May 2 Artwalk at Summit Artspace goes virtual!
We’ll be bringing you the Saturday May 2 Artwalk online from 5:30 to 7 p.m. via Summit Artspace social media. Artwalk is an art/retail event organized by Summit Artspace the first Saturday of the month.
We’ll be showcasing our Summit Artspace artist tenants and featuring them in demos, workshops and interviews. We’ll also be sharing the work of our Artwalk partners, as well as our pop-up vendors who have special offers through the weekend.
Winners will be announced on Facebook Live at the 5:30 p.m. unveiling by juror/artist Edith Wadkins of Grove City, Ohio. Cash prizes will be sent to the winners.
The show can be accessed here after May 2:Â Â YOU-Topia Juried Virtual Art Exhibition
A second YOU-Topia for youth is here:Â YOU-Topia Virtual Youth Challenge.
Go to our Artwalk and Summit Artspace Facebook pages and Instagram for the event and information.
VIRTUAL ARTWALK SCHEDULE, MAY 2
- 5:30 p.m. – Unveiling of virtual shows YOU-Topia Juried Art Exhibition and YOU-Topia Youth Challenge (links go live at 5:30 p.m., May 2); Juror Edith Wadkins will announce the winners via Facebook Live
- 5:45 p.m. – Mini demos/workshops/interviews with artist tenants
- 6 p.m. – Featuring pop-up artists, promo code “MayArtwalk2020” for discounts through the weekend
- 6:15 p.m. – Mini demos/workshops/interviews with artist tenants
- 6:30 p.m. – Featuring Artwalk partners
- 6:35-7 p.m. – Mini demos/workshops/interviews with artist tenants
Akron Artwalk will be online! You won’t miss a thing through Summit Artspace social media.
UPCOMING ARTWALK DATES:
MAY 2, 2020
JUNE 6, 2020
AUGUST 1, 2020
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020
OCTOBER 3, 2020
NOVEMBER 7, 2020
DECEMBER 5, 2020
ARTWALK PARTNERS
Summit Artspace:Â Galleries, artist studios and more
Zeber-Martell: See the exceptional functional and decorative ceramics by the artists, as well as a large selection of jewelry and much more to delight shoppers!
Northside Cellar: Check out what they have in the shop plus Art 4 Artwalk.
Bluff Blue Door Gallery: Art galleries in a unique setting.
sweetmodern.com:Â Fine vintage mid-century furniture and decor
Akron Soul Train:Â Akron Soul Train is an artist residency village connecting and empowering the community and artists by granting fellowships that provide resources for all creative disciplines to foster a more vibrant downtown Akron.
Gallery C: A new location at East 66 Cuyahoga Falls Ave., open for Akron Artwalk
Visit the Summit Artspace Facebook page for more information about Artwalk sites.
Bluff Blue Gallery
Gallery C
66 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave., AkronÂ
ABOUT SUMMIT ARTSPACE
Summit Artspace is a non-profit arts organization that provides studio, exhibit and programming spaces in Summit County and the surrounding area for local artists and arts organizations; and is a center for art education open to all residents. Contact Summit Artspace at 330-376-8480. On the Web at www.summitartspace.org. Find us on: Facebook, Twitter at @AkronAreaArts, Instagram and Snapchat.
See the Summit Artspace event and exhibit calendar for directions.
Plan your visit by clicking here.
Have questions? Here is our Frequently Asked Questions page.
