Summit Artspace

04/15/2022

Christine Ries is one of the five artists who will create a portrait for the upcoming Faces of Akron project! Ries is an artist who grew up in southern Ohio and attended The University of Akron. She has been represented in the Harris Stanton Gallery and enjoys telling stories with her work and illustrating different experiences she has had in her own life. Color is a main subject of her work and she loves exploring it in her pieces. Currently, Ries is the Operations Manager at Akron Soul Train. We are looking forward to seeing the final portrait she creates!

04/14/2022

Meryl Engler is one of the featured artists for the upcoming Faces of Akron project happening right here at Summit Artspace! Meryl is a printmaker who grew up in Huntington Beach, California and moved to Akron in 2019. During her time in Akron she's become very involved in the community, including working with Rubber City Prints, Inc. and Akron Soul Train. In her art, she seeks to push the limits of printmaking and combine different media in new and exciting ways. She mostly creates woodcut prints and does so in a series of layers. Her pieces involve lots of experimentation and tend to revolve around different relationships she's experienced in her life. Congratulations, Meryl! We look forward to seeing what you create for Faces of Akron.

04/13/2022

We're thrilled to present the AEI curriculum and instructors! These experienced professionals will lead workshops that will help you grow your creative business. Enroll in AEI today! https://www.summitartspace.org/artist-entrepreneurship-institute/

04/13/2022

Support this sale presented by Artists of Rubber City in honor of Frances Ryan. See more details below!

Anyone who visited Summit Artspace or Artists of Rubber City/the BOX gallery in the last two decades surely crossed paths with Frances Ryan, who died in February. She was an avid patron of both visual and performing arts. Maybe she greeted you at the door or you chatted with her at opening receptions. Maybe you remember her as the volunteer or fellow audience member who always dressed for the occasion in colorful ensembles. For those who knew her, Fran will be remembered as a good friend whose love for the arts and animals was bountiful.

For more than thirty years Frances lived in a spacious Highland Square apartment with plant filled windows that sparkled with colorful glass. The interior, filled with books and artwork, was a visual delight.

Fran would be delighted to know that the intention of this sale is to find new owners and homes for artwork from her collection while benefiting two arts organizations that she supported.

All proceeds will be donated to Artists of Rubber City and Summit Artspace in Fran’s memory.

Cash and checks are appreciated; credit cards are accepted.

04/12/2022

Thank you to everyone who came out for our spring exhibitions opening! Spring exhibitions will be on view through June 25. Visit us in person Fridays noon-7 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. or view the exhibitions virtually here: https://www.summitartspace.org/exhibit-event-schedule/

04/11/2022

Introducing the five artists creating portraits of community members for "Faces of Akron," led by Alexandria Couch! We'll be posting more over the next few days about each individual artist. Congratulations to Christine, Meryl, Hope, Sylvia, and Micah on being selected!

04/09/2022

We know that artists must wear many hats. From marketing yourself, to managing your finances, to developing your personal brand, AEI has you covered to help you grow your business. Enroll in AEI today! https://www.summitartspace.org/artist-entrepreneurship-institute/

04/08/2022

Opens today!
Bret Hines’ Reassembled Memories.
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#artistsofrubbercity #theboxgallery #brethines #assemblage #mixedmedia #akronart #summitartspace

04/08/2022

Join us TONIGHT from 5-7 p.m. for the opening of our spring exhibitions! Micah Kraus' performance begins at 5 p.m. and StarBurst awards will be announced at 6 p.m. See you soon!

04/07/2022

Artist Micah Kraus is putting on a performance tomorrow night at our spring exhibitions opening! Starting at 5 p.m., he'll perform "Prepping for Eternity" live in the gallery. Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect to see!

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04/07/2022

Interested in growing your business and looking for the tools you need to succeed? AEI is a multidisciplinary series of workshops led by experienced professionals who can help walk you through the process. Enroll in AEI today! https://www.summitartspace.org/artist-entrepreneurship-institute/

04/06/2022

See below for details about Sing With Me, a program offered by resident organization Summit Choral Society!

Registration for •sing with me• is underway!

If you have a little one, birth to age 5, and are looking for a fun and unique musical opportunity, this is it!!!

🌈 Learn more + Register today: https://www.summitchoralsociety.org/sing-with-me.html

04/06/2022

Visit the Human Figure Exhibition at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center this week! More details below.

CVAC’s Gallery will be open Mon-Fri 10-3:00 & Sat 10-2:00 PM. Stop by and check out their Human Figure Exhibition.

