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ART x LOVE

A woman-owned creative agency based in Akron, Ohio. We make art work.
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We provide a range of creative and strategic services for multinational brands, cities, local businesses, and community organizations. In the last 5 years we have hired more than 300 local artists and helped generate millions of dollars of positive creative and equitable investment for the communities in which we work.

09/13/2023

🅰️+ MAINTENANCE // Our benches were created 5 years ago to bring functional seating and “destination worthy” sculpture to all regions of Akron. We’ll be retrieving each bench this fall to make some minor repairs, and would like to invite local families and companies to sponsor the repairs and be recognized on the sign displayed next to each A. Please contact us for more details and info about sponsorship tiers. The benches are located at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, International Soap Box Derby, and the Firestone Park Rec Center. We also have a fourth A available for display, and would be happy to entertain any locations you’d like to see it in North or West Akron.
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The Destination Akron benches were created by Comunale Sculptural and Jeremy Brandon Jenkins for our project, and represent 1 of 98 unique initiatives we produced across Akron’s 24 neighborhoods in 2017-2018 with support from the Knight Foundation.
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09/13/2023

📺 STAY TUNED! We'll be on PBS Western Reserve with Stephanie Post York and in the coming weeks, and will share the link soon. We had a great time discussing our , how we , and how we are using new technologies to take .
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09/08/2023

to the magical realism of Scotland. Mac attended lectures at St. Andrews' Institute for Theology, Imagination, and the Arts (ITIA) from 2002-2005, and did these plein aire sketches while attended their annual conferences. ITIA offered an accelerated PhD program for interdisciplinary studies, and the conversations Mac had there still reverberate through the way we think about .
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09/06/2023

Home is where the heART is // We're excited to share that we've been selected as the artists in residence for this year-long initiative with Cuyahoga Falls City Schools, funded with support from the Ohio Arts Council and the GAR Foundation.
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"Home is where the heART is" will combine research, art, and design to create a permanent art piece for Cuyahoga Falls’ new combined middle and high school building. Students, staff, and faculty will learn best practices for interdisciplinary project management as we engage residents, community members, elementary schoolers, middle schoolers, and high schoolers with interactive opportunities to share and develop their vision for what "home" means, and how it can best be represented now and through the future. Students will also learn about the work and creative methods of Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant), and international and local artists.
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We're thrilled to partner with the amazing team at Cuyahoga Falls High, Bolich Middle, and Roberts Middle Schools. Join us at Octoberfest in downtown Cuyahoga Falls on September 15th to meet our team, and stay tuned for more exciting updates!
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09/05/2023

SPIRIT OF SEASONS // Today doesn't feel like fall, but we're looking forward to cooler days ahead. If you're out and about on the towpath, check out our community murals at the Summit Lake Apartments (Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority), including these three from our project that face north toward the Reach Opportunity Center.
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09/03/2023

AKRON III - We never gave up on completing and finding a home for this community mural from our project. AKRON III was created in 2018 at our at , and has since been painted by Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, students from Emmanuel Christian Academy, members of Leadership Akron, people touring our old studio, visiting artists, and participants from our Free Paint Fridays. Literally hundreds of community members of all ages, perspectives, and abilities made their mark to complete this mural. And now, 5 years later, AKRON III has found a home at IBH Addiction Recovery's new facility in Firestone Park (1601 S Main Street, Akron, OH). Akron III reflects the determination and spirit that will forever endear us to this community. Thank you !
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And if this mural looks familiar to you, it's because AKRON I is at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) and AKRON II is across from Akron Family Restaurant.
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09/02/2023

💖 Today's the last day for our BIG art sale! We'll be here until 5pm, and the sale is also online (but just 'til 5pm). Get something fun, inspiring, and creative before time runs out!
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08/28/2023

