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Meet the Artist: Kimberly Chapman
Local sculptor Kimberly Chapman is an expert at finding the beauty in dark, painful topics, bringing the subject matter to light in a uniquely striking way. Her work tells a painfully vivid tale about the historical mistreatment of humanity and what is left behind after terrible things happen. “I don’t choose to make the sculptures. There...
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Meet the Artist: Arabella Proffer
Cleveland-based painter Arabella Proffer isn’t one to let adversity slow her down or dampen her spirits. In the summer of 2020, a decade after she was first diagnosed, she found out that her cancer had returned and was deemed inoperable. She was given a prognosis of months, not years. If you take a look at her blog, ArtyFarty.blog, you will...
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The Akron Arts Expo returns for the 2021 summer season, July 24-25
Northeast Ohioans are looking forward to a fun and vibrant summer ahead with the return of outdoor events that the warmer weather brings. The Akron Arts Expo, a beloved local event celebrating its 42nd year is certain to draw art enthusiasts and local shoppers alike. The City of Akron Recreation and Parks will host the annual Akron Arts Expo...
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Meet the Artist: Ryan Drost
Local comic book author Ryan Drost combined his two greatest loves to bring to life Stealth Hammer, a superhero inspired by his wife, Jami, and his deep love for the comic book genre. “Jami is a graphic designer and throughout her career she gained the nicknames, ‘Stealth’ and ‘Hammer.’ She put them together to be ‘Stealth...
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Meet the Artist: Sequoia Bostick
A story is typically told orally or through the written word, but it takes an exceptional kind of talent to bring stories to life through illustration. Local illustrator, maker and designer Sequoia Bostick uses bright colors, dream-like figures and cute and playful characters to inhabit the stories she brings to life with both traditional and...
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