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 |
Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits |
MonkeyPod is offering an incredible opportunity through its Third Sector Fights Back grant program! This program is providing $15,000 grants to nonprofits protecting politically vulnerable communities. Each grant includes:
- A four-year Pro-level MonkeyPod subscription (valued at $14,000)
- A $1,000 cash donation
From now until March 2025, MonkeyPod is currently seeking nonprofits that support LGBTQ+ youth. Photo by: Elizabeth Tipton
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Creative Investment Program Recipients |
Congratulations Creative Investment Program recipient Amber Keaton! Amber will be attending the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) 16th International Conference in Beverly, Massachusetts this summer.
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Congratulations Creative Investment Program recipient Randi Mull! Randi will be using this to create a Creative Art Therapy Program for our community.
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Join us for a fantastic evening full of music, storytelling, and community impact at the Knight Stage for Harmony of Inclusion: A Winter Benefit for Arts & Culture. This event is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in Summit County’s arts and culture sector. We are excited to announce performances by talented local musicians including:
- Emmanual LeGrair
- Durrell LeGrair
- Brandee Wilkinson
- Te'Anna Hunt
- Jaron LeGrair
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"I believe art is an expression of one’s life experience. It’s a form of communication. I love that I can tell a story and share a part of myself without words. And create without an audience." – Diane Johnson Thank you, Diane Johnson, for sharing how art has impacted your life at our An Evening with Artists: An ArtsForward Fundraiser!
Photo: The Green Photograph
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"Art is beauty and comfort. It reveals that which feels like home and what feels foreign. It is capable of letting us see into ourselves where we are pure and where we are grotesque." – Yoly Miller Thank you, Yoly Miller for sharing her artistic journey with us at An Evening with Artists: An ArtsForward Fundraiser! Photo: The Green Photograph
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Graphic from Akron Art Museum |
Sat., Feb. 8 • 6:00pm - 10:00 pm • Akron Art Museum, Akron
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Head to the Akron Art Museum for Akron's creative cold-weather cure featuring music, delicious food, and more! |
Graphic from Goodyear Theater |
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The Folsom Prison Experience |
Sun., Feb. 16 • 4:00pm • Goodyear Theater, Akron
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Dress in your finest prison inmate attire for this high intensity performance recreating Johnny Cash’s most significant days in his musical career- recording live in a prison. Immerse yourself in this captivating production and get ready for an exciting journey! |
Photo from House Three Thirty |
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Mr. Jeff Live at House Three Thirty! Children's Music Show! |
Wed., Feb. 5 • 6:00pm • House Three Thirty, Akron
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World Entertainment Award winner and Akron musician Mr. Jeff will be performing a fun-filled interactive concert performance at House Three Thirty! Don’t miss this high-energy musical experience that will leave kids and grown-ups smiling. |
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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