COLOR FIELD // Our progress on the "Land of Opportunity" mural at Cleveland Public Library's Rice Branch reminds us of the color field style of abstract painting that emerged from New York City during the 1940's and 50's, and also conjures thoughts of the "Wall of Sound" music production style of the 1960's. We're putting finishing touches on the mural this week, and thought we'd immerse you in these fields of color and walls of sound to see what they inspire in you.
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Special thanks to The Entrepreneurship Program at John Carroll University for supporting this ongoing collaborative community art project which started with our walkability assessment and projects in 2020-2022.
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08/26/2023

We're thrilled to announce that we're creating a community activity book for the City of Green, Ohio - Government! Thanks to all who joined us last week at to share your preliminary insights and thoughts for the book. We received more than 100 submissions and can't wait to share this amazing participatory design tool and educational resource for residents of all ages and abilities!
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Special shout out the kind and curious grasshoppers who hung out with us, and all who gently appreciated them.
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08/25/2023

AKRON BRANCHES // In 2018, we engaged Kontur Wood Works in collaboration with the City of Akron's Arborist to produce four benches using trees felled from different parts of the city. Each of these benches was made from a branch of one of those trees, and installed with signage providing the historic human context for its life. These benches were installed for free at various locations across Akron for the last four years as part of our project. We are currently in the process of refurbishing them, and look forward to honoring their original purpose – to have a home and provide an area for rest and reflection in each geographic region of the city.
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We are currently seeking new locations to install our South and East benches. Where would you like to see them?
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08/22/2023

HIO!!! Join us for the ultimate early holiday shopping opportunity! September 1st + 2nd we're offering awesome discounts on original art, prints, gifts, and more as we move into our new space. Celebrate with us and give the gift of Art x Love!
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Shop with us at 1969 N Cleveland Massillon Rd., Akron, OH or make your purchase online 9/1-9/2 with this special limited time offer! Note: original art sales online may go to higher in-store offers.
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08/21/2023

We are so honored to be featured in the latest Experience Akron Canton magazine! One of the reasons we love making public art is seeing how it can transform not only cities, but also inspire and energize photos! Check out a few pages throughout the magazine featuring work (VOTE at Asian Services In Action - ASIA, the Art Bomb Brigade's Dawn Revisited, and of course, painter Alan Lunda at the AKRON mural in the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK).
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What's your favorite Akron photo-backdrop?

08/20/2023

Designing for and celebrating with the people you love is what it's all about. Happy 6th Anniversary Danny & Haley Sloan!
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08/19/2023

Lafayette refused to budge while we charged the silent disco headsets for today’s PorchRokr afterparty at House Three Thirty from 9:00pm - 11:00pm. Be sure to follow Highland Square PorchRokr Festival and check out the amazing bands, businesses, and artists on display - then get your groove on and dance the night away!
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08/15/2023

☮️💖📚 CommUNITY is the message!
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Work in progress from our community mural at the Rice Branch Library. We're lovin' these colors and the community's creative expressions.
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08/13/2023

🥕PLENTY // The aforementioned 5 ft. x 7 ft. oil painting with carrots that Mac did in 2000, and the summer sketch that inspired it. "I wanted to reach out and really engage the audience in a participatory experience," says Mac. "People would see all kinds of things in the background and get closer and closer to the painting, and eventually find themselves in this strange situation standing under carrots hanging from a rope above a rabbit hole." Mac created several of these large scale paintings, but they all sold and this is the only one he still has a photograph of. Note to artists: take plenty of pictures, and always back things up at least 2x.
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08/11/2023

