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Community volunteer group First Serve is working with ArtsNow and Summit Education Initiative to bring Akron’s North Hill community four new interactive educational activities at several community spaces starting Sept. 13. The educational activities were designed by University of Akron students John Aylward (Arts Administration), Julian Curet (Arts Administration) and Katelynn Olsen (Art History) with […] Read Article

Area service and cultural organizations have teamed together to offer free digital classes taught by professional artists for residents of all ages and abilities. According to ArtsNow officials, two separate digital classes will launch in August that include Aging is an Art Form, hosted by Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities; […] Read Article

Service and cultural organizations are thrilled to announce a collaborative effort to bring a digital workshop series, taught by professional artists, to residents in Summit County. Running weekly in Aug. 2020, a series of digital classes is launching to ensure Summit County residents of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to create, connect, and […] Read Article

ArtsNow, in partnership with gener8tor, has announced the Cleveland & Northeast Ohio Creatives Emergency Response Program, a new initiative supporting Northeast Ohio artists, musicians, and creatives affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning on Mon. June 22, 2020, artists, musicians, and creatives will have access to a free, five- day webinar series designed to identify and […] Read Article

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ArtsNow will welcome three new Board Members to join in the work of advancing the arts and culture sector in Summit County. Lisa King, Steve Millard, and Georgia Nix Miller begin their first term as trustees July 1, 2020, the same day as the organization’s 5-year anniversary. “The board of ArtsNow has always been one […] Read Article

A conversation with Nicole Mullet: Executive Director ArtsNow and Tricia Ostertag: Vice President of Marketing and Events of Arts In Stark. Nicole Mullet and Tricia Ostertag share perspectives in supporting artists during the pandemic. Read Article

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many artists unemployed due to the cancellations of large gatherings for the last few months as well as the economic downturn. ArtsNow, a Summit County nonprofit that works to connect the arts and the community, is working to change this. Grace Myers, corporate and community liaison for ArtsNow, says they […] Read Article