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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 courtesy of Shane Wynn Photography; Hope Mural installation at Park East, photo courtesy of Ilenia Pezzaniti; Himalayan Arts Language & Cultural Academy, photo courtesy of Aimee Juarez
 

100 Days of Impact:
An Afternoon with Elected Leaders
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On April 18, ArtsNow hosted 100 Days of Impact: An Afternoon with Elected Leaders, presented by State & Federal Communications, Inc. Local artists, business owners, and elected leaders came together at the Akron Civic Theatre to recognize the importance of arts and culture in our communities.

 

Thank you to everyone who joined us and showed support for our arts culture sector.
 

Creative Investment Grant Recipient
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Congratulations, Natalie. Natalie is one of our Creative Investment Program recipients who will be using her grant to attend a Digital Weaving Lab Residency at Praxis Fiber Workshop.
 

Patron Spotlight
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This month, we are honoring Brenda Cummins! Brenda Cummins was awarded the Arts Patron award at this year's Arts Alive Awards hosted by Summit Artspace. Brenda serves as the Director of Philanthropic Services at The Cleveland Foundation.

 

The Arts Patron award is given to an artist, business, or organization that has enhanced arts and culture in the community through generous support, leadership and financial resources. Congratulations, Brenda!
 

2024 Arts Alive Awards
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Congratulations, Grace! Our Associate Director of Community Impact was the recipient of the Rising Arts Leader award at the 2024 Arts Alive Awards. We are so proud to spotlight her and all the recipients! 
 

Upcoming Events
Akron Civic Theatre

Photo courtesy of Akron Civic Theatre

OMU Presents HAUTE: The Spring-Summer Collection

Fri., May 31 • 7:30pm

• Akron Civic Theatre

The Akron Civic Theatre is thrilled to host this intimate night of high fashion featuring 10 local designers from Northeast Ohio showcasing their summer collections in a unique high fashion runway show. 
 
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Photo courtesy of CVAC
 

Framing Techniques Workshop with            Mark Giangaspero

Fri., June 7 • 9:00am - 4:00pm

• Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls

Learn secrets of professional framing with Mark Giangaspero in a comprehensive workshop designed for beginners to advanced artists. From assembling frames to refinishing used ones, you'll cover everything you need to know to elevate your artwork’s presentation.
 
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Photo courtesy of Kenmore First Friday
 

Fri., June 7  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Rialto Theatre, Akron

Kenmore First Friday has returned for another year! This free festival includes, food, live music, kid zone, and more!
 
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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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