Explore the Artwalk in Downtown Akron on Saturday, June 4, 5-10 p.m.
Summer is almost here and it's time to try something NEW! Enjoy the fresh air and artistic inspiration at the Artwalk in Downtown Akron on Saturday, June 4, 5-10 p.m. More than twenty participating galleries, restaurants and art spaces will get the creative juices flowing with art, music, food and fun!
Created by the independent artists and galleries that participate, the Artwalk features one of a kind art and collectibles available for purchase as well as art openings, gallery shows, demonstrations and interactive art. The term "walk" is used loosely as "artwalkers" can enjoy riding from destination to destination on a trolley provided by the City of Akron. With so much to see and do, it's no surprise that the monthly Artwalk is becoming one of the hottest nights out in Akron!
Artwalk Must Sees in June...
Akron Glass Works has lots of new colors, beautiful foliage plants and many new glass gifts to choose from. Enjoy glass blowing demonstrations from 5-10 p.m.
Right Light Gallery and Millworks Gallery will be showing the first annual juried show Illuminate, showcasing Ohio visual artists, on view from June 3-July 24.
Check out Beyond Newsprint at the Summit Artspace Gallery, featuring artwork by six Akron Beacon Journal designers, illustrators and cartoonists: Chuck Ayers, Dennis Balogh, Derf, Kathy Hagedorn, Art Krummel and Brian Shellito.
The third floor of Summit Artspace is a unique working environment and gallery space for independent artists including Connie Bloom, Terry Klausman, Carolyn Lewis, Cari Miller, Katina Pastis Radwanski and art collectives Artists of Rubber City (AoRC) and Akron Society of Artists.
At the Terry Klausman Studio and Gallery, Terry has four new large steel and stainless steel sculptures to check out in his "Vertical" series.
Check out all of the "Akro-centric" items at Cari Miller's Sunthing Special. Stop by during the Artwalk and receive 15% off any Akro-centric item!
We Gallery will feature the Opening Reception for Paintings by Devon Spierling - New works, from 6-10 p.m.
Stop by Maiden Lane and check out trendy looks for the chic chick at NOTO, open until 8 p.m. and enjoy live music by Allen ILG at 9 p.m. at Musica for only $7.
Don't forget to stop by Ages Tribal Art Gallery, specializing in authentic artifacts, masks, statues and tribal art decor from around the world, as well as fossilized ivory carvings and pendants, antique items, sacred tribal and spiritual artifacts. This location will not be on the trolley route this evening, but please stop by on your way to or from the Artwalk!
For a bite to eat during the Artwalk, stop by the new and improved Urban Eats...A Pop Art Cafe!, Stew Pot Kitchen, Crave, Luigi's or Vegiterranean. Try the new menu at Northside Bar and Grill, and enjoy The Midlife Chryslers at 9 p.m.
Map, Trolley and Parking Information
An Artwalk Map is available on the Trolley and at participating Artwalk locations. The Artwalk Map and additional information can also be found at www.downtownakron.com/artwalk.
Guests can hop aboard the red trolley that circulates the route at any of the Artwalk venues, or just give a friendly wave and the driver will stop. Gallery spaces are open between 5-10 p.m. with opening and closing hours fluctuating at each gallery.
To best enjoy the Artwalk experience, free parking is available at Northside (near Luigi's), in the lot across from Summit Artspace between Broadway and Summit streets, and in the High/Market Street Parking Deck.
For more parking information, download ParkingFriend, a parking App to help you find parking and destinations in Downtown Akron! ParkingFriend is now available for download to your iPhone, iPad or Android phone. Click on your App Store icon and search for "ParkingFriend Akron." Simply browse through a conveniently categorized list of points of interest, or search for your destination, and ParkingFriend will show you all the nearby parking lots and decks, complete with rates and even distance from your destination. You can also view a map of Downtown with public lots and decks identified with a P.
To find the best place to park for the Artwalk: open the App; select Browse Places; select Artwalk; choose the Artwalk location you would like to park closest to; find the blue circle with a P closest to the location on the map and select it; and touch the blue arrow for more information. If you would like to comment on the App or make suggestions, call 330-374-7618.
About the Artwalk
Created by the independent artists and galleries that participate, the Artwalk is also generously supported by the City of Akron, Downtown Akron Partnership and Summa Health System.
