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Commentary: Community Feels Impact From Toll COVID-19 has Taken on Arts, Culture Sector
October 17, 2020
As we learned while building the Cultural Plan, arts and culture matter deeply to Summit County residents. However, the economic reality of the pandemic is hitting artists, small business and non-profit organizations hard. In spite of challenges, the sector has a significant role to play in our region’s recovery. Over two years ago, ArtsNow embarked on a cultural […] Read Article
First Serve to bring interactive educational activities to Akron’s North Hill community starting Sept. 13
September 11, 2020
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
New Inclusive Digital Classes Available
August 6, 2020
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
Collaboration Among Social Service, Education, and Arts Organizations Brings Creativity Through Fully Inclusive Digital Classes
July 21, 2020
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 & Gener8Tor Announce Emergency Response Program For Northeast Ohio Creatives
July 19, 2020
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
Celebrating 5 Years, ArtsNow Announces New Board Members
June 23, 2020
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