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We'll bring you all that's happening at Summit Artspace
The new
@SUMMIT ARTSPACE email newsletter will arrive twice per month. The focus will be the activities happening at 140 East Market Street, Akron, encompassing some of the best in local visual art, art education and performance. The shift in focus to Summit Artspace news is consistent with the new strategic direction of the Akron Area Arts Alliance. The Arts alliance is strengthening its commitment to working in partnership with The County of Summit to operate Summit Artspace as a thriving community art center.
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FRESH opening with Artist Reception May 15 at Summit Artspace; winners will be announced
Are you looking for artwork that goes beyond the traditional landscape or still-life? Well, you are in luck because FRESH is back!
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.
The free, opening reception is Friday, May 15, 2015, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Summit Artspace Gallery, 140 E. Market St., Akron. The show runs through June 27. Admission for the show is also free. 
FRESH is a unique snapshot of what's happening in the Northeast Ohio contemporary art community from the perspective of juror Liz Maugans, executive director of Zygote Press and founder of the Collective Arts Network Journal. Winners of this juried show will receive a share of $1,000 in cash prizes sponsored by the Summa Foundation. Winners will be revealed during the opening reception on May 15. Find information at: www.akronareaarts.org.
The 2015 FRESH line-up includes artwork by: Hannah E. Adams, Heather D. Bryson, John W. Carlson, Jennifer Court, Kim Eggleston-Kraus, Amy Eibel, Hunter L V Elliott, Shirley Ende-Saxe, Eric Ford, Michael Gable, Pamela Glover Wadsworth, Rachael Goldman, Jaclyn Hale, Jennifer Jones, Brandon Jones, Joe Karlovec, Micah Kraus, Aimee Lambes, Amber McElreath, Erin R Miller, Stephanie Mote, Jenniffer Omaitz, Kit Palencar, Don Parsisson, Jordan Paul, Bob Peck, Nathan Prebonick, Kathryn Shinko, Marchelle Simms, Mark Soppeland, Diane Taninecz, Mallory Trecaso, and Dylan Wargowsky.
Read on for information about workshops connected to the FRESH show.
Gallery open Saturday & Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm
Summit Artspace
FREE!
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Make Summit Artspace your must-see destination on Friday, May 15, starting at 5 pm, for two openings, including the 2015 Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Artists of Rubber City. After checking out FRESH on the first floor, head to The Box Gallery on the third floor to meet more artists and the winners of the ARC show. Free
admission. Click here
for the Artists of Rubber City website.
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Visit Summit Artspace for two new workshops in May and June
In conjunction with FRESH, Summit Artspace is hosting the following events:
FREE WORKSHOPS
Jennifer Davis of smART Studio is the instructor for the FRESH workshops. Classes are limited to 20 students. Online registration is required.
Mandala Madness: Saturday, May 30, 1 pm
Reserve your seat to create your very own Mandala! This hands-on workshop will take an ancient art form and help you design endless possibilities for your fresh artwork. This class is free, kid-friendly and open to the public. Sign up here.
Visual Rhythm: Saturday, June 20, 1 pm
FRESH is all about creative ideas and with this new workshop attendees will use words to construct a fun collage! Find your inner voice with this unique take on art and language. This class is free, kid-friendly and open to the public. Sign up here.
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4th Annual Akron Art Pize open for submissions; learn more at Summit Artspace Art Talk on June 11
Are you an aspiring artist? Now is the time to learn more about the Akron Art Prize. Courtney Cable will give an overview of the submission process and a few tips on how to take advantage of this exciting opportunity. No registration needed for the talk. ART TALK Your Art in an Akron Gallery: Thursday, June 11, 7:30 pm, at Summit Artspace The application for the fourth annual Akron Art Prize is now open. Apply here. Check back often to the Downtown Akron Partnership website for information. The videos was filmed and edited by Ted Sikora and Joe Reboudo. "Ever After" written and performed by Zach. |
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Be part of the June 6 ArtWalk
at Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace will be open Saturday, June 6 from 5 pm to 10 pm, for the monthly ArtWalk in downtown Akron. New exhibits will be on display at the
Summit Artspace Gallery and
The Box Gallery. Be sure to visit our artist studios and craft and food vendors on the third floor.
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The Akron Area Arts Alliance is seeking a dynamic, collaborative and experienced leader to build the capacity of Summit Artspace as a community arts center through marketing, fundraising, programming, volunteer engagement, partnerships and operational systems.
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Summit Artspace 140 East Market Street, 2nd Floor
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330-376-8480
Email: [email protected]
Website AAAA & Summit Artspace: www.akronareaarts.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Akron-Area-Arts-Alliance www.facebook.com/summitartspace |
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Send us your comments, ideas for exhibits or projects or ask about volunteering at Summit Artspace.
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for email. We'll be in touch.
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