Artists Sunday

20 Ideas on How to Engage Your Community to Support Local Artists Community engagement is essential for promoting local artists and fostering a vibrant arts culture. Whether you’re an artist, a non-profit organization, or a commercial business, you can play a crucial role in this effort. https://lnkd.in/gRtQGfWR

Artists Sunday founders interviewed on TV for the 4th annual Artists Sunday yesterday. As mentioned, we're seeking a national sponsor to grow the movement even more in 2024. Here's the clip: https://lnkd.in/gSSPb-YM

The Holidays are Coming! Are you and your downtown small businesses and non-profits ready to rally the local troops to Shop and Give Small for Small Business Saturday on November 25, Artists Sunday on November 26, and GivingTuesday on November 28? If not, here are some newsletter and social media ideas for December to get you brainstorming! #ShopSmall #SmallBusinessSaturday #ArtistsSunday #GivingTuesday #TexasDowntown #TXDT #resources

??FEATURED POP-UP ARTIST?? for TOMORROW’S #ArtistsSunday enent at #SummitArtspace is Jen Florentine! Jen is a #painter from #NortheastOhio. Her artwork is often inspired by nature and her surroundings. Her graphic design experience is also a heavy influence. Color plays a significant role in her artwork, and the palette is established as the painting develops. Her paintings consist of many layers of paint, primarily acrylic, but also utilizing charcoal, ink and pastels. Each painting is a complete surprise when finished. ?? Come meet Jen in person TOMORROW and take home her BEAUTIFUL paintings during our #AkronArtistsSunday event at Summit Artspace - Sunday, Nov. 26, from 12-5 p.m. ?? For more info on other Artists Sunday participating locations in #DowntownAkron, and how YOU can participate in and enter the holiday weekend’s #PASSPORT & #RAFFLE, please see previous posts or visit: https://lnkd.in/gKTPzHAD ?? Learn more about Jen and her artwork! jenflorentine.com ?? RSVP to the Facebook Event to get updates and reminders: https://fb.me/e/NhFP4xPw

WE CAN'T WAIT for #AkronArtistsSunday TOMORROW!!!! Who's coming?! ???? Please join us at #SummitArtspace to celebrate, support, and shop with our community of talented #localartists. On SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, from 12 – 5 p.m.: ?? Shop a variety of handcrafted gifts with 25+ local artist pop-up vendors in addition to our 25 resident artist studios, on all three floors of the historic Akron building. ?? Visit the #FallExhibitions in Summit Artspace’s five galleries. ?? Bereka Coffee & Kitchen will be on hand for warm drinks and Ethiopian fare. ?? Resident arts organization Summit Choral Society will present hourly performances of their children’s choirs and the Metropolitan adult chorus and Hearts For Music will join the singers for a special collaborative performance at 1:30 pm. ?? Admission and parking are FREE. ?? Those who visit participating #AkronArt venues over the weekend will receive a #SmallBusinessSaturday & #ArtistsSunday #DowntownAkron #Passport, organized by Summit Artspace, and can enter an exciting raffle to win handmade items by #localartists and makers! Participating #Akron locations are: Summit Artspace, Akron Soul Train, Cleveland Bazaar, Northside Marketplace, Akron Glassworks, Art X Love, Zeber-Martell Gallery, Street Craftery, Curated Storefront Did you know that Artists Sunday is a national campaign to encourage shoppers to purchase from local artists and give unique artworks as gifts for the holiday season? ?? More details about this #ThanksgivingWeekend's event: https://lnkd.in/gKTPzHAD ?? RSVP to our Facebook Event for reminders and upcoming details: fb.me/e/NhFP4xPw #AkronArtists #localartists #akronevents #Akron #akronohio #clevlandart #cleart #northeastohio #neoartists #clevleandartists #neoevents Downtown Akron Partnership | Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro | City of Akron, Ohio | ArtsNow Graphic by clappforart.com