OFF THE WALL // As we transition to our new studio space, these keepsakes caught our eye lingering on the wall.
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1. The fake carrots that hung in front of Mac's "Land of Plenty" series. These large scale oil paintings were created using a thrilling dance-painting technique Mac developed in college. He then painted cartoon scenes over the abstract expressionist backdrop, and staged Elmer Fudd inspired traps in front of each one. Naturally, the carrots hung over the painted rabbit hole.
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2. A pool lock from Reservoir Park. Our community art and placemaking projects revitalized the pool and community center, so much so that kids started cutting the locks and breaking in at night. This was the third lock they cut in the summer of 2018 to swim at night. Given the historic lack of interest and awareness of the pool that preceded this project, the cut locks were considered "a good problem to have."
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3. There's a man named Dave who hangs out at Old 97, in Akron's Kenmore neighborhood, and does drawings of Happy Jesus. If you see him around, say “Hi,” and you might get a Happy Jesus of your own.
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4. We cherish our local creative landscape, from the independent artists to the full-time design professionals. Each are problem solvers in their own way, and we're grateful for these reminders of the amazing work, perspectives, and experiences they bring to the world.
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5. Our collection of signed artist cards continues to grow – we have 85 left and look forward to throwing a party for the featured artists in the (hopefully) not-so-distant future.
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Have a great weekend everyone!
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08/11/2023

A DAY IN THE LIFE // After dropping off the kids this morning we stopped by Stewart's Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center, where Mac recorded an interview for the CarsonStrong Foundation. We then drove to another city to review the wireframes for a new activity book that's in the works – can't wait to share it! The day concluded with Allyse Love serving alongside Lauren Marsh as moderators for the Mayoral Forum with the Akron Urban League Young Professionals and Torchbearers, sponsored by the Greater Akron Chamber. Special shout out to all of these organizations for thoughtfully providing free child care in partnership with Akron Area YMCA and Akron Children's Museum – we appreciate you!
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08/09/2023

🦯When a blind man spends his day painting a mural with you, you know it's been a good one. Our heartfelt thanks to the more than 75 residents who came out and creatively contributed to the Rice Branch mural today!
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Special thanks to Cleveland Public Library and John Carroll University for making this possible. Stay tuned for the finishing touches!
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08/09/2023

🗣️ Subscribe to The INSPO and be the first to receive our fun tangents! This week's newsletter includes a time travel device, interview with Woodrow Nash, games, and a podcast on Rest & Renaissance featuring Rachel Cargle. Check it out! >> https://artxlove.com/fun-tangents
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08/05/2023

BUCKEYE-WOODHILL // Join us on Wednesday from 10am-6pm at Rice Branch Library to paint a collaborative community mural! All ages and abilities are welcome. Please RSVP at the link below and spread the word - we’re bringing your vision from The Village Activity Book to life!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rice-branch-community-mural-tickets-688228799867

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08/04/2023

SHINE BRIGHT // This beloved collaborative community mural has been turning heads and inspiring smiles at Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority’s Summit Lake Apartments since we installed it last summer. The mural was designed by studiokmr photography and painted by dozens of kids and families at Highland Square PorchRokr Festival. We love the contagious positivity it radiates, and the way the colors fit with the nearby playground. Cheers to you and all who tap into that good energy to shine bright for others!
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08/02/2023

ALLYSE // Art x Love is a local Woman-Owned Small Business, led by Allyse Love, our fearless Co-Founder and Chief Operator. When not running our creative agency, Allyse loves to read, try new recipes, and explore new parts of the region with family and friends. We're thrilled to see Allyse selected as a Greater Akron Chamber "30 for the Future" honoree who showcases dynamic leadership, diversity, and commitment to this region. Allyse currently serves on the Board of Torchbearers, the Akron Zoo P.A.W. Committee, and is a key volunteer for the Akron Marathon. We're excited to celebrate the selection of these 30 recipients on September 14th, and are deeply grateful for "their impact on our region early in their careers through leadership in their industry, active community engagement, and optimism and vision for what can be in Greater Akron." Learn more and celebrate with us here >> https://greaterakronchamber.org/2023-30-for-the-future-honorees-announced/
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08/02/2023

DESTINATION AKRON // We produced four of these benches for our project in 2018. They were designed by Jeremy Brandon Jenkins and built in collaboration with Comunale Sculptural. You can find them at Soapbox Derby, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Firestone Park (outside the community center) and Summit County Historical Society (awaiting installation). We created these to bring destination-worthy cultural assets to every corner of the city. These benches represent four of more than 150 public artwork we produced across Akron’s 24 neighborhoods from June 2017 to December 2018. Perhaps you’ve seen a few 😊
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07/31/2023

