Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is now accepting applications for the second annual Akron Art Prize sponsored by the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation (MCMF).  Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m. EST.

The competition will kickoff Saturday, September 7 with the finale taking place Saturday, October 5, 2013 in the grand lobby of the Akron Art Museum.   The winners of the competition will be announced at the finale with the first place winner receiving $5,000 and the honor of displaying their winning piece in the Art Museum for the week following the competition.  There will be five $1,000 runners up prizes awarded at the finale as well. 

Please contact DAP if you have any questions regarding the competition at (330) 374-7676 or send an email to Rich Hoselton.