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Joanne M. Green
New Executive Director |
Joanne M. Green is the new
Executive Director
of Summit Artspace
Joanne M. Green, a well-known communications leader in Akron, will take over the executive director post of the Akron Area Arts Alliance and its community arts center, Summit Artspace, after mid-July.
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 that Joanne is the new executive director. She brings to this position a wealth of experience, community connections and the necessary vision to turn Summit Artspace into a thriving arts center for the community. The board is extremely pleased to have Joanne leading in this time of transition," said Barbara Feld, president of the Akron Area Arts Alliance Executive Board, when the appointment was made. Read more...
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County Executive Russell Pry shares treasures of county with area summer interns
at Summit Artspace event
Summit County Executive Russell M. Pry, right, purposefully used the third-floor open meeting area at Summit Artspace to talk with young people holding intern jobs in Summit County this summer
. The young professionals meet through an organization called InternEdge. They were engaged in a tour of various Summit County sites when they stopped by Akron's premier community art center. Fiber artist Connie Bloom, left, was in her studio on the third floor at the time. She shared her photos, some thoughts and highlights of Pr
y's remarks
:
It was really cool meeting Russ again. He probably didn't remember it, but I once introduced myself to him at a neighborhood restaurant and thanked him for Summit Artspace.That was pro
bably
201
0
when I first moved in.
Next thing I know, Russ was waiting to give a talk, pacing outside my s
tudio door
. He nodded and we talked briefly before he gave a short presentation to the interns.
Russ said he wanted the interns to remember us, meaning Summit Artspace and Summit County. He told them how important it is to make the most of our resources such as the Summit Artspace building itself, currently in its 4th adaptive reuse. He said everyone was surprised to discover "Akron Public Library" carved in marble above the
entry doors when the Summit Artspace painted wooden frieze was removed.
It was pretty clear the interns were impressed by Russ. He also talked about the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Towpath and some of our other cultural assets.
Pry has been supportive of Summit Artspace by providing the building, operational
services to maintain the site and grant funding for cultural projects at Summit Artspace that enhance the quality of life for Summit County residents.
For more information about the third-floor studios at Summit Artspace, click
here. To visit Connie Bloom's website, go
here.
Download the Artist Studio Driectory.
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NextUP at the Summit Artspace Gallery
THE WILD ONES will feature the art of resistance and non-compliance that will revel in making you uneasy and put you on edge. The pieces won't fit together as nicely as usual. The categories won't fall into place. Come to the FREE opening reception July 10, 5-8 pm in the Summit Artspace Gallery, located on the first floor of Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Akron. Click
here for directions.
The show runs July 10 to Aug. 16. The gallery is open Saturday and Sunday, 11 am-4 pm. It is handicap accessible and there is a wheelchair available. Free parking is located behind building. summitartspace.org
PROOF OF THE WILD TOUR at Akron Art Museum: Saturday, August 8,
4 pm, FREE The Akron Art Museum is presenting a special tour of its own Wild Ones: the skeletons in the closet, the black sheep in the family, the rebels without a cause. Take a tour of the galleries, highlighting the groundbreaking
and controversial artists, subjects and themes that make art so exciting.
The museum is located at
One South High St., Akron, 44308.
akronartmuseum.org
NO COMPLY: The Art of Skateboard Culture at Square Records, Friday, July 17, 6 pm-9 pm, FREE In conjunction with The Wild Ones, Square Records will feature artwork inspired by skateboarding culture from participating artists Phil Guy, Jesse Strother and Charlie Wagers. Square Records is located at 824 W. Market St., Akron 44303. squarerecordsakron.com
NEW WORKSHOP
RESIST: Exploring Texture at Summit Artspace, Saturday, July 25, 1 pm, FREE This workshop is an introduction to using resist printing techniques which can be used to create a wide variety of textures. This class is free, kid-friendly and open to the public. Jennifer Davis of smART Studio is the instructor for this exciting workshop. Limited to 20 students. Online registration is required. Register here.
Visit the
'NextUP' page on our website regularly to see the new show we're curating for Summit Artspace Gallery.
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There have been so many changes at Summit Artspace in the last few months. We want to thank you for sticking with us through it all. New focus. New email newsletter. New director. And now a new website dedicated to Summit Artspace but always remembering our parent organization, the Akron Area Arts Alliance, which created this outstanding and forward-moving community art center.
You'll find us now on the Web at www.summitartspace.org. You'll be able to see what's happening at Summit Artspace Gallery and What'sUP Next in that space. Look through our Event Calendar and check out the artists who have studios on the third and first floors. Artists can submit their work at the site to be considered for a show at Summit Artspace Gallery. We're all about making it simple to bring new art to the community.
There's theater from Rubber City Shakespeare in our building that you won't want to miss as well as workshops from talented local artists. We're a great place to network with and learn from members of Rubber City Artists and the Akron Society of Artists. Visit often to see what's on the walls at The Box Gallery.
There's creative in every corner of this grand Akron building. We're open for the Akron Artwalk--next one is the first Saturday of August, 5-10 pm. Stop by--it'll be your new place to find the creative!
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Can you picture your artwork displayed at Akron's premier non-profit gallery? Now is the time to put your portfolio in front of the selection committee at Summit Artspace!
The gallery is accepting submissions for the 2016 exhibition season. Artists are selected on the basis of quality and exhibition needs. Exhibitions generally include bodies of work by two or more artists. The gallery is located at 140 E. Market St, Akron, OH 44308. Artwork submitted must be representative of the work which would be exhibited. The application fee is $10. Deadline is August 15, 2015.