We’re all about the details.
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This is one of several pieces that will be on sale at the end of the summer.
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07/30/2023

HEALING ART // A limited edition print of Mac Love’s “Healing Art” holographic painting from Stewart's Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center. This 16 inch x 24 inch silk print is also available framed and with unique painted embellishments from the artist. Pricing starts at $65 >> https://artxlove.com/shop/healing-art
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07/25/2023

NEW STUDIO HOURS // We have some pretty exciting things going on this summer. Some new projects, some news about our studio location, and also, summer vacation! Based on all of the above, we will not have open studio hours but will be open by appointment only. We thank you in advance for your patience as we navigate as a creative business run by 2 humans.
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Email [email protected] or call 330.238.8588 to schedule a visit.
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07/25/2023

We kicked off a new activity book today and can't wait to share the learnings, illustrations, and creative opportunities to participate once it comes together. Each of our activity books are packed with illustrations from the communities they're for. These are just a few illustrations from our books for Newark (NJ), Los Angeles (CA), and Tacoma (WA).
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07/24/2023

SOL

Oil on canvas with metallic gold
5 ft. x 3 ft.

In 2005, Mac woke from a dream and created this oil painting after having a vision of this scene. It depicts the cargo hold of a sunken Greek ship, filled with vessels in disarray. Emerging from one vessel, or perhaps exploring the ship itself, was a glowing golden orb, burning like the sun. "At the time, I remember thinking it represented some kind of spirit in transition," Mac says. "Those days, the expression 'a container for containers' would drift through my mind from time to time, and something about this scene encapsulated that for me."
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In 2006, Mac donated Sol to the Covenant Shelter of New London, a "temporary shelter in an environment that respects the dignity of the individuals and families who are affected by homelessness."
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07/22/2023

WHAT’S IN A NAME?
When we founded in 2015 it was after several years of research and discussion about our values and expertise, our services and points-of-difference, the impact we achieve, and the experience we provide. The name ART x LOVE was one of several finalists, and captured our imagination with its multiplicity of interpretation.
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ART-by-LOVE can refer to our family name, but also is an aspect of measurement (i.e. 2x4 = 2” by 4”). What dimensions are revealed when you multiply art-by-love?
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ART-times-LOVE can refer directly to that multiplicity, but also has a temporal aspect. Where does art-times-love take you?
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ART-ex-LOVE can refer to the letter “X,” but also phonetically sounds like the Latin prefix “ex” meaning “out of” or “out from,” and when applied to a person means “no longer.” To Mac, this latter pronunciation recalls people’s conversations about their relationship with Art as an “ex,” as in “I used to love painting, but then I had to get a real job.”
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We happily accept all pronunciations and interpretations. What does ART x LOVE = to you?
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07/20/2023

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE // Throwback to Mac's early graffiti era (2005-2010). After returning to the US from Scotland, Mac was surprised to find his home country more polarized and fearful than he remembered it. "It seemed like the 'War on Terror' had changed the basic fabric of our society," says Mac. "I was inspired by the disruptive work of Banksy and Shepard Fairey, and wondered how I could use that creative language to provoke thoughts and conversations about otherness, and inner & outer space."
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We're planning a massive sale of Mac's work before we move into our new studio, including several of the pieces pictured here. Drop an emoji in the comments if you're interested in checking out what's available. 👀
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07/19/2023

BLANK CANVAS // Mac's starting a portrait commission today for the lobby of a Cleveland law firm. It will be an oil painting, which is Mac's preferred medium "because of the way you can use layers to create a richness of color and character."
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Did you know: Mac started doing paid portrait commissions when he was 13 years old? He learned how to draw figures using tracing paper and baseball cards to create his own collages when he was 8. By the time he was 14, he was doing caricatures of every varsity player and coach at his high-school for their season yearbooks.
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Mac says, "I've always enjoyed painting portraits, not because I'm trying to capture who the person is – that changes. I try to capture the process of discovering who a person is – that's something we all work on for ourselves as much as others."
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07/18/2023

