Embark on a celestial journey through ancient mythology in our special exhibit collaboration between the Hoover-Price Planetarium and the Collections Department! Explore artifacts representing constellations and delve into their captivating stories. From diverse cultural perspectives to unique celestial views, immerse yourself in an odyssey through time and space.
Don’t miss out on this chance to marvel at the stars and uncover the riches of our collection!
Home Again: The Embodiment of Africa through Art and Fabric
Contemporary Black artists complement the 2024 NEA Big Read: Chesley Antoinette, Woodrow Nash, Chepape Makgato, Gee’s Bend quilts, Francine Terry
Guest curated by Dr. Tameka Ellington
Have you ever wished you could step inside a work of art?
Art pulls us in by utilizing and activating our senses, and resonates with us based on our personal memories and experiences. In Immersive Spaces, learn how artists, through their imaginations and unique artistic processes, create art that envelops the senses.
In this traveling exhibition from the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, internationally renowned artist Ginny Ruffner creates a seemingly bleak environment that suddenly evolves into a thriving floral oasis by combining traditional sculpture with augmented reality (AR) technology. In collaboration with animator and media artist Grant Kirkpatrick, Ruffner brings to life a colorful world in unexpected, beautiful and optimistic ways.
As a young child growing up in a once flourishing town in the Rust Belt of Ohio, Laine Bachman always had an affinity towards drawing and painting. Her parents encouraged her creativity from the beginning which led to her attending art school in nearby Columbus, receiving a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design in painting in 1997. Often inspired by myths and folklore, Bachman infuses the worlds she creates with archetypal imagery, underlying themes, and meticulous detail.
A Material World: Janice Jakielski's Impossible Objects
Janice Jakielski is a Massachusetts (soon to be Colorado) based sculptor. By inventing new ways of casting and manipulating ultra-thin porcelain sheets she can create impossible objects of curiosity, beautiful objects to provide focus, retreat and pause in an overwhelming world. Using meticulous detail, familiar forms and uncertain function she coaxes her audience to draw near, closing the physical gap between viewer and object.
In this traveling exhibition from the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, internationally renowned artist Ginny Ruffner creates a seemingly bleak environment that suddenly evolves into a thriving floral oasis by combining traditional sculpture with augmented reality (AR) technology. In collaboration with animator and media artist Grant Kirkpatrick, Ruffner brings to life a colorful world where glass stumps suddenly sprout mythical flora
Explore America's Playing Field and plan your summer of fun throughout the region! You will be able to engage with the best of the destination including seasonal attractions, museums, family fun, shopping, dining, special events, and the arts. Learn more about volunteer opportunities, hospitality jobs, and ways to explore your own backyard.
America's Playing Field Destination Showcase is FREE to attend!
Participating attractions and entertainment schedules will be announced soon.
Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs! Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and what they do!
This brand-new event at your Akron Zoo is a can't miss experience of animals, art and light! This awe-inspiring event offers a unique look at wildlife and nature through spring-themed lighting, illuminated paintings, projection mapping and lighted sculptures from local artists.
Akron/Canton has no shortage of things to do. Feed your inner sports fan at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club, or catch a Canton Charge game (The Cleveland Cavaliers D-League Team).
Get historical at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, or the First Ladies National Historic Site. Experience life in the 19th century with a trip to Historic Zoar Village, or learn about the history of the famous Hoover family at Fieldcrest Estate.
To relax and enjoy the scenery, take a leisurely stroll through the gardens at Stan Hywet Hall then head to the Tuscan inspired Gervasi Vineyard for dinner and wine sampling. Other Akron/Canton culinary delights include quality meats at Angry Barbeque, oven-fired pizza from The Twisted Olive, burgers at The RAIL, and fresh guacamole at Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar....MORE
Embark on a celestial journey through ancient mythology in our special exhibit collaboration between the Hoover-Price Planetarium and the Collections Department! Explore artifacts representing constellations and delve into their captivating stories. From diverse cultural perspectives to unique celestial views, immerse yourself in an odyssey through time and space.
Don’t miss out on this chance to marvel at the stars and uncover the riches of our collection!
Home Again: The Embodiment of Africa through Art and Fabric
Contemporary Black artists complement the 2024 NEA Big Read: Chesley Antoinette, Woodrow Nash, Chepape Makgato, Gee’s Bend quilts, Francine Terry
Guest curated by Dr. Tameka Ellington
Have you ever wished you could step inside a work of art?
Art pulls us in by utilizing and activating our senses, and resonates with us based on our personal memories and experiences. In Immersive Spaces, learn how artists, through their imaginations and unique artistic processes, create art that envelops the senses.
In this traveling exhibition from the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, internationally renowned artist Ginny Ruffner creates a seemingly bleak environment that suddenly evolves into a thriving floral oasis by combining traditional sculpture with augmented reality (AR) technology. In collaboration with animator and media artist Grant Kirkpatrick, Ruffner brings to life a colorful world in unexpected, beautiful and optimistic ways.
As a young child growing up in a once flourishing town in the Rust Belt of Ohio, Laine Bachman always had an affinity towards drawing and painting. Her parents encouraged her creativity from the beginning which led to her attending art school in nearby Columbus, receiving a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design in painting in 1997. Often inspired by myths and folklore, Bachman infuses the worlds she creates with archetypal imagery, underlying themes, and meticulous detail.
A Material World: Janice Jakielski's Impossible Objects
Janice Jakielski is a Massachusetts (soon to be Colorado) based sculptor. By inventing new ways of casting and manipulating ultra-thin porcelain sheets she can create impossible objects of curiosity, beautiful objects to provide focus, retreat and pause in an overwhelming world. Using meticulous detail, familiar forms and uncertain function she coaxes her audience to draw near, closing the physical gap between viewer and object.
In this traveling exhibition from the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, internationally renowned artist Ginny Ruffner creates a seemingly bleak environment that suddenly evolves into a thriving floral oasis by combining traditional sculpture with augmented reality (AR) technology. In collaboration with animator and media artist Grant Kirkpatrick, Ruffner brings to life a colorful world where glass stumps suddenly sprout mythical flora
Explore America's Playing Field and plan your summer of fun throughout the region! You will be able to engage with the best of the destination including seasonal attractions, museums, family fun, shopping, dining, special events, and the arts. Learn more about volunteer opportunities, hospitality jobs, and ways to explore your own backyard.
America's Playing Field Destination Showcase is FREE to attend!
Participating attractions and entertainment schedules will be announced soon.
Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs! Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and what they do!
This brand-new event at your Akron Zoo is a can't miss experience of animals, art and light! This awe-inspiring event offers a unique look at wildlife and nature through spring-themed lighting, illuminated paintings, projection mapping and lighted sculptures from local artists.
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About The Area
Akron/Canton has no shortage of things to do. Feed your inner sports fan at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club, or catch a Canton Charge game (The Cleveland Cavaliers D-League Team).
Get historical at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, or the First Ladies National Historic Site. Experience life in the 19th century with a trip to Historic Zoar Village, or learn about the history of the famous Hoover family at Fieldcrest Estate.
To relax and enjoy the scenery, take a leisurely stroll through the gardens at Stan Hywet Hall then head to the Tuscan inspired Gervasi Vineyard for dinner and wine sampling. Other Akron/Canton culinary delights include quality meats at Angry Barbeque, oven-fired pizza from The Twisted Olive, burgers at The RAIL, and fresh guacamole at Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar.