Art activists, residents and organization leaders gathered in the East End’s Goodyear Hall Wednesday morning to pose questions and discuss the sustainability of arts and culture in Akron. From the untapped potential of the arts to the impact of federal funding cuts on local arts, culture and entertainment, panelists answered questions about the growing arts and culture scene in the city.

The event was hosted by the Akron Press Club. Panelists were John Garofalo, CEO of the Akron Community Foundation; Nicole Mullet, executive director of ArtsNow; Howard Parr, executive director of the Akron Civic Theatre. 

Andrew Meyer, deputy editor for news at Ideastream Public Media, moderated the discussion and asked the questions.