AKRON STORIES UPDATE // The last batch of commemorative bricks have been installed and we've updated the brick finder at akronstories.com. You can search the spreadsheet directly at the following link (press COMMAND + F to open the search bar) >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18CkK-gKSyNyfGRXhdDUFqFsBqF7xVYHy/edit?ouid=115859083998039966804&rtpof=true&sd=true&usp=sharing
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Akron is such a special place and we are thrilled to be a part of preserving this history and sharing these stories. Thank you to everyone who helped support this grassroots project, which culminated in 100+ mini-documentaries produced, and more than 2,000 bricks installed to honor Akron's rubber workers and their descendants. Follow Akron Stories to learn more.
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07/18/2023

SWEET DREAMS // Mac has learned that if he wakes from a vivid dream with his eyes closed he can retain the memory of the dream with greater clarity. Ever since college, he's kept a sketch book next to his bed to draw and write in – but only with eyes closed. Over the years, it has become an important resource and fountain of inspiration for his art.
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This charcoal illustration of a night sky with doors to other worlds appeared in one of Mac's dreams 20 years ago. In 2021, he had the opportunity to recreate it for The Dexter in Ohio City. Check it out during the day and night to see the full range of holographic effects, preferrably with your eyes open ;)
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Bonus – try waking from a dream with your eyes closed and see if Mac's trick works for you. Let us know!
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07/17/2023

🗣️ EXTRA! EXTRA! Art is good for you! ✨
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07/14/2023

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER! *** We’re looking forward to seeing all who registered for tomorrow’s Community Baby Shower and hope you stick around to leave your mark (and perhaps some baby hand/foot prints on our collaborative murals!
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💯 31. BY THE NUMBERS - #ShowYourArt2022 Measure. Art is not priceless. Nothing is permanent. There are an infinite number of spaces between you and I. Everything is a choice. “The measure of Intelligence is the ability to change.” – Albert Einstein. ••• Thanks for celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month with us (#NAHM). We enjoyed the opportunity to reflect, recognize, and celebrate the intersectionality of this work we get to do. Please subscribe to our newsletter (The INSPO) to get the very best from us >> https://artxlove.com/subscribe Sincerely, Mac & Allyse 💯❤️✨ #artxlove #showyourart #bythenumbers Americans for the Arts Ohio Arts Council #creativeagency #akronart #akronartists #akronartist #ohioart #ohioartist #americanart #americanartist #akronoh #akron #makeartwork #measure #healthofart #gameonakron #creativeimpact #artlove #akronstories #atplayakron #theinspo #nationalartsandhumanitiesmonth

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⚙️ 18. BUILDING BRIDGES - #ShowYourArt2022 (Part 1) Connection is everything. Bridges take us over, under, and across. They are an invitation to a different way of seeing, living, being, and doing. Sometimes that's all one needs. As Chief Seattle said, “We do not weave the web of life, we are merely a strand in it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves." 🌈 RAINBOW BRIDGE We worked with the Eller Club to transform a neglected playground into a rainbow chalkscape. Four years later, it still stands as a colorful invitation for community to reclaim public spaces, and provides kids with a positive and vibrant outlet for creative expression. The rainbow chalkscape is a bridge for kids and community. Many ask where it is for their wedding photos and video shoots. You can find it across the street from the Boys & Girls Club, facing 889 Jonathan Ave., in Akron, Ohio. ⚙️❤️✨ #artxlove #showyourart #buildingbridges Ohio Arts Council Americans for the Arts Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio/Cleveland #rainbow #bridge #chalkscape #rainbowstairs #publicart #eastakron #akron #akronoh #asphaltart #chalkwall #rainbowbridge #atplayakron #thisisakron #authenticitymatters #whynotakron #gameonakron #boysandgirlsclub #NAHM #nationalartsandhumanitiesmonth

