Category: Cultural Plan

ArtsNow, in collaboration with and support from the Ian Patrick Schwarber Foundation, is proud to announce the second year of the Summit County Creative Investment Program. This program will serve as a direct investment in the professi[...]

By Grace Carter Peter B. Jones is the internationally-renowned Onondaga artist who created a statue that many Akronites know fondly. The bronze-cast Native American man hoisting a canoe, located on the corner of Merriman Road and North Portage Path, helps engage passers[...]

ArtsNow recently spoke with Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro on her experience with the arts, the importance of an arts & culture sector for our community, and how CARES funding positively impacted our community during a difficult time.[...]

The Cultural Plan Steering Committee came together for the first time to kick off the Akron Cultural Plan. These individuals represent multiple organizations and neighborhoods throughout Akron, including the University of Akron, Himalayan Arts Language and Cultural Acad[...]

The project team of Designing Local and ArtsNow wants to connect with as many residents, community leaders, and creatives as possible. The team has worked to engage and connect with cultural leaders, creatives, and community stakeholders. We also believe that we can’t[...]