Category: Event
The Sixth Floor Trio at the Akron Art Museum
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLkMKcu0dvI&list=UUExlvD8C0lQ9XPyhe4vdL2A&index=6&feature=plpp_video]By Antoinette George, Communications Intern Come see The Sixth Floor Trio perform live at the Akron Art Museum Friday, March 16 at 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm as part of Tuesday Musical Association and the museum’s popular FUZE! concert series. The Sixth Floor Trio is a chamber group dedicated to the creation and performance of music that furthers a dialogue between different musical communities and other artistic disciplines. Their vision places musical traditions from around the world on one continuum as part of the same great
Landscapes Panel Discussion on Feb 2
Three Northeast Ohio Artists Discuss Landscape Art Thursday, February 2 6:30 pm The Akron Art Museum will host a panel discussion featuring three local artists currently on view at the museum on February 2 at 6:30 pm. Bruce Checefsky, Michelle Droll and Barry Underwood will discuss how light, environmental issues and the tradition of landscape painting apply to their work in a panel discussion moderated by Interim Chief Curator Ellen Rudolph. Regional artist Michelle Droll, creator of Landslide: Between a Rock and a Place, builds
Holiday mART Artist Spotlight: Jennifer Worden
In few words, how would describe the style of the pieces that you will be selling at Holiday Mart? My pieces lean towards the modern; I’ll have recycled glass table-top trees created for this holiday season, in addition to recycled glass wall art and recycled glass in copper jewelry. What is your art background? The only formal training I’ve had was a pottery class in high school. When it comes to my glass work, I’m self taught. I spent more hours that I can recall researching glass
Paul Stankard Glass Sculptures and Documentary
By Betty Wilson, Director of Marketing Communication Celebrated glass artist Paul Stankard is universally regarded as a master of his art. His paperweights and glass sculptures have appeared in galleries and museums throughout the world, including the Louvre, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. And now his work is on long term view in Akron. The Akron Art Museum recently opened the world’s largest public collection of Stankard glass. The collection is a gift
Art Blooms! Kaleidoscope 2011 Opening Day!
September 22-25, 2011 Akron Art Museum paintings, sculptures and Paula Nadelstern’s kaleidoscope quilts are coming to life in the form of flowers. Akron Garden Club is returning to the museum with Art Blooms! Kaleidoscope 2011, a Garden Club of America (GCA) flower show, with exhibits in floral design, horticulture, photography and botanical jewelry. • Floral designs inspired by the exhibitions displayed throughout the galleries • Fine art landscape and horticultural photographs • Hand-crafted dried botanical jewelry • And more! WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY! To
First Night Akron 2011
By Beth Govern, Visitor Services Coordinator First Night Akron 2011 was an evening of family fun and entertainment at the Akron Art Museum. Families had an opportunity to express their creativity by participating in Akron Draws, organized by local artist Linda Hutchinson. Artist wannabees of all ages were encouraged to draw, doodle and sketch. You Shot Rock and Roll was another activity offered to families. Family members of all ages enjoyed creating their own album covers inspired by the Who Shot Rock and Roll exhibition.
First Annual Chili Cook-Off to Benefit United Way
By Cristina Alexander, Assistant to the Director What’s the secret to the best chili? Some say the hotter the better; others prefer a hint of sweetness. But it was for the judge to decide at the Akron Art Museum’s first annual Chili Cook-Off on Tuesday, November 9, held in the museum’s lobby. Eight staff members entered their favorite chili recipes and went head to head in a blind contest judged by Board of Trustee member, Rory O’Neil. Every chili varied in flavor and presentation –