👥 9. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT – #ShowYourArt2022 Respect time. Respect people. Respect artists. Respect space. Respect individuality. Respect criticism. We need to acknowledge our systemic failures to build trust. As Bruce Lee said, "Knowledge will give you power, but character respect." ••• In 2017 we started a project called @PLAY Akron which has become a model for civic engagement here and across the country. We explored and mapped every street in Akron, conducted thousands of street intercepts to meet people where they were at, and have since produced hundreds of local initiatives that have generated more than 100 murals and 50 placemaking transformations. To do this, we hired and paid more than 168 local artists and diverse professionals, and changed the landscape and dynamics of the community forever. ••• Music credit: The Dreemers 👥❤️✨ Ohio Arts Council Americans for the Arts Knight Foundation #artxlove #atplayakron #civicengagement #showyourart #NAHM #community #character #people #departmentoffun #akron #akronoh #akronohio #communityresearch #communitycollaboration #creativeengagement #creative #akronart #akronartists #ohioart #ohioartists #nationalartsandhumanities #socialart #interactiveart #nationalartsandhumanitiesmonth #respect

⛔️ 6. DISABILITY JUSTICE – #showyourart2022 Access is oxygen. We need to give power to more women, people of color, immigrants, and people who identify as LGBTQ+, and we need to recognize the systemic impact exclusion has wrought on our society and environment. “As long as we’re breathing, it’s not too late to change your story.” – Sheri Salata ••• Cleveland’s Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood has a big sidewalk problem. More than 2,000 10ft.sq. slabs of sidewalk are uprooted, broken, sunken, or missing. Broken sidewalks = broken homes, broken relationships, broken connections, and broken trust. After 30 years of neglect, many residents had given up hope they would ever be fixed. ••• In 2020, we worked with neighborhood residents, local organizations, and John Carroll University students to walk and map every street and sidewalk in Buckeye-Shaker. We published our findings in 2021 as the “Steps to Equity” storymap, which is free and open to the public. It has already been used to target sites for neighborhood cleanups, organize community gardens, improve landscaping, repair city property, and develop public art plans. Our hope is to start repairing the sidewalks in 2023, to improve access to critical services and help others breathe new life into the area. ••• “Art is not a thing; it is a way.” – Elbert Hubbard 📍❤️✨ #artxlove #disabilityjustice #showyourart #nationalartsandhumanities #artsimpactohio #nationalartsandhumanitiesmonth #cleveland #gis #akron #ohio #artsimpactohio2022 #mapping #cartography #communitybuilding #sidewalks #sidewalkrepair #infrastructure #esri #arcgis #healthofart #walkability #inclusion #intersectionality #intersectionalitymatters #liberation #interdependence #access #selfdetermination #difference #wholeself #selfcare #reflection #disability Ohio Arts Council Americans for the Arts

DRIVEIT // In 2018, Mac was commissioned by Ian Schwarber to paint a signature work of art for DriveIT’s new headquarters in Akron, which would serve as a tech-centric adult learning center. Mac created a holographic painting on chalkboard for the primary reception area, combining DriveIT’s logo with themes of learning, growth, discovery, and a bird taking flight. ••• Ian Patrick Schwarber moved on to the next life in September, 2019. He is proudly remembered as "a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend who devoted his life to creating a vibrant and prosperous community for the next generation." The Ian Patrick Schwarber Foundation is a 501c3 that was created to honor and further Ian's legacy. You can learn more about it and donate here >> https://www.ianfoundation.org/ 🎨💚✨ #artxlove #driveit #artcommission #akronoh #akronart #akronartist #adultlearning #ianfoundation #bettertomorrow