TO SEE THE WINNERS ONLINE: http://ow.ly/jyY050Ik4S6

FIRST-PLACE
Mark Giangaspero
STOW, OH
"Mrs. M"
Oil Based Media
$1,500

“Mark Giangaspero’s First Place Awarded “Mrs. M” positively writhes with truth and deliciously specific humanity. For me, portraiture and figurative art go hand in hand…it doesn't need to show a body to be considered figurative and it doesn’t need a face to be considered a portrait. “Mrs. M” is executed masterfully, where we feel the juicy folds and excruciating cracks in the skin, the ruddy wetness around the eyes, and that magnificent nose that comes way out into our space. Even the sweater has personality. “Mrs. M” draws me in to get to know her better, she is alive and holds my interest captive.” Juror: Judy Takács

CALL TO ARTISTS Membership Exhibition:
http://ow.ly/r1QY50Ik4S7
SIGN UP FOR A SPRING CLASS TODAY:
http://ow.ly/VtqK50Ik4S8

04/06/2022

CAN Triennial Exhibition Prize Partners Announced - Collective Arts Network - CAN Journal

We are thrilled to be a CAN Triennial Exhibition Prize partner! Our Director of Artist Resources, Natalie Grieshammer Patrick, will select one artist from the Triennial to have a solo show at Summit Artspace. Read more about the other Exhibition Prize partners here: http://canjournal.org/2022/03/can-triennial-exhibition-prize-partners-announced/

Collective Arts Network Journal

The CAN Triennial Exhibition Prizes--which bring regional museum curators and directors to the Northeast Ohio exhibits to choose artists for solo shows--are emblematic of CAN's work to collaborate with partners for mutual benefit.

04/05/2022

Natalie and Sam have been working hard on installing our spring exhibitions, opening this Friday, April 8 from 5-7 p.m. Here's a sneak peek at Micah Kraus' solo exhibition, "Cycling." Join us at the opening to see Kraus' performance piece, "Prepping for Eternity," which he'll be performing live in the gallery!

04/04/2022

Our Artist Entrepreneurship Institute will help you take your business to the next level! Enroll today for our series of workshops led by experienced instructors in the areas of marketing, finance, branding, and more. https://www.summitartspace.org/artist-entrepreneurship-institute/

04/03/2022

Are you a member of Artists of Rubber City? Become a member or renew your membership today!
Visit www.artistsofrubbercity.org
As a membership organization, Artists of Rubber City relies on YOUR participation.

Choose from several levels:
Student: $25 (college/university students)
Basic: $45 (Senior Discount, 60+: $40)
Household: $70 (Up to 2 adults and children 18+ living at same residence)
Advocate: $100
Exhibition Sponsor: $150
Patron: $500+
Portfolio: $25 add-on to any level

Click on the JOIN tab at artistsofrubbercity.org to access a copy of the the membership form or join online through PayPal.
Planning a visit to Summit Artspace? Pick up a membership form there.

04/03/2022

An Unlikely Trio: Summit Artspace Partners with Courthouse and Summit DD - Collective Arts Network - CAN Journal

Looking for some light reading on this Sunday morning? Check out our article in the latest issue of Collective Arts Network Journal to learn about our partnership with the Summit County Probate Court and the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board: http://canjournal.org/2022/03/an-unlikely-trio-summit-artspace-partners-with-courthouse-and-summit-dd/

Through partnerships in the community, Summit Artspace connects with and serves a broad range of constituents in the greater Akron community.

04/02/2022

Meet Jasmine Eastman, our new Community Engagement and Public Relations Intern! Jasmine (she/her) is a dual-enrolled high school student at Akron Early College High School at the The University of Akron. She is originally from Albion, PA and has lived in the Akron area for about five years.

Jasmine plans to further her education at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design this fall. She has been creating art her whole life and that passion continued during her high school career. She has been featured in our own #ArtsAlive 2020 auction, recognized at the Congressional Arts Competition, and has completed several murals with the Art Bomb Brigade at the Myers School of Art. Besides creating art, she also loves to travel, hike, and take care of her many houseplants.

Welcome to the team, Jasmine!

04/01/2022

Coming soon!
Bret Hines’ Reassembled Memories.
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#artistsofrubbercity #theboxgallery #brethines #assemblage #mixedmedia #akronart #summitartspace

04/01/2022

We're installing our spring exhibitions (opening April 8th) but in the meantime, view Jacob Mollohan's two photography series documenting the Ukrainian refugee crisis virtually: https://www.summitartspace.org/jacob-mollohan-ukrainian-refugee-crisis/

"On March 6, 2022, my father and I departed for Krakow, Poland. Our goal was to help volunteer during the Ukrainian refugee crisis. During our time, I had my camera with me to document what it was I saw, in hopes that I could bring back a strong set of images to activate as much support and empathy as possible for the Ukrainian people," Mollohan said.

Image info: Jacob Mollohan, "Helping."

03/31/2022

Enroll today in our Artist Entrepreneurship Institute (AEI)! AEI is a multi-week course for artists of all disciplines designed to help you grow your business.

AEI will be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. between May 3-May 24 at Summit Artspace. Registration for AEI is now open and will close on April 30. Space is limited, so enroll today! https://www.summitartspace.org/artist-entrepreneurship-institute/

03/31/2022

Do you know an arts volunteer, professional, advocate, or patron with fewer than 5 years of engagement in that role who is making things happen?

NOMINATE A RISING ARTS LEADER by April 1st
https://www.summitartspace.org/arts-alive-2022/

03/30/2022

#PartnerUp This award category recognizes an original project in the performing, visual or multi-disciplinary arts (over the last two years) that illustrates the power of collaboration to advance and support arts and culture in our community.

NOMINATE A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT by April 1st
https://www.summitartspace.org/arts-alive-2022/