Welcome! This summer exhibition season is a mix of lively, thoughtful, and experimental artwork throughout the shows on view. Some of the work is introspective and reflective while pushing the […]
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Akron, OHIO (January 9, 2024) — Akron-native and painter Sylvia Sykes was recently selected by jurors Darius Steward and Gwen Waight for Summit Artspace’s 3rd annual solo exhibition for BIPOC+ (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists. Sykes’ exhibition, The Aunties, will
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Welcome! Winter is wonderful to contemplate life, especially in Northeast Ohio, as we hibernate from the elements. Whether it be new ways of working with subjects, materials, and processes in
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Welcome! This fall, our exhibitions emphasize the interconnectedness of our arts community—and community at large —in Summit County. Themes of belonging, place, and healing run throughout the shows. The strong
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Dance expresses an incredible sense of life and movement. Observing and drawing from dance has been a focus of my art for over 49 years and has evolved many styles
Newhem is a veteran writer, author, ghost, and literature/writing professor who’s written 100+ books, articles, stories, essays, etc. for major publications and publishers. He’s interviewed and/or written bestselling books for
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Angel Newhem Valenzuela is an Akron-based performer who’s played Trixie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Angel in Rent, Woof in Hair, and Nicky in Avenue Q, all with the
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Shannon is a mixed media artist. She uses paper scraps, old hardware, wood and discards of all kinds to create whimsical characters, prints, cards, coasters, apparel and more! She sees
Georgio Sabino III is a highly acclaimed multi-disciplinary visual artist, photographer, designer, author and educator. He was twice an official photographer at The White House for President Obama’s invitation to
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Katherine’s professional life has been non-linear. She’s worked in finance, journalism, logistics, and perhaps her hardest job, being a full-time parent. Like it did for many people, the pandemic generated
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.
