Back for its 15th year at Summit Artspace on East Market, “FRESH 2019” runs until Feb. 16 with the most inventive works by local artists from Northeast Ohio. Hear from those creatives at an evening meet-up in our main gallery.
FRESH 2019 Juried Art Exhibition launches with a free artist reception on Friday, Jan. 11, 5-8 p.m., in the main gallery at Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 East Market St., Akron. The exhibition which runs until Feb. 16 is free and open to the public.
HEAR THE FRESH ARTISTS TALK ART
FRESH artists will gather for a panel discussion led by juror and artist Amy Mothersbaugh on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 7-8 p.m. in the main gallery surrounded by the artwork. The event is free. Reserve your seat here: https://bit.ly/2LpQP9e.
FRESH ARTISTS BREAK THE MOLD
With a reputation for celebrating new perspectives, FRESH challenges regional artists to take their art in new directions. Art that is accepted as part of this annual exhibition is innovative and challenges us to view the world through a new lens. The works feature novel styles, original thinking and demonstrate a high level of skill in the artist’s chosen 2D or 3D media. More than 150 works were submitted.
FRESH 2019 Juried Art Exhibition launches with a free artist reception on Friday, Jan. 11, 5-8 p.m., in the main gallery at Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 East Market St., Akron. The exhibition which runs until Feb. 16 is free and open to the public.
HEAR THE FRESH ARTISTS TALK ART
FRESH artists will gather for a panel discussion led by juror and artist Amy Mothersbaugh on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 7-8 p.m. in the main gallery surrounded by the artwork. The event is free. Reserve your seat here: https://bit.ly/2LpQP9e.
FRESH ARTISTS BREAK THE MOLD
With a reputation for celebrating new perspectives, FRESH challenges regional artists to take their art in new directions. Art that is accepted as part of this annual exhibition is innovative and challenges us to view the world through a new lens. The works feature novel styles, original thinking and demonstrate a high level of skill in the artist’s chosen 2D or 3D media. More than 150 works were submitted.
Summit Artspace on East Market is located at 140 East Market St., Akron. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
ARTIST AMY MOTHERSBAUGH IS OUR FRESH JUROR
Juror Amy Mothersbaugh is an artist and art entrepreneur from Cuyahoga Falls. She is well known for her work and her gallery Studio 2019 in the Falls. Amy is a co-founder at Akron Soul Train, an art educator at Mobile Art Classes for Everyone and works on projects including murals with local organizations like the Akron Zoo.
The show image features a work from FRESH 2018 entitled Perfect Vision by Akron artist Stephen Goold. The piece is acrylic and latex paint on hardboard tiles.
Summit Artspace’s main gallery is open Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Additional hours include 4-7 p.m. during 3rd Thursday on Jan. 17 and the Feb. 2 Artwalk, 5-9 p.m.
Summit Artspace is a non-profit community art center 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, on Twitter @AkronAreaArts, Instagram and Snapchat.
Arts & Culture Inclusion Council Presents: Representation Matters- Photography and Ad Spend
April 4, 2024 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Online
In this virtual workshop, Rob Greer, Tyron Hoisten, and Elizabeth Tipton will discuss why representation matters in advertising and content creation, drawing on their recent experience participating in ArtsNow’s SEEN initiative. This panel will be moderated by a member of the Arts & Culture Inclusion Council.
Who should attend? Nonprofit and for-profit leadership and marketing/communication professionals interested in learning about SEEN and participating in a conversation about the importance of authenticity and representation in our work.