Practice makes perfect and for 80 years members of the Akron Society of Artists have been perfecting their talents by gathering for regular demonstrations, lectures, critiques and studio sessions. The public is invited to enjoy works by some of this area’s finest traditional painters and portrait artists when Summit Artspace Gallery presents the Akron Society of Artists’ 80th Anniversary Members Show October 1 through November 6. There is also a free meet-the-artists opening reception Friday, September 30 from 5 to 7 pm.
Founded in 1931, ASA has 133 members who hold painting sessions in their collaborative studio on the third floor of Summit Artspace. Its mission is to advance the skill, knowledge and appreciation of art among its members and the general public; to encourage the advancement and understanding of art in the community and to afford financial assistance and encouragement to worthy art students.
ASA will also present free demonstrations during upcoming Sunday Samplers, which are free collaborative arts events hosted with the Akron Art Museum and Akron-Summit County Library. People are asked to register for the demos by emailing studio@akronsocietyofartists.com. Dates are:
Sunday, October 2 1-5 pm – Portrait Demo by Judy Takacs
Sunday, November 6 1-5 pm – Landscape Demo by Ken Kirkland
Sunday, December 4 1-5 pm – Colored Pencil on Gourd Demo & Create Your Own Butterfly Pendant
by Barbara Krans Jenkins
Summit Artspace Gallery is a project of the Akron Area Arts Alliance in cooperation with Summit County government and supported by the Akron Community Foundation and Ohio Arts Council. It presents seven exhibitions per year and is dedicated to displaying works by local artists. Located at 140 East Market Street in downtown Akron, the gallery has free admission and parking.
Exhibition hours are Thursday noon to 8 pm and Friday-Saturday noon to 5 pm. Summit Artspace will also be open Saturday, October 2 and November 5 from 5 to 9 pm as part of the Downtown Akron Artwalk.
