Pause of Public Hours for Summit Artspace

In-person visits to the Summit Artspace galleries have been paused through the end of 2020 due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. But visits to artist studios can be made by appointment. For a list of the artists and more information, click here. 

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VIRTUAL GALLERY SHOWS & EVENTS AT SUMMIT ARTSPACE
Until Dec. 19, 2020

Virtual Market on Market: Holiday Edition
Dec. 5  & 12, 2020 | 12-5 p.m.

Market on Market: Holiday Edition is an online Holiday Artisanal Market that showcases local artists and their handmade work. View at Summit Artspace social media.

Join us for open studios and pop up vendors. Support local artists!

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Virtual 18th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition
Nov. 20-Dec. 19, 2020 | Summit Artspace on East Market
Main Gallery

As 2020 draws to a close, the 18th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition is a joyous celebration of vibrant, local art that can be seen virtually at Summit Artspace from Nov. 20 to Dec. 19. Link to virtual show: summitartspace.org/kaleidoscope-virtual.

SHOW DATES & TIMES, WINNERS

The show opened in the Summit Artspace main first floor gallery on Thursday, Nov. 20, and runs until Dec. 19, 2020 online. Admission for the online exhibit is free.

YOU PICK THE ARTIST WHO WINS THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD!

Online viewers will be able to vote for their favorite artist to win the People’s Choice Award, a working kaleidoscope designed and hand-blown by glass artist, Bob Pozarski. The winner will be announced at the end of the show on the Summit Artspace website.

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Art of Print Regional Juried Printmaking Exhibit
Oct. 9 – Dec. 19, 2020 | Opens Oct. 9, noon
Summit Artspace on East Market | Three G Gallery

SHOW CANCELLED TO IN-PERSON VISITS DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

The art of printmaking, with its long and enduring history, has continued to develop and diversify well into the twenty-first century. Artists are using the multiplicity and accessibility of print media to comment on relevant issues and promote change. In addition, the printmaking process is incredibly experiential, allowing for artists to engage with the medium and communicate their personal interests and concerns. Printmaking encompasses a wide range of techniques including etching, monotypes, screen printing, lithography, stenciling, and countless others as well as combinations. all of which are welcome in this exhibition.

Summit Artspace in partnership with the Kent State University School of Art presents The Art of Print. The juror is  J. Leigh Garcia, Print Media and Photography Professor at Kent State University.  https://www.jleighgarcia.com

CLICK HERE FOR A FREE, TIMED TICKET TO ENTER THE BUILDING. Visitors are also welcome stop by to check for open time slots.

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Open for Business: Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute Cohort
Oct. 9 – Dec. 19, 2020 | Opens Oct. 9, noon
Summit Artspace on East Market | Welcome Gallery

SHOW CANCELLED TO IN-PERSON VISITS DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

Open for Business showcases art by the most recent participants in the Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute at Summit Artspace. AEI is a partnership among Summit Artspace, Arts Cleveland and the Burton D. Morgan Foundation which funds the annual program. AEI is open to individuals who are interested in or are already becoming entrepreneurs in the creative arts, including but not limited to visual art, music, theatre, dance, and writing.  Participants receive foundational business knowledge and hands-on training as part of the curriculum in this multi-week course.
Artists also have the opportunity to meet with and learn from successful creative entrepreneurs in Akron and the surrounding area. In addition to the class curriculum, participants receive the benefits of a supportive peer group and the exchange of unique perspectives on growing their creative business.  The Open for Business show is the capstone project for the 2019-2020 cohort that concluded at the beginning of the global pandemic.

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Virtual ARTWALK | Summit Artspace on East Market
Dec. 5, 2020 | Starting at 5 p.m. on Summit Artspace social media

Artwalk is an art/retail event organized by Summit Artspace on East Market i on the first Saturday of the month, from 5-8 p.m. This this virtual editions on Summit Artspace social media, we’ll be featuring Summit Artspace studio artists and our Artwalk partners.

What you’ll find at the Artwalk locations–

Summit Artspace on East Market: Galleries, artist studios, pop-ups and more
Zeber-Martell Studio and Gallery: See the exceptional functional and decorative ceramics by the artists, as well as a large selection of jewelry and much more to delight shoppers!
Northside Cellar: Check out what they have in the shop plus Art 4 Artwalk.
Bluff Blue Door Gallery: Visit the galleries in this unique setting.
Sweet Modern: Fine vintage mid-century furniture and decor
Akron Soul Train:  Akron Soul Train is an artist residency village connecting and empowering the community and artists by granting fellowships that provide resources for all creative disciplines to foster a more vibrant downtown Akron.
Gallery C: A new location at East 66 Cuyahoga Falls Ave., open for Akron Artwalk

Head to our website for links to our Artwalk partners.

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ARTIST STUDIOS WELCOME YOU BACK
While galleries are closed, you can contact Summit Artspace studio artists for appointments to visit their studios. For a list of the artists and more information, click here. 

See the Summit Artspace exhibit calendar for show details.
Have questions? Here is our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Please Note: All exhibitions are subject to becoming virtual at our website, summitartspace.org, due to the global pandemic.