Akron ArtWalk
This year, the Akron ArtWalk is moving to Thursdays! Experience a quarterly celebration of the arts featuring artist vendors, creative activities, music, food, and more throughout the Historic Arts District. The first ArtWalk of the year will be held on Thursday, March 13, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public at participating venues.
Summit Artspace’s March ArtWalk is presented in collaboration with Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD), the levy-funded agency that provides essential services for more than 5,000 children and adults in Summit County.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This month-long celebration raises awareness about the importance of fostering a more inclusive community for people of every ability and the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life.
Visitors to Summit Artspace will find a host of inclusion-themed activities:
-Information and activities will be available at Summit DD’s booth, where visitors can learn more about their services and supports.
-The Inclusioneers’ Mobile Sensory Bus, supported by Summit DD staff, will be available in front of the building for folks who need a sensory break from the activities.
-Resources from Akron Summit County Public Library’s Accessibility Library, a groundbreaking resource that enhances accessibility at festivals, performances, community gatherings, and cultural shows. Visitors can view and use Sensory Bags, mobility supports, and other items available for loan at no cost to users.
-A Quiet Room on Summit Artspace’s 2nd floor will offer a calming atmosphere and feature various Accessibility Library items.
As always, ArtWalk features opportunities for visitors to appreciate and purchase art and meet local artists:
-Winter Exhibitions will be on view in Summit Artspace’s five galleries throughout the evening.
-Artist Robert Wright will demonstrate his gestural ink drawing technique inspired by the folks visiting the gallery for the duration of the ArtWalk. He will be in the Intersections Gallery alongside his exhibition, "Over, Under, Sideways, Down."
-"FRESH: Soft Offerings" artist Kimberly Wengerd will lead a felting activity.
-Summit Artspace’s resident artists will open their studios to the public throughout the evening.
-Akron Bazaar vendors will sell handmade goods and artworks on Summit Artspace’s 3rd floor.
-Artists of Rubber City’s The Box Gallery located on the 3rd floor will feature the exhibition "Faces, Faith and Fanciful Things" by artist Bobbie Tiedt Donohew.
General parking for ArtWalk is available on surrounding streets, and at participating locations. Downtown restaurants welcome patrons during the evening. An introduction to the Akron ArtWalk participating businesses is available on Downtown Akron Partnership. A virtual guide and maps can be found on Summit Artspace’s website.
ArtWalk at Summit Artspace is supported annually, in part, by a grant from The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation.
Event Links
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