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Use your custom skin color paint to make a collage-style superhero self portrait!
Local artist Althea Jones is leading a project called “Skin Color” that celebrates peoples skin tones beyond race and class. During art sessions, she matches people’s skin colors with paint and talks with them about life and identity. The goal is to match 1000 people in Akron, Ohio over 3-5 years, building community and promoting self-love.
In 2024, with support from ArtsForward and other organizations, Althea’s project will focus on the theme “My Skin Color is My Superpower.” She’ll match the skin tones of over 200 people while hosting classes that encourage participants to explore personal strengths, learn about color, and make their own art. The ultimate goal being to remember how special and important we all are to our community.
This event is presented in partnership with Akron Soul Train.
Limited space is available for this tour and registration is required.
ADMISSION INFO
Free event – please RSVP online.
LOCATION
73 S. College Street, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325
PARKING INFO
Free parking is available in the lot directly adjacent to the building. This lot contains a dedicated accessible parking spot near the museum entrance.
Free parking is also available in Lot 30 at the corner of College and Market streets, which contains several accessible parking spaces.
Metered parking is available along South College Street. Pavement from Lot 30 and metered parking may be uneven, and people with limited mobility should exercise caution.
