Author: Nicole Mullet

Episode | S2026 Ep5 | 2026/03/02 Every thriving community leans on a vital arts and culture scene. In this episode, host Stephanie York is joined by Nicole Mullet, executive director of ArtsNow, to learn about the work ArtsNow is doing across Summit County to bridge soc[...]

ArtsForward is proud to celebrate Althea Jones, a multidisciplinary artist and 2024 ArtsForward grant recipient, whose work is now being featured in nationally published textbooks. Jones’s Skin Color Project is highlighted in La Gent[...]

We are so grateful for the amazing support and love we have received over the past decade of ArtsNow. We look forward to continuing growing with our artists, community, and more the next decade to come. Congratulations on your 10th year anniversary. You have truly made [...]

Before ArtsNow was ArtsNow, it was an idea—an initiative bubbling with potential and promise. I still remember it vividly: a series of meetings called together under what I believe was the Arts & Culture Initiative (I’ll double-check the name, but[...]

Americans for the Arts Convention 2025 took place in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 11 – 14. ArtsNow was thrilled to be in attendance alongside Summit County leaders and artists. Below, attendees from Summit County shared how the experience impacted them. Michelle Alle[...]

Josh Gordon brings energy, persistence, and a deep commitment to community to his role as Executive Director of the Barberton Community Foundation. A seasoned leader in marketing and communications, Josh has made an impact across sectors—from nonprofits and education [...]

Kara Jenelle “KJ” Wade (Los Angeles, CA) is a choreographer, educator, and cultural leader who bridges art and administration in meaningful ways. As the founder of Delta Chi Xi Honorary Dance Fraternity, Inc., she created a national platform for collegiate dancers c[...]

A passionate servant leader who understands the power of the people, The Honorable Veronica Sims has dedicated her career to the transformative power of empowering others with the tools needed to effect the changes that they desire to see in the communities in which the[...]

Summit County looks out for one another, and that starts with staying informed. In a world full of information (and let’s be honest, plenty of memes), it’s not always easy to know what’s real or what matters most. That’s why we’re sharing organizatio[...]

The following speech was given by Rick Rogers, Executive Director of Curated Storefront and recipient of the H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award issued by the Greater Akron Chamber, on March 12th, 2025. Thank you to the leadership of the Greater Akron Ch[...]