ArtsNow Events

May 18, 2023 | 4:00-5:30pm | Summit ArtSpace

Teaching Artists Workshop

Calling all teaching artists in Summit County! Get ready to take your career to the next level with the Teach Artist Workshop! This is your chance to join the Ohio Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster and showcase your artistic excellence to the world. With expert guidance and real-time support, you’ll learn how to apply for this prestigious roster, and gain the tools and resources you need to engage students and captivate audiences. 

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this workshop will help you stand out from the crowd and showcase your talent to the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the ranks of Ohio’s top teaching artists – sign up now!

June 21, 2023 | 4:00-6:00pm | Two-Part Event

Summer: Artist & Creatives Sector Update

Celebrate with us a special night in Barberton exploring the great work happening at Magical Theater Co. and White Rabbit Galleries. The evening begins with quarterly update at Magical Theater Co. for artists, organizations and community members and then we will head over to White Rabbit Galleries for a tour featuring the 2nd annual “Down the Rabbit Hole” show.

August 17, 2023 | 4:30-6:00pm | Summit County Main Library

Age Friendly Training: Developing Intergenerational Training

We invite your staff to learn and develop best practices within intergenerational programming across Summit County, led by Matt Reed with Direction Home on Thursday, August 17th. Alongside the presentation, we have Stephanie Stewart, owner of P31 Art & Design, who will lead attendees in an art-making project, demonstrating the integration of thoughtful programming.

September 27, 2023 | 4:00-5:00pm | Akron Zoo

Fall: Artists & Creatives Sector Update

Step right up for an exhilarating update on the vibrant arts, culture, and environment scene in Summit County! Join hands with sector leaders and community visionaries to ignite your imagination and set bold targets for unleashing the full potential of the Cultural Plan!

October 5, 2023 | 6:00-8:00pm | Emmanuel Christian Academy

Neighborhood Love Dinner

Join us on October 5th for dinner and conversations to share in the Neighborhood Love. The table is set for resident-led discussions about neighborhood arts and culture activation, available resources, and opportunities to build relationships with local CDCs, social and art organizations, and artists.

November 16, 2023 | 3:30-5:00pm | Online

DEIA ADVISORY BOARD PRESENTS PRIVILEGE AND IMPLICIT BIAS

Get ready for a transformative experience as the Arts & Culture DEIA Advisory Board presents an unforgettable workshop with the brilliant Fedearia Nicolson-Sweval PH.D. This is Part Two of a series that delves into the crucial work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and you won’t want to miss a minute of it. With Dr. Sweval as your guide, you’ll explore the complex lens of privilege and implicit bias, and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be authentic and empathetic in a rapidly changing world.

December 6, 2023 | 4:00-5:00pm | Cuyahoga Valley Art Center

Winter: Artists & Creatives Sector Update

Get ready for a pulse-pounding update on the thriving arts, culture, and environmental landscape of Summit County! Join forces with the brightest minds in the sector and community to unleash your creativity and set daring goals for making the Cultural Plan a reality!

April 13, 2023 | 4:00-5:30pm | Online (*Note new location)

Arts & Culture Advocacy Training

R Strategy Group principals, Jeff Rusnak and Kathy Berta, bring unique insight to the needs of Summit County’s arts & culture sector, its stakeholders, and the broader ecosystem in which the sector operates. They have professional expertise in advocacy and communications, and have directed successful arts advocacy efforts in Ohio.

ArtsNow is excited to welcome advocacy firm, R Strategy Group, to offer an advocacy training specifically designed for Summit County’s Arts & Culture Sector organizations and community leaders. Learn why advocacy is important for artists and arts organizations, how to implement strategies and tactics for working with policymakers and fostering those relationships and produce ways to start proactively advocating for Summit County’s arts & culture sector.

March 30, 2023 | 4:30-6:00pm | Summit ArtSpace

Arts & Culture Town Hall for Akron Mayoral Candidates

Join the Akron mayoral candidates on Thursday, March 30th at Summit Artspace for a town hall focused on arts and culture. With the arts and culture industry in the Akron metropolitan statistical area (MSA) being valued at $1.4 billion, investing in this sector can financially support local artists and contribute to overall economic growth. On March 30th, candidates will have the opportunity to engage with voters from the Akron arts and culture community and share their platform on the topic.

The town hall is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Don’t miss this chance to join the conversation!

March 15, 2023 | 4:00-5:00pm | Summit ArtSpace

Spring: Artist & Creatives Sector Update

Artist Hubs are vital for our sector! Wednesday, March 15th join us in building a stronger arts, culture and environment sector of Summit County through ArtsNow quarterly updates. Hosted by Summit ArtSpace this will be a time for artists, organizations and community members to collaborate and enjoy each other’s innovative input. All galleries available for touring in Summit ArtSpace after the meeting.

December 15, 2022 | 5:00-7:00pm | Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S Main St., Akron OH

State of the Arts: Connecting Arts, Culture & Community in Summit County

We are thrilled with the opportunity to share highlights from the arts, culture, and environmental sector – from initiatives and accomplishments over the year to insights on what opportunities await us in the future.