Tag: art
Lunchtime 5: Get Art
Where Do Artists Come Up with Their Titles Why would an artist call an artwork untitled? Explore the meaning behind titles and the lack thereof.
Lunchtime 5: Creativity Invitation
Rhythm Need a little inspiration? Sometimes all it takes is a prompt, suggestion, or idea. Tune in to get a creative spark inspired by the museum’s collection and exhibitions.
Lunchtime 5: Video Tour
Why Tell Stories about Art? How can talking about art transform what you think about what you see? Consider how talking is a great way to improve your understanding of collections.
Lunchtime 5: Video Tour
Why Talk About Art How can talking about art transform what you think about what you see? Consider how talking is a great way to improve your understanding of collections.
Lunchtime 5: Get Art
Found Objects Have a few minutes to flex your brain? Take a deeper dive into big ideas with staff. Each month a staff member will focus on a broad art topic and connect it to everyday instances and our collection. Today, Katelyn chats about artists using found objects.
Lunchtime 5: Creativity Invitation
Inspiration Need a little inspiration? Sometimes all it takes is a prompt, suggestion, or idea. Tune in to get a creative spark inspired by the museum’s collection and exhibitions.
Lunchtime 5: Get Art
Explore InterPlay Akron What is Interactive Art? Hear about a new interactive augmented reality experience from the Akron Art Museum and learn how all art can be interactive.
Finish Strong: Our Favorites
We’ve been so busy making content this year, and we’ve shared so much. So we’re finishing this series strong by sharing our most popular resources.
Finish Strong with Music
Music is a regular part of the Akron Art Museum’s program calendar, with Downtown at Dusk and the Family Concert in the summer and Midwinter Blues and Other Tunes in February. This year, we’ve had to enjoy music in new digital ways. Explore some of the ways we’re enjoying music now. Many of our artworks connect to music: This year has meant the performances had to go digital. While we missed the chance to be together, it does mean you can enjoy these tunes whenever
Making Your Mark
Realism is often a sticking point for viewers. “My kid can do that” is a refrain heard in many galleries. Working artists usually have a well-honed ability to render life realistically, but some of them choose to diverge from that representational approach. Seemingly simple works, bare squiggles on paper, require incredible control of a brush or careful cajoling of a monoprint plate. The new exhibition Making Your Mark offers a panoply of fine craftsmanship. Included are works by nine regional artists, individuals employing their craft