@PLAY Summary

@PLAY Akron // 5 years ago, we embarked on one of the most impactful creative community initiatives in the country. It inspired systemic change, and cultivated a greater appreciation for the arts in our community. For the next two years, we're dedicating a month to each of Akron’s 24 neighborhoods, and will be sharing our research, learnings, projects, successes, failures, and legacy to raise awareness of the amazing treasures, people, and places Akron has to offer. We hope you enjoy the journey and let us know what you think! 🎨🗺✨ Music credit: THE DREEMERS ••• #artxlove #atplayakron #thisisakron #whynotakeon #akronart #akronartist #publicart #placemaking #akronohio #atplay #asphaltart #publicpool #silentdisco #gis #cartography #brand #equity #community #akron #communitybuilding #communitydevelopment #reclaiming #reclaimingakron #akronoh #collaboration #gameonakron #akronartists #departmentoffun #communityengagement #amplifyakron

JULY // Take a break with our new studio playlist and find courage with the people, values, and aspirations that lift you up. Apple Music >> https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/art-x-love-july-2022-studio-playlist/pl.u-11zBPBaujb60V Spotify >> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7goDk7hSFVbIiC5aEOfbCn?si=a81ba0247b054a00 🎶💙✨ #artxlove #artstudio #playlist #julyplaylist #creativeplaylist #artplaylist

MILESTONE // We just produced our 100th mini-documentary film for the Akron Stories project! Follow Akron Stories for our weekly updates, visit akronstories.com to learn more, and purchase a commemorative brick to help us honor the people who made Akron the "Rubber Capital of the World!" 🎞❤️✨ #artxlove #akronstories #oralhistory #akronoh #rubberworker #rubberindustry #tirebuilder #akron #history #akronlife #akronart #akronohio #stories #downtownakron #storiesmatter #documentary #documentaries #AmericanHistory #films #rubber #tires #grit

🔊ATTITUDE✨ // We own 200 silent disco headsets and produce the most entertaining neighborhood cleanups you've ever seen! Reserve yours today for a party or one of our signature Silent Disco Dustups at https://artxlove.com/shop/silent-disco or call us at 330.238.8588 to learn more. 🌳🚮🎧🎶✨ #artxlove #silentdiscodustup #akronoh #akronart #silentdisco #cleanup #earthdayeveryday #danceparty #cleanupcrew #communitybuilding #environmentfriendly #communitymatters #silentdiscparty #atplayakron #departmentoffun

NEW MURAL // We completed the Akron Area YMCA's branded mural for their new Functional Training Space! Sticking to brand guidelines is important, and can be just as liberating as it is restrictive. We're always happy to optimize design within our client's brand guidelines to maximize the creative impact for their customers and community. 🎨🏋🏽‍♀️✨ #artxlove #mural #akronartist #ymca

JUNE // Meditate on our new studio playlist and repeat whatever is “fixing” you this month. Apple >> https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/art-x-love-june-2022-studio-music/pl.u-38oW92WCqLoy7 Spotify >> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5OlLrs3KEjt6qRzljj4uzB?si=ef2bfa6c9a6f4082 🎶💚✨ #artxlove #artstudio #playlist

IN BLOOM // On May 13th, Stewart's Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center hosted the opening reception for their new healing arts gallery, featuring the fiber art of Katie Mongoven. The exhibit is free and open to the public through August 12th. 100% of art sales go directly to the artist. Several pieces have already sold. Purchase some healing art for your home here >> https://www.ktmongoven.com/inbloom 🦋🧶✨ #artxlove #stewartscaringplace #artplanning #fiberart #akronohio #healingartist #healingart #healingartgallery

DID YOU KNOW? Commemorative bricks are still available in downtown Akron and 100% of proceeds go to support Akron Stories, our grassroots initiative to collect and celebrate the stories of Akron's rubber workers and their descendants? Click the link below to buy one for yourself or a family member, and support this project! https://www.akronstories.com/bricks ••• NOTE: We currently haver space for 600 more bricks. Anyone can buy one, multiple names can be placed on a brick, and we honor all requests to group bricks with family and friends. 99% of the bricks recognize people who worked in some aspect of the rubber industry (i.e. tirebuilders, mechanics, riveters, admin, pilots, etc.), but all are welcome to purchase a brick in support and share a message of pride or love with the community. 🧱🛞✨ #artxlove #akronstories #rubberworker #akron #history

