Akron Area Arts Alliance

08/10/2015

Summit Artspace

We're shifting our focus completely to the Summit Artspace page, so if you haven't "liked" it yet, we hope you will soon. This page will be archived on August 31. It won't completely disappear, but it won't be updated or checked. www.facebook.com/summitartspace

Summit Artspace is a community arts center dedicated to making art accessible to the community by providing an environment for artists at all levels of their creative journey, encouraging participation in the arts through education and outreach.

06/26/2015

Ready for The Wild Ones?

Ready for The Wild Ones? http://conta.cc/1GMvH55

A resident of Akron, Green is currently the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Akron Symphony Orchestra. She has extensive experience in communications and fundraising for non-profit, community-based organizations, all rooted in relationships in the Greater Akron area."I'm thrilled t…

06/04/2015

Summit Artspace Summer starts with June 6 ArtWalk

Summit Artspace Summer starts with June 6 ArtWalk http://conta.cc/1Mqa9gs

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06/04/2015

Summit Artspace Summer starts with June 6 ArtWalk

Summit Artspace Summer starts with June 6 ArtWalk http://conta.cc/1dPnqDX

Summit Artspace has announced the winners of the 11th Annual Fresh Juried Art Exhibition for 2015 from among the more than 250 contemporary art pieces that were submitted. 

05/13/2015

New publication has your invite to FRESH May 15

New publication has your invite to FRESH May 15 http://conta.cc/1EDSCLx

Summit Artspace Gallery asked for Akron's brightest creative talent to submit contemporary art for the 11th annual FRESH exhibition. Over 250 works of art were submitted but fewer than 50 exceptional pieces were selected. 

05/13/2015

New publication has your invite to FRESH May 15

New publication has your invite to FRESH May 15 http://conta.cc/1EDSCLx

Summit Artspace Gallery asked for Akron's brightest creative talent to submit contemporary art for the 11th annual FRESH exhibition. Over 250 works of art were submitted but fewer than 50 exceptional pieces were selected. 

04/22/2015

The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute would not be a success without the support of our generous speakers who provide expertise, wisdom and advice for the many artists participating in AEI. We could not put on such a worthwhile program without your involvement!

We would like to give a big THANK YOU to Adam Sheldon of Community Partnership for Arts and Culture, Karen Starr of Hazel Tree Interiors, Chris Horne of The Devil Strip, Michael Marras, Ted Lawson, Katina Pastis Radwanski, Ray Gehani, Ph.D., of The University of Akron; Claudia Zeber-Martell of Zeber-Martell Clay Studio & Gallery, Ryan Vacca and Annal Vyas of The University of Akron School of Law, Dan Bell of Daniel L. Bell Co., LPA, Ted Sikora of Ted Sikora Films, Steve Felix of The Nightlight, Elisa Gargarella of Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, Dudley Turner, Ph.D., of The University of Akron School of Communications, Tony Troppe of The Everett Group/Historic District Management Company, Howard Parr of Akron Civic Theatre, Pam Wright and B.J. Davis of BCG & Company, Karl Henley of Keck Insurance, Pam Oviatt of The University of Akron Center for Literacy.

The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute would not be a success without the support of our generous speakers who provide expertise, wisdom and advice for the many artists participating in AEI. We could not put on such a worthwhile program without your involvement!

We would like to give a big thanks to Adam Sheldon of Community Partnership for Arts and Culture, Karen Starr of Hazel Tree Interiors, Chris Horne of The Devil Strip, Michael Marras, Ted Lawson, Katina Pastis Radwanski, Ray Gehani, Ph.D., of The University of Akron; Claudia Zeber-Martell of Zeber-Martell Clay Studio & Gallery, Ryan Vacca and Annal Vyas of The University of Akron School of Law, Dan Bell of Daniel L. Bell Co., LPA, Ted Sikora of Ted Sikora Films, Steve Felix of The Nightlight, Elisa Gargarella of Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, Dudley Turner, Ph.D., of The University of Akron School of Communications, Tony Troppe of The Everett Group/Historic District Management Company, Howard Parr of Akron Civic Theatre, Pam Wright and B.J. Davis of BCG & Company, Karl Henley of Keck Insurance, Pam Oviatt of The University of Akron Center for Literacy.

