Author: Nicole Mullet

Elizabeth Bartz is the President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, Inc., a company she founded in 1993. As a woman-owned, small business, Elizabeth directs the operations of her 43-person firm, from managing a team of lawyers and research experts to overseein[...]
Anthony Boarman is the Strategic Communications Manager at GAR Foundation, where he builds awareness and broad support for the Foundation’s efforts to advance systemic solutions that make Greater Akron smarter, stronger, and more vibrant. Prior to joining GAR, Anthony[...]
J Travis is a self-taught visual artist who works primarily with abstract acrylic paints and mixed media. She proudly claims her roots- Canton-born and Akron-raised. What inspired you to create? My artistic journey began with my mother, who taught me the joy of drawing.[...]
The following speech was originally presented by Drew Williams, Assistant Superintendent at Summit DD, at An Evening with Artists on December 12th, 2024: Good evening, Thank you again for attending tonight’s event, which has highlighted the important work of local art[...]
Typically when I tell people that I work at an organization called ArtsNow, one of the first questions they ask me is, “So, are you an artist?” The short answer is no, I am not an artist– my job is to support artists and the arts ecosystem as a whole. But the long[...]
Kemp A. Boyd, married to his incredible wife, Stacy, and blessed with a family of six children, is a dedicated family man and community leader. He serves as the Executive Director of Love Akron and is also a Co-Pastor at Garden City Church. Additionally, Kemp emphasizes[...]