News & Press

Akron Black Artist Guild hosts first exhibition, ‘Outlined in Black,’ downtown Saturday
October 20, 2021
The new Akron Black Artist Guild will feature 16 area Black artists in its first exhibit, “Outlined in Black,” from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Crea8tive Gallery, 380 S. Main St., Akron. The artists are Sasha Dixon, Jessica Travis, Randi Mull, Sylvia Sykes, Georgio Sabino, Shawn Gooden, Jeff Willis, Donald Peoples, Stephanie Stewart, Denise Harrison, Corey […] Read Article
Posted in Equity Talent
ArtsNow Adds Local Artist and Community Organizer Dara Harper as Director of Programming
September 15, 2021
ArtsNow announced today that Dara Harper will join the team as its first Director of Programming, a new full-time position within the organization designed to support ArtsNow’s future growth and advance the strategic implementation of the community-wide Cultural Plan. This position was made possible through a multi-year investment of Knight Foundation. Harper—a creative entrepreneur, community […] Read Article
Posted in Connections Talent
ArtsNow Announces Art & Sole, a Collaboration With Akron Marathon Funded by Ohio Arts Council
September 8, 2021
Art & Sole, an initiative co-created by the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation and ArtsNow, a Summit County arts and culture nonprofit, is bringing the arts to Akron’s Blue Line. Art & Sole will inspire runners and fans alike during this year’s Akron Marathon by showcasing local artists and entertainment along the scenic route. Together, the […] Read Article
Posted in Accessibility Connections Engagement