04/22/2015

The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute would not be a success without the support of our generous speakers who provide expertise, wisdom and advice for the many artists participating in AEI. We could not put on such a worthwhile program without your involvement!

We would like to give a big thanks to Adam Sheldon of Community Partnership for Arts and Culture, Karen Starr of Hazel Tree Interiors, Chris Horne of The Devil Strip, Michael Marras, Ted Lawson, Katina Pastis Radwanski, Ray Gehani, Ph.D., of The University of Akron; Claudia Zeber-Martell of Zeber-Martell Clay Studio & Gallery, Ryan Vacca and Annal Vyas of The University of Akron School of Law, Dan Bell of Daniel L. Bell Co., LPA, Ted Sikora of Ted Sikora Films, Steve Felix of The Nightlight, Elisa Gargarella of Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, Dudley Turner, Ph.D., of The University of Akron School of Communications, Tony Troppe of The Everett Group/Historic District Management Company, Howard Parr of Akron Civic Theatre, Pam Wright and B.J. Davis of BCG & Company, Karl Henley of Keck Insurance, Pam Oviatt of The University of Akron Center for Literacy.

The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute would not be a success without the support of our generous speakers who provide expertise, wisdom and advice for the many artists participating in AEI. We could not put on such a worthwhile program without your involvement!

We would like to give a big thanks to Adam Sheldon of Community Partnership for Arts and Culture, Karen Starr of Hazel Tree Interiors, Chris Horne of The Devil Strip, Michael Marras, Ted Lawson, Katina Pastis Radwanski, Ray Gehani, Ph.D., of The University of Akron; Claudia Zeber-Martell of Zeber-Martell Clay Studio & Gallery, Ryan Vacca and Annal Vyas of The University of Akron School of Law, Dan Bell of Daniel L. Bell Co., LPA, Ted Sikora of Ted Sikora Films, Steve Felix of The Nightlight, Elisa Gargarella of Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, Dudley Turner, Ph.D., of The University of Akron School of Communications, Tony Troppe of The Everett Group/Historic District Management Company, Howard Parr of Akron Civic Theatre, Pam Wright and B.J. Davis of BCG & Company, Karl Henley of Keck Insurance, Pam Oviatt of The University of Akron Center for Literacy.

04/21/2015

Check out this week's Arts & Culture Highlights and learn about the exciting changes ahead! http://conta.cc/1D5Bj4R

04/20/2015

Summit Artspace FRESH Call for Artists

Have you submitted your masterpiece yet? The FRESH deadline is April 26 and fast approaching! This year's juror is Liz Maugans, Executive Director of Zygote Press and Founder of the CAN Journal.

04/20/2015

Summit Artspace Gallery Sitter Volunteers were honored for their service at a recognition event on April 18. Guests were treated to breakfast and were presented with a custom-made intaglio print by Pam Testa of Rubber City Prints. The program included a preview of upcoming gallery shows and a report on the outcome of the recent AAAA organizational assessment. Volunteers were invited to offer suggestions for improving the visitor experience as well as ways to enhance their own volunteer service.

Interested in Volunteering? Simply send an email to [email protected] or call Chelsea Nichols at 234-542-7582.

Summit Artspace Gallery Sitter Volunteers were honored for their service at a recognition event on April 18. Guests were treated to breakfast and were presented with a custom-made intaglio print by Pam Testa of Rubber City Prints. The program included a preview of upcoming gallery shows and a report on the outcome of the recent AAAA organizational assessment. Volunteers were invited to offer suggestions for improving the visitor experience as well as ways to enhance their own volunteer service.

Interested in Volunteering? Simply send an email to [email protected] or call Chelsea Nichols at 234-542-7582.

