State of the Arts

Thank you for attending the third annual State of the Arts.
Congratulations to the 2024 State of the Arts Award Recipients!

ArtsNow Distinguished Patron Award:
Olivia Demas

As a founding board member of ArtsNow, Olivia Demas is a dedicated and passionate patron of the arts.  She has made significant contributions to the arts community through her unwavering support, philanthropy, and advocacy.

ArtsNow Visionary Leader Award:
Christine Amer Mayer

Christine Amer Mayer is the President of GAR Foundation and a founding board officer of ArtsNow. She has strategic vision and dedication that has not only strengthened ArtsNow, but has enhanced the cultural vitality of the entire region.

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Thank you to our Event Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Rob and Alyssa Briggs

Gold Sponsors

Olivia and William Demas

Silver Sponsors

The Read Family

Susan Ellen Stephens, MD

Bronze Sponsors

Drs Mark and Sandy Auburn

Christine Chenoweth Yuhasz

Tony & Kat Martucci

Sophisticates, Inc. Cleveland

Highlights from our 2022 SOTA event

This video celebrates our award winners, Theresa Carter and Gregg Mervis. These two champions for Arts and Culture in Summit County received the ArtsNow Distinguished Patron Award & Visionary Leader Award, respectively. Thank you both for all that you do to support the Arts!

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro shares her personal connection to the arts and her enthusiasm for the role of the arts in education and in our community. As Shapiro points out, everyone is born with skills, curiosity, and artistic capabilities, and when those skills are nurtured through education, we create a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, and play.

This video celebrates the arts, cultural, and environmental sectors in Summit County, Ohio! Watch highlights submitted from across the county to showcase the amazing work that was accomplished in 2022.