MAY PLAYLIST // Break through April showers and get excited for spring with this relaxed and fun playlist. 🎶❤️✨ Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/art-x-love-may-studio-playlist/pl.u-e98lMRqCedXGY 🎶💚✨ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7o5eq7UgzcLoOAhNF7Pce9?si=63f1714eac8b4314 ••• #artxlove #artstudio #playlist

Spring is right around the corner! Check out our new month playlist with some fresh tracks in it. April is here! 🌿🌹 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jL9jPRef3OWhrzOGD5IRz?si=dd1f67e39f534058 Facebook: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/art-x-love-april-2022-studio-playlist/pl.u-d2b0M3jCd4ar6

LEARNING EXPERIENCE // We love to provide real-world opportunities for aspiring artists to learn and grow. Since 2015, Art x Love has provided dozens of opportunities for high-schoolers, college students, and young professionals to expand their practice and learn the business of being a creative professional. ••• Mae is a Miller South student who has been coming in a few times a month to help us complete the "Little Cuyahoga" mural for Akron's Middlebury neighborhood. This is Mae's first time working on a mural and using exterior enamel paint. We can't wait to have it completed and installed, so she can see how it changes the world around it. ••• Aspiring artists can learn painting. illustration, graphic design, multimedia, research, strategic development, creative production, branding, business development, and project management. If you or someone you know is looking for a creative learning experience, please email [email protected] or call 330.238.8588. 🎨❤️✨ #artxlove #learningexperience #creativeopportunities

SILENT DISCO!!! ***It's always a great time partying with the Akron Children's Museum! This year's "Grown-Up Play-Date Fundraiser" featured our silent disco headsets, which help people get into a groove with up to 3 DJ's/playlists to choose from. Big thanks to all those who make Akron a friendly place for the kid in all of us! 🎶🎧💃🕺🏿 Learn more about our Silent Disco equipment and make a reservation to liven up your special event >> https://artxlove.com/blog/silent-disco-rental

Bringing a little color to your rainy afternoon! Check out the progress we made today at Kohl Family YMCA! 🎨❤️💪 #paint #art #mural #akron #artxlove

Take a quick look at our new card design for Akron On Deck II! This is our last call for artist submissions. The deadline for entry is April 1st, and submissions are free, unlimited, and open to all mediums! Check out the link for more info! www.artxlove.com/akronondeck2 ♠️♥️♣️♦️ #artxlove #akronondeck #cards

March brings us warmer weather and brand new playlists to bring in the month! Check out the links for both our Spotify and Apple Music playlists! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48PSeQq4lRM3XE4RvHCBpe?si=4b1dc0b16cbd468b Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/art-x-love-march-2022/pl.u-11zBPLYIjb60V 🎶🎸🎵

WHOA!!! *** Submit your Village Activity Book by February 28th for a chance to win one of 20 prizes worth a total of more than $4,000! You can find all the details here/at the link in bio ➡ https://artxlove.com/the-village ••• This is FREE, for ALL AGES, and is not a talent contest. Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at participating locations in Cleveland's Buckeye-Shaker and Woodland Hills neighborhood. 📖🎨❤️✨ #artxlove #cleveland #thevillage #activitybook #bethechange

Bringing in the month of February with a fresh new set of tracks! Listen on Apple Music >> https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/art-x-love-february-2022-studio-playlist/pl.u-aZb0geDszopE8 Listen on Spotify >> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yMnIBwuiUJraqdVYAbtrB?si=ae78d2a49bdf4724 🎶😄 #artxlove #february

ART SPOTLIGHT >> "Sunday (The Library)" Oil painting on black canvas with holographic collage. 5' x 7' by Mac Love ••• Contact us to inquire about purchase, rental, or display. #artxlove #maclove #thelibrary #waronterror #painting