04/14/2015

Two actors play 22 characters in this 70 minute show about two teenage girls who survive the torpedoing of a ship transporting British children to Canada during World War II. The tale is true and you can hear the actors talk about the back story of the actual harrowing event at a Talk Back after the show. There is one performance left of “Lifeboat” today, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Daum Theatre in Kolbe Hall on the UA campus. Tickets are $12 for general admission; $10 for seniors and UA faculty, staff, and alumni; and $6 for students. Give yourself time to get lost in Kolbe Hall because there are no signs to Daum Theatre. The theatre is a jewel! Don't miss it!

http://www.uakron.edu/im/news/lifeboat-tells-harrowing-true-tale-at-ua-daum-theatre/

04/13/2015

What\'s new in Arts & Culture this week!

What's new in Arts & Culture this week! http://conta.cc/1Hkh8GS

Stratosphere is a juried art competition that features the top 25 works submitted by a wide variety of Kent State students, regardless of major or experience. The annual art competition gives away cash prizes to Best in Show, First Runner Up, Second Runner Up and People's Choice Award. 

04/10/2015

IT'S ALL RIGHT HERE

Love to see local artists' work? Hear the Akron Symphony? Wander through Crafty Mart? Whaatt?? You've never been to Crafty Mart? The Akron Area Arts Alliance Arts & Culture Weekly Highlights will bring all of that information and more straight to your inbox each week. See our new format with links to buy tickets and videos to see reviews. Sign up for the weeky email newsletter at [email protected] to receive next week's highlights.

04/08/2015

Akron course teaches artists important business skills

Are you considering attending The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute? There are still open spots, but be sure to register by TOMORROW!

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/akron-course-teaches-artists-important-business-skills-1.581429

Even after 21 years as a working artist, Ted Lawson said a course he took last year to teach him business skills was invaluable.

04/08/2015

HEARD THE LATEST?

Hmmmm...what to do this weekend in Akron? See a regional premier at Akron U? Flower power at Stan Hywet? A midnight walk with Ranger Phil? The Akron Area Arts Alliance's Arts & Culture Weekly Highlights email newsletter has information and links to help you plan your weekend entertainment. Sign up for the weeky email at [email protected] to receive next week's highlights.

04/08/2015

Akron Area Arts Alliance's cover photo

04/06/2015

What\'s new in Arts & Culture this week!

What's new in Arts & Culture this week! http://conta.cc/1GhwBbv

Watch this video review of Self and Others before you visit the gallery this week to see our photographers' work and view more than 125 selfies. Is your selfie in the gallery?  Click here to submit via email or leave at hashtag: selfothers. 

03/26/2015

Register for The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute

Seats are filling up for The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute http://conta.cc/1yeZ0a2 Register today!

03/19/2015

Register for The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute

Register for The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute http://conta.cc/18M7sai

This series of eight evening workshops, led by working artists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, will help artists find financial success in their creative careers by teaching them the fundamentals of how to start, grow and maintain a healthy business.

03/18/2015

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out Knight and Day in Akron to catch a variety of films featured in the Cleveland International Film Festival. To catch a sneak peak of the films and to find out more information, visit http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/events/knight-and-day-in-akron.

03/16/2015

New Highlights & A Chance to Win!

New Highlights & A Chance to Win! http://conta.cc/1CmUbBa

"Children of a Lesser God" tells the story of a gifted young teacher at a school for the deaf who falls in love with one of his students. 

03/13/2015

The Devil Strip

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Thanks to our friends at the Akron Area Arts Alliance, we are NOW taking submissions from artists, photographers, illustrators, graphic designers and anyone else who would like to see their work on the sides of one of our refurbished newspaper boxes.

Details and the submission form: http://bit.ly/artboxapply

03/13/2015

Are you an artist looking to learn how to build your business doing what you love? Sign up for The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute! For more information, check out www.akronareaarts.org/aei/

03/11/2015

Summit Artspace

Summit Artspace

Snap a selfie and send it to [email protected] to be included in "Self & Others: The Photographic Portrait." Pictures will be printed off and put in the gallery for the exhibition opening March 20th, but you have until April 20th to show off your selfie!

