Steve Davison
Green, Ohio

Why did you become members of the Akron Art Museum?
Very simply—because my wife, Brenda, wanted to join and I wanted to support her, learn about a subject that had not been a focal point in my
life, and support the efforts of a great organization that is committed to community. To set the stage, though, our very first date was a visit to the Dallas Museum of Art!

What’s your favorite way to spend time at the Museum?
We very much enjoy attending programs that highlight artists and their works, and learning about the behind-the-scenes activities required to develop and plan exhibitions through events such as Coffee with the Curator. The staff is friendly, fun, and enlightening.

If you could borrow one work from the collection to display in your home, what would it be?
If I had the wall space, it would be (maybe unsurprisingly) Linda, by Chuck Close. The painting is so real and in a way has that enigmatic appeal associated with the Mona Lisa smile.

If you had a chance to work at the Museum, what role would you like to take on?
Well, let’s rule out anything that involves a deep knowledge of art! I would like to be involved in some type of community liaison function and
work on deepening and expanding community relationships.

Has a current or past exhibition particularly appealed to you?
Without a doubt, Keith Haring. Haring’s work is relatable; I look at it and think “I could do that!”—although obviously I could not. But the seed is planted that art is not just about how beautifully one can paint.

If your personality were a work of art, what would it be titled?
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