Deadline approaching! Monday, June 2 at 11:59 p.m. FREE to apply! "Roots" will be one of five exhibitions during the Summer Exhibitions at Summit Artspace curated in celebration and recognition of Akron’s Bicentennial. Exhibition theme: “Roots will center around themes of personal histories, familial histories, and pay homage to home- whether that be Akron or an abstract feeling. This theme will also pay homage to Summit Artspace for all it has done for its artists and patrons since its inception. Mediums will be focused on, but not limited to, textile, film, and mixed media photography. These mediums will emphasize the theme as they each have a cultural tie to heritage or documentation. Textile work for millennia was seen as women’s work, then hobby, and finally in the past 50 years or so considered fine art. It was a trade passed from mother to daughter and its importance to the art world is inherently attached to equity for women in the art world. Film and mixed media photography are another underdog of the art world as their acceptance of fine art has grown in the 20th century. The use of photography in an unconventional manner will represent revitalization.” – Curator Al Macdougall Artists must be currently based in Summit County or contiguous counties (Cuyahoga, Geauga, Medina, Portage, Stark, or Wayne). Must be at least 18 years old to enter. FREE to apply! Visit https://SummitArtspace.Submittable.com/submit/322899/roots for more information. Photo courtesy of the Akron Beacon Journal. Photo by Ted Walls. (fb)

The Akron ArtWalk is only a couple of weeks away! Join us on Thursday, June 12, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and celebrate the Akron Bicentennial. Stick around downtown for an after ArtWalk party across the street at The Green Dragon Inn from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.! Visitors to Summit Artspace will find a host of Akron Bicentennial-themed activities and so much more! Here are only a few of the many incredible things happening during ArtWalk: -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. Please visit www.SummitArtspace.org/Akron-Artwalk/ for complete information. ArtWalk is always free and open to the public with donations gladly accepted. Artwalk is funded, in part, by a grant from the Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation. Graphic created by Taylor Clapp | www.ClappForArt.com Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron Soul Train | Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro | Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board | Curated Storefront | StarFall Creative Collective | Akron Art Museum | Akron Bazaar | Happy Camper Bar Car | RAKS BBQ & Catering - Slow Rollin' Smoke | City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor's Office | Downtown Akron Artwalk | Akron-Summit County Public Library | Akron Bicentennial | The Nightlight | The Green Dragon Inn Board Game Bar and Cafe | Northside Marketplace | Henry's Creamery | Summit County Historical Society | Akron Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau (fb)