By Nicole Mullet, ArtsNow Executive Director ArtsNow is collaborating with local arts agencies in Pittsburgh, Toledo, Detroit, Cleveland, and Columbus on a Wage & Benefit Survey.  The survey will yield comparative data about salary and benefits issues and help[...]

@12:10 — Too ramped up. @12:30 — All better! Guest Blogger: Jarrod Hartzler, Tuesday Musical’s Executive & Artistic Director I love reading survey comments like this about Tuesday Musical’s Decompression Chamber program. An antidote to workplace stress, our [...]

Guest Blogger: Harper Rosenberger Hello. My name is Harper Rosenberger. I am nine years old, and recently I went to the art museum in Akron, Ohio with my aunt. I’ve been asked to write about my experience. I had a very good time at the gallery. I hope you enjoy my re[...]

By Nicole Mullet In late June of 2015, I received a phone call from Gregg Mervis, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau, offering me the position of Executive Director of the yet to be named ArtsNow. I’m ashamed to sa[...]

You may have seen her recent blogs on ArtsNow.org, and here’s a little more about the personal journey of our fantastic summer intern Erika Newcome: Erika, a recent graduate of The University of Akron, specializes in strategic campaign planning and brand manageme[...]

Written By Erika Newcome, Intern Last week I had the opportunity to explore Akron’s locally owned and operated, smART Studio. The multi-arts studio offers a variety of enrichment workshops, and provides creative opportunities for individuals of all ages, regardless of[...]

Summit County welcomes national Museums for All initiative to promote access and opportunity Beginning July 1, five Summit County museums and attractions will open their doors at a substantially discounted admission price of $1 to $3 to any guest who presents their U.S.[...]

Written by Erika Newcome, Intern Miss an awesome summer event? With these five local happenings, that’s okay! You can catch the next one. 1. Falls Downtown Fridays (Cuyahoga Falls)  Join us every Friday, as the City of Cuyahoga Falls presents a differently-theme[...]

For the past three years, ArtsNow has been provided space at the Akron-Summit County Public Library. This partnership was first established by David Jennings in 2015 and thoughtfully carried forward by Pamela Hickson-Stevenson.  For a young organization just starting [...]

By Mary Kay Palazzo Over the four months that I’ve been working with ArtsNow, I’ve had so many incredible experiences, and I’ve met many amazing people who care deeply about their cities and the artists living in them. I’ve gotten to visit beautiful places insid[...]