All applications accepted online:
https://summitartspace.submittable.com/submit/39108 Visit our gallery archives to see Summit Artspace Gallery exhibits at our website by clicking here and be inspired by those who have come before you.
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Richard III
Directed by Dane CT Leasure
June 26th-July 18th
A Little Bit About The Show...
I am very excited to be directing Richard III for the company. Richard III has always been one of my favorite Shakespeare plays and I knew I wanted to include it in one of first seasons. A tale of ambition and deceit, this play is a slippery slope for anyone who stands in Richard's way. For the production, we have a state of remembrance with costumes having medieval signifiers but a modern flair with hard lines and shapes. The staging utilizes Shakespearean staging conditions such as universal lighting and use of three entrances. In the production Kelly Chaff, our violinist, will be underscoring the production and providing pre-show/ intermission music. I know that you will have a great time!
As
Y
ou Like It
Directed by Chris Bizub
July 2nd-July 19th
A Bit About The Show...
For many years, I have wanted to direct a production of As You Like It set in the 1960s. Even though it was written some time between 1599 and 1600, this tale of political exiles who escape the corrupt lifestyle of the French court to all meet in the Forest of Arden where they will become one with nature and fall in love, has a modern feel. I have always felt that this story had such strong parallels with the
tumultuous 1960s, that I chose to set this production of
As You Like It
during Woodstock, as that was considered the culmination of the decade.
As You Like It
is a celebration of love, nature
and music. I know you will absolutely love this production. So make sure that you click on the purchase tickets button below. You don't want to miss your opportunity to experience this timeless story.
Chris Bizub has a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from
Baldwin Wallace College and is currently working as Rubber City Shakespeare Company's Marketing Director/Front of House Manger. Some of his recent directing credits include
Play On, Wait Until Dark, The Uninvited, No Sex Please We're British, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [Abridged]
, and
Almost, Maine
. Chris has also performed in productions of
The Importance of Being Earnest
(John Worthing),
The Merchant of Venice
(Shylock),
As You Like It (Duke Senior)
, MacBeth (The Porter),
Hamlet
(Player),
A Streetcar Named Desire
(Steve Hubble),
ASSASSINS
(Sam Byck), and
The Iceman Cometh
(Hugo).
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
The official trailer for Rubber City Shakespeare's Richard III...
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Rubber City Prints' Summer 
Workshop Schedule for Adults & Children Rubber City Prints is dedicated to strengthening the local artist-printmaker community through classes, residency programs, internship opportunities and professional fine art printing services while advocating for contemporary fine art printmaking through educational programs, workshops,and exhibitions.
Click
here to go to the RCP website where you can pay for classes online. For more information about classes, click
here to send an email to Rubber City Prints.
All classes are held at the RCP studio on the first floor of Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Akron 44308.
ADULT CLASSES
Dry Point: July 11, 2015, 10:00 am-4:00 pm $149 Nonmember, $134 Member Line Etch: July 18, 2015, 10:00 am-4:00 pm $199 Nonmember, $179 Member Open Bite: August 1, 2015, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, $199 Nonmember, $179 Member Collograph: August 4 & 6,11 &13, 2015, 6:00-9:00 pm, $149 Nonmember, $134 Member Aquatint: August 8, 2015, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, $199 Nonmember, $179 Member Monotype: August 15, 2015, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, $99 Nonmember, $89 Member Relief: August 22, 2015, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, $99 Nonmember, $89 Member Woodcut: August 25 & 27, September 1 & 3, 2015, 6-9:00 pm, $149 Nonmember, $134 Member Dry Point: August 29, 2015, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, $149 Nonmember, $134 Member Line Etch: September 5, 2015, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, $199 Nonmember, $179 Member CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS
All summer workshops will be offered from 10-11:30 am Wednesdays and Fridays from July 8- August 7. Bulk Pricing is available at a discount on the website.
KIDS SUMMER PRINT CAMP: The youth camp will run evenings 6-8 pm from July 13-17. $5 per child, per day. For more information about the camp, click here to send an email to Rubber City Prints. Monotype Mania: July 8, 2015, $25 Monotype Mania: July 10, 2015, $25
Stamping Up a Storm: July 22, 2015, $25 Stamping Up a Storm: July 24, 2015, $25 What A Relief!: July 29, 2015, $25 What A Relief!: July 31, 2015, $25 Bookmaking Bonkers: August 5, 2015, $25 Bookmaking Bonkers: August 7, 2015, $25
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You have to be in it to win it! Deadline for Akron Art Prize is July 17th
Are you an aspiring artist? The application for the Akron Art Prize is now open. You can apply by clicking here. Check back often to the Downtown Akron Partnership website for information. The video was filmed and edited by Ted Sikora and Joe Reboudo. "Ever After" written and performed by Zach.
The Art Prize Exhibit will be Sept. 5 - Oct. 3, 2015 at downtown galleries including Summit Artspace Gallery. The public will be able to vote on their favorite five pieces. The piece with the most
votes by Oct. 3
receives the grand prize and five runners up receive a money award. An app for voting will be available for smartphones.
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The 25th Juried Exhibition of the Artists of Rubber City ends Sunday, June 28. This is your second last chance to see more outstanding works by local artists housed in The Box Gallery, on the third floor of Summit Artspace. The gallery is open 11 am to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday. Summit Artspace is located at 140 E. Market St., Akron, Ohio 44308. Handicap accessible. Parking at the back of the building off of Summit Street.
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Summit Artspace is a project of the Akron Area Arts Alliance
and the County of Summit.
Summit Artspace
140 East Market Street, 2nd Floor
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330-376-8480
Email: [email protected]
Website Summit Artspace: www.summitartspace.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.
Click here
for email. We'll be in touch.
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