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Akron ArtWalk: Celebrating the Akron Bicentennial
Experience a quarterly celebration of the arts featuring artist vendors, creative activities, music, food, and more throughout the Historic Arts District. Join us on Thursday, June 12, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. for an Akron Bicentennial themed ArtWalk! Admission is free and open to the public at participating venues.
Visitors to Summit Artspace will find a host of Akron Bicentennial-themed activities and more:
-Akron 200 will have an information table providing everything you’ll need to know about events happening in our city.
-The Summit County Historical Society of Akron will have information available about Akron’s rich history.
-The Akron-Summit County Public Library will be onsite with the Bookmobile and the Friends of the Main Library!
-Visitors are invited to create their own chalk masterpiece inspired by the city’s history outside on the sidewalk.
-Starfall Creative Collective will lead participants through the “What Akron Means to Me” Art Garden, a collaborative art activity where participants will decorate signs expressing their hopes and visions for Akron’s future, or memories of Akron's past and what makes it home.
-A Quiet Room on Summit Artspace’s 2nd floor will offer a calming atmosphere and feature various Accessibility Library items.
-Raks BBQ, Metropolis Popcorn, Henry’s Creamery, and Happy Camper Lemonade will be onsite providing food and drinks during the evening.
As always, ArtWalk features opportunities for visitors to appreciate and purchase art and meet local artists:
-Spring exhibitions will be on view in Summit Artspace’s five galleries throughout the evening.
-Exhibiting artist Michael Marras will be stationed in the Betty and Howard Taylor Main Gallery leading a creature creation drawing activity inspired by his exhibition, "The Bottom of Reality."
-Summit Artspace’s resident artists will open their studios to the public throughout the evening.
-Akron Bazaar and Summit DD artist vendors will sell handmade goods and artworks.
-Advocate Skate Works is a program that provides free skateboarding equipment and clinics across Ohio. They’ll have a pop-up skatepark with lessons, an art project led by professional artists, fun raffles, and some unique apparel. Stop by to skate, create, and learn more about their mission!
-Artists of Rubber City’s The Box Gallery located on the 3rd floor will feature the exhibition "Form, Figure & Obeisance by Bradley Hart."
The Green Dragon Inn, a medieval themed boardgame bar, will host an after ArtWalk party from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with delicious food, drinks, and plenty of fun games to play with friends! From their website, “Step into a welcoming haven where delectable bites meet crafted drinks—a unique bar and cafe where every visit promises a delightful blend of flavors and camaraderie.” Located at 15 E Market St. Akron, Ohio, across the street from Summit Artspace.
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