Make our community a vibrant, one-of-a-kind place to learn, work, and live by empowering local artists to thrive!

Video features: Ashley Pippin (Genesis Theatre), Jennifer Worden (Jennifer L. Worden Arts), Robert Greer (ZaBre Inspire), Shara Cocchiola (Summit Choral Society)

"Showing my artwork in a Summit Artspace exhibition helped to boost my confidence by getting recognition and support in what it means to be an artist."

Teresa Scott

Summit Artspace Resident Artist

"Our students visited a variety of artists who spoke on different topics. After the field trip, the students' insights were powerful!"

Sarah Appleby

Educator, Miller South School

Akron Public Schools

"Summit Artspace connects me with a far more diverse group of artists and art lovers than anywhere else I've found in the greater Akron area."

Care Hanson

Local Artist

For more than 20 years, Summit Artspace has been a vital hub for local artists and a catalyst for arts and culture in Summit County. Ensure these opportunities continue by becoming a Summit Artspace contributing member today. Your tax-deductible membership gift at any level will enable transformative, creative connections for local artists and audiences.

From exhibitions to professional artist development - from field trips to teacher training - from ArtWalks to Artists Sundays - we rely on support from art lovers like you to make our programs possible.

Thank you for helping local artists to thrive!

Learn even more about Summit Artspace's history and mission in the December episode of Around Akron with Blue Green.