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Community attending the Akron ArtWalk at Summit Art Space.

Celebrating DD Awareness Month at the Akron ArtWalk: A Vision of Empowerment

The DD Awareness Month Celebration continues!

Over the weekend, Summit DD was proud to team up with Summit ArtSpace to host the first Akron ArtWalk of the year “A Vision of Empowerment” in recognition of DD Awareness Month. Over 400 attendees joined us for a celebration of the arts – all with accessibility and inclusion at the heart of the evening! Read More ›

Darick, a local artist, standing in front of his artwork.

Darick’s Marvelous World

Darick’s marvelous world of art is like being transported into a comic book! You’re surrounded by heroes, villains, and whimsical worlds full of fantasy. You can see his passion in every piece. As we all know, Clark Kent has his Superman side. Bruce Wayne has Batman. Darick has his very own alter ego, the Joker. In fact, he created a cosplay costume from scratch and uses the Joker persona to promote his art shows in a fun and edgy way. Many of the businesses in downtown Canton are very familiar with Darick dropping by to film a scene for his newest promotional video. Read More ›

Rachel, a local Akron artist, standing in front of two pieces of art at the Summit Artspace.

Rachel: My World In Color

Step into the vibrant world of Rachel, a local Akron artist who’s work is being featured at the Summit Artspace for the very first time. Her dynamic paintings feature mandalas and floral motifs, or as Rachel calls it “a celebration of life.” This exhibition also celebrates the partnership between Summit Artspace and Summit DD to help ensure artists of all abilities have the opportunity to share their work with the world. Read More ›

Elizabeth: An Artist Story

When you walk into Elizabeth’s work space, you’re met with the smell of fresh acrylic paints, a table full of creative clay critters, and a modest smirk from a talented artist. Her personality shows through every art piece, whether it’s a coy fox, a wizard owl, or a dignified bat wearing a top hat. They’re unique, charming and full of character. When asked how long it takes to make each piece, Elizabeth quietly but confidently replied “I don’t know. I just know when it’s right.” She then picked up her brush, analyzed what color to use, and began making her next piece just-right. Read More ›

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