Upcoming Events:

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Akron ArtWalk: Unapologetically Us, Thursday, June 11, 5 – 9:00 p.m.

Join us for Akron ArtWalk on Thursday, June 11, from 5 to 9:00 pm. Celebrate authenticity, creative expression, and community. Experience unique activities, including a pop-skate park, a cipher, and an affirmation card workshop. The event is free and open to the public. 

OUR MISSION

Summit Artspace connects artists and artist-serving organizations to the community and to the resources they need to thrive professionally, creatively, and financially.

Resident Artists & Organizations

Click here to learn more about our resident artists and organizations.

Galleries & Exhibitions

Read more about our exhibitions and view them virtually.

Public Programs

Learn about programs and opportunities to engage with the arts and local artists.

Summit Artspace is home to artist studios, creative businesses, and five galleries with new exhibitions four times each year. We provide public programs to engage the community with local artists and promote a strong, diverse, and vibrant arts and culture community.

Latest News

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Artist Aaron D. Williams Selected for BIPOC+ Exhibition at Summit Artspace

Artist Aaron D. Williams Selected for BIPOC+ Exhibition at Summit Artspace     Akron, OHIO (March 4, 2026) — Artist Aaron D. Williams was recently selected ...
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Akron Artist Althea Jones Brings Local Voices to Classrooms Nationwide.

Akron artist brings local voices to classrooms nationwide Althea Jones, a multidisciplinary artist from Akron, Ohio, is continuing to use art to inform education with ...
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Summit Artspace Announces Amber Bishop as the Community Engagement Coordinator

Summit Artspace Announces Amber Bishop as the Community Engagement Coordinator  Summit Artspace Executive Director, Natalie Grieshammer Patrick, has appointed Amber Bishop as the new Community Engagement Coordinator. This selection follows the transition of Anna E. Young to ...
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