
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Patron spotlight! Representative Veronica Sims has dedicated her career to empowering others with the tools needed to effect the change they desire to see in the communities in which they live, work, play, and educate.
She is a proud advocate of the arts, and her passion stems from the importance that arts and culture must be accessible, relevant, and celebrated across the lifespan.
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Graphic from Summit Choral Society |
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Summit Choral Society: Splendid Serenade |
Sat., May 10 • 4:00pm • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Akron
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Summit Choral Society's Children's Choir Program spring finale concert! Performing Children's Choirs include: Bel Canto, Advanced Choir, Performance Choir, select extension experiences, as well as featured soloists! |
Photo from Akron Roundtable |
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The Power to Create Change Is Not Lost—It’s Local |
Thu., May 15 • 8:00pm • Quaker Square, Akron
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Maribel Pérez Wadsworth, President and CEO of Knight Foundation, is a guest speaker for Akron Roundtable! Maribel will discuss how the pivotal role of local action in shaping a resilient and inclusive future, emphasizing that meaningful change begins at the community level! |
Photo from Ohio Shakespeare Festival |
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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
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April 24-May 17 • Greystone Hall, Akron
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When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he’s eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. |
Graphic from Street Craftery |
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Made With Mom Candle Making Event |
Sat., May 17 • 3:00-5:00pm • Street Craftery LLC, Akron
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In this workshop, you’ll create your hand-made candles filled with 100% soy wax and infused with only your favorite scents! Select from over 90 fragrances on our scent wall to create the fragrance that captures your favorite memories best. |
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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