Category: Akron Art Museum
A Week In Denver Part Two: …and ALE
By: Corey Jenkins, Communication Volunteer/Visitor Services Those of you who read my previous blog know that I recently spent a week in Denver, during which I was fortunate enough to experience some of the city’s art offerings. The art was only part of the experience. This particular region of Colorado is home to several breweries, two of which I visited. My first night in Denver I was treated to dinner at the Breckenridge Brewery. Breckenridge is a microbrewery, and much like you might find at
Akron Film+Pixel
It’s that time of year when film critics release their lists of the best movies of the past year. But many of the films listed won’t play in the Akron area until months later, if at all! Since it’s more exciting to see films when the rest of the world is talking about them, Akron Film+Pixel began a new series that brings current, critically acclaimed films to the Akron Art Museum. The first film, Miguel Gomes’s TABU, was warmly received, and we continue on Thursday,
2012 in Review
By: Bridgette Beard Klein, Communications Assistant 2012 has been an exhilarating year for the Akron Art Museum. We continued to launch our new visual look, celebrated 90 years in the community, exhibited monumental art and made major leadership changes. We really kicked off the year with our 90th anniversary celebration in February. The performance included abstract painter Al Bright in concert with the Jesse Dandy Band. In March, Ray Turner: Population opened featuring an ever-expanding series of portraits, including key Akronites from the University Park
Staff Interview: Special Events Manager Sheri Stallsmith
Sheri Stallsmith joined the Akron Art Museum family this past August as the new special events manager. Recently she sat down to answer a few questions with Communications Intern Corey Jenkins. What is your background? I have been involved in event planning my entire life. I was always a kid who was putting together parties for my friends. As an adult, I officially got involved in event planning in my hometown of Orrville, Ohio, when my mother volunteered me to plan an event. Professionally, I
Behind the Scenes: Installation of “New Artifacts”
By: Danielle Meeker, Curatorial Assistant Does looking at these photographs of the exhibition New Artifacts: Works by Brent Kee Young and Sungsoo Kim make you curious about the installation process? We started planning the installation of New Artifacts over the summer. At the time, several works in the show were still in progress, so we had to base our layout on the artists’ estimates for the works’ dimensions. We made several studio visits to check on the progress of the artwork and then came up
Countdown to Gift Giving 2012: Day 1
The last item on our countdown is a staff favorite. This item has already sold-out once in the Museum Store. Get yours before they’re gone again. Matching socks are a thing of the past with these multi-patterned, purposely mismatched socks. Solmates Socks are crafted in the USA from recycled cotton and the company prides itself on being environmentally responsible.
Countdown to Gift Giving: Day 2
Determined to combine her artistic talent for art glass with her vision to satisfy a local marketplace in need of authentic and creative jewelry, Krista Bermeo set aside a lucrative career in pharmaceutical research to build a remarkably successful jewelry design business. Krista’s jewelry ranges from whimsical rings to the more elegant earrings and necklaces paired with precious metals, often featuring a spectrum of colors reminiscent of rainbows streaming through a science laboratory.
Countdown to Gift Giving 2012: Day 3
Today we present an ideal item for musicians, tinkerers, crafters and lovers of music. Make Your Own Music box from Kikkerland allows you to create a custom melody for the individual you are giving it to or you can let them create their own! Either way this unique and customizable item is a must have. The Happy Birthday melody is included to help you to get started.
Countdown to Gift Giving: Day 4
Commemorate televisions of yesteryear with a Retro TV picture frame that holds your memories or a Retro TV mouse pad perfect for your computer’s mouse.
Countdown to Gift Giving 2012: Day 5
Learn the history behind castle construction while building your own kingdom! Archiquest building blocks offer endless building possibilities and are just as fun as they are educational. Included with these high quality blocks is an illustrated book highlighting the history, techniques, symbols, decorative details and architectural elements employed in castle construction throughout the ages.