Pita Brooks is the Interim Director at Akron Soul Train. As a multimedia artist, she explores various materials and techniques, including painting, photography, and encaustic. She also pushes the boundaries of art by experimenting with new media like audio/video, instal[...]

Established in 1965, the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) has long played a pivotal role in fostering artistic development, preserving cultural heritage, and providing financial assistance to artists and arts organizations across the state. With funds from the Ohio Legislature a[...]

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to stay ahead. One often overlooked avenue for innovation and growth is partnering with arts and culture organizations. By collaborating with artists and supporting cu[...]

In Summit County, our trails are graced by the beauty of native plants, inviting hikers from far and wide to explore our natural wonders. As residents of this charming region in Northeast Ohio, we’re lucky to call this diverse ecosystem our home. With every step w[...]

As summer break approaches, it’s the perfect time for parents to embrace the incredible impact of arts and culture on their children’s learning and growth. Engaging kids in artistic activities during these months not only sparks their imagination and self-ex[...]

Drew Reilly is the Deputy Law Director for the City of Stow Law Department. Drew manages all aspects of legal work such as contract management, legal drafting, and more. He also leads the city’s prosecution in planning and zoning cases. Drew has been heavily inves[...]

Curt and Nancy Bohon met through their sisters when they were ten years old. The pair lived on the same street in Cuyahoga Falls when they were children, and today, they live in the house Curt’s parents owned on the very same street that they grew up on. They have bee[...]

Header Photo: Shane Wynn On Thursday, March 30 th , supporters of arts and culture convened at Summit Artspace for the Akron Mayoral Town Hall. Akron mayoral candidates Mark Greer (D), Shammas Malik (D), Keith Mills (D), Tara Mosley (D), Joshua Schaffer (D), Marco Somme[...]

Tiffany Peters is the Interim Executive Director at Barberton Community Foundation, whose mission is to strengthen the Barberton community for current and future generations by providing leadership, fostering collaboration, and creating a legacy of giving to do good. Sh[...]

Featured Image: Grace Carter Credit: CAN Journal One year ago, ArtsNow, the backbone arts organization of Summit County, convened arts professionals and communitarians at the Akron Roundtable to report on 2021’s highs—and lows. 2021 was a year most nonprofit ar[...]