Art audiences, supporters, and patrons are all vital to a healthy arts and culture sector. This blog series will highlight some of the people who make the arts work in Summit County. Today we hear from Molly Hartong of Molly Hartong Design and co-founder of COLLIDE: Cuyahoga Falls. (Have somebody you want to nominate for […]
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Summit County COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Program
On Monday, May 11th Summit County Council voted to approve the next round of funding for the Summit County COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Program. In this round, individual entrepreneurs and gig workers are eligible to apply. This includes artists working in Summit County. One million dollars has been contributed by the County of […]
ArtsNow Friend of the Arts: Zeber-Martell Studio
How long has the studio been in business?Zeber-Martell Studio has been making art in Akron for over 35 years in the same location. What do you like about doing business in Akron?Akron is our home and it has a unique blend of people that look out for each other. Our philanthropic community has a big heart. […]
The Art of Partnership: Part One
Guest Blogger: David B. Lile Hello! I am David B Lile. Being 67 years old, I have had the privilege to experience many varied moments of life, both high and low, as a human being and as an artistic photographer. But what I absolutely love about life is that it has never ceased to always […]
Greater Akron Chamber: New Grant Cycle
Summit County COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Program – Expansion Overview for Arts and Culture Sector In this second round of support from the County of Summit, artists, gig workers, and creative businesses may be eligible to apply. This program is to support entrepreneurial and start-up businesses operating in Summit County. Nonprofits are not […]
ArtsNow Friend of the Arts: Kate Schlademan, The Learned Owl
When did The Learned Owl Open?The Learned Owl Book Shop opened in 1968. Tell us a little about your work in supporting the Summit County Literary community. We host local authors in our store almost every week and often travel to libraries and festivals in NE Ohio to sell books for local authors as well as […]
ArtsNow Patron Spotlight: Lucille Esposito
Art audiences, supporters, and patrons are all vital to a healthy arts and culture sector. This blog series will highlight some of the people who make the arts work in Summit County. Today we hear from Lucille Esposito, Consulting EIG Program Manager at the GAR Foundation. (Have somebody you want to nominate for the spotlight? […]
ArtsNow Patron Spotlight: Josy Jones
Art audiences, supporters, and patrons are all vital to a healthy arts and culture sector. This blog series will highlight some of the people who make the arts work in Summit County. Today we hear from Josy Jones, actor, director, playwright, and community builder. (Have somebody you want to nominate for the spotlight? Reach out […]
Ohio Begins Implementing New Federal Unemployment Programs to Benefit Gig Workers, Artists, and Others
Here’s the latest from the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services about a new program to provide unemployment benefits to many who have not historically qualified, including self-employed workers, 1099 tax filers, part-time workers, and gig workers: COLUMBUS, OHIO – Starting on Friday, April 24, Ohioans who are unemployed as a result of the […]
ArtsNow Announces Campaign to Support Community
ArtsNow has announced a partnership with Summit County business The Social Dept. to show support and solidarity as a state who values arts, culture, and community. The duo launched a t-shirt series which highlights the united front in Ohio and the core belief that arts, culture, and community will carry us forward. This piece was […]