03/09/2015

Arts & Cultural Highlights March 9 - 15

Arts & Cultural Highlights March 9 - 15 http://conta.cc/1A8AGGJ

03/02/2015

Arts & Cultural Highlights March 2 - 8

Arts & Cultural Highlights March 2 - 8 http://conta.cc/1Ka3FF9

02/20/2015

Almost There - Cleveland International Film Festival :: March 18 - March 29, 2015

Take a peek at "Almost There"! This film is being promoted by the Akron Area Arts Alliance, a community partner of the Cleveland International Film Festival. "Almost There" will be shown at Tower City in downtown Cleveland on March 20-21. For ticket information, check out www.clevelandfilm.org!

Filmmakers Dan Rybicky and Aaron Wickenden randomly stumbled onto the art of Peter Anton at a Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Indiana. The old man sat at a busted table, trying to convince people to let him draw a portrait of them. It was there that Anton showed them several books...

02/20/2015

Hey, Akron film fans! "Almost There," the film that the Akron Area Arts Alliance is helping to promote as part of the Cleveland International Film Festival coming up in March, will be shown at Tower City in downtown Cleveland and not in Akron as earlier announced. Show dates are March 20-21. Here is the trailer that you can view and then head to the film festival site to buy your tickets at www.clevelandfilm.org. Tickets will be available to CIFF Members on February 27 at 11am and to the general public on March 6 at 11 am. If you'd rather stay close to home, here is the film schedule for the CIFF films that will be shown in Akron: http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/events/knight-and-day-in-akron.

02/13/2015

And a big "Thank You" to Kyle Kutuchief for speaking at the meeting. We are excited to hear more in the coming months about the Knight Arts Challenge Akron!

02/13/2015

Thank you to everyone who came to last evening's Quarterly Membership Meeting! AAAA Board President, Barbara Feld, speaks to the crowd about the Akron Area Arts Alliance.

02/06/2015

The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute: Register Today

The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute: Register Today http://conta.cc/1CZBDpY

02/05/2015

Time Capsules Artist Talk February 5, 7:30pm

Time Capsules Artist Talk February 5, 7:30pm http://conta.cc/1LQtwjM

12/30/2014

The Akron Area Arts Alliance has new office hours. Our new hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10am - 3pm

12/19/2014

Kaleidoscope Workshops on December 20 at Summit Artspace

Kaleidoscope Workshops on December 20 at Summit Artspace http://conta.cc/1r7QWJX

12/11/2014

Kaleidoscope Workshops on December 13 at Summit Artspace

Kaleidoscope Workshops on December 13 at Summit Artspace http://conta.cc/1wkdINU

11/18/2014

Arts & Cultural Highlights November 17 - 23

Arts & Cultural Highlights November 17 - 23 http://conta.cc/11nQfjH

10/29/2014

Join ArtCetera at The Nightlight tomorrow!

Join ArtCetera at The Nightlight tomorrow! http://conta.cc/1wcLPIy

"In 2002, Richard Linklater started constructing a fictional story centered on a six-year-old boy named Ellar Coltrane. For 12 years, Linklater, Coltrane, actors Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette and several nonprofessionals got together once a year, working out a loose storyline and incorporating h…

10/27/2014

Arts & Cultural Highlights October 20 - 29

Arts & Cultural Highlights October 20 - 29 http://conta.cc/ZUempk

10/27/2014

Join ArtCetera at The Nightlight & mor!

Join ArtCetera at The Nightlight & mor! http://conta.cc/1t9yMVW

"In 2002, Richard Linklater started constructing a fictional story centered on a six-year-old boy named Ellar Coltrane. For 12 years, Linklater, Coltrane, actors Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette and several nonprofessionals got together once a year, working out a loose storyline and incorporating h…