Artist’s Studio

To ensure accessibility and inclusion ABAG presents a curated series of Artists-led classes designed to empower artists with essential knowledge and skills. These in-person sessions includes emerging art and tech trends, a guide through creative entrepreneurship, hands on portfolio reviews and an immersion into various art disciplines.

April 20, 2024 11 – 12PM

Don’t miss this marketing and communications crash course! Learn the fundamental marketing strategies to showcase your work, connect with your ideal audience, and build a thriving brand – plus, you'll get free resources to boost your results.

Location: Akron-Summit Main Library

60 S. High St./ Meeting Room 2AB

About the Artist: Tyron—a proud Akronite—is a creative thinker whose multifaceted skill set encompasses creative writing, video production, and graphic design, which he weaves together to craft stories and convey messages.

May 11, 2024 1:30-4:00pm

Charisse will provide local artists with valuable professional resources that will help propel their artistic careers. Giving artists access to a broader range of creative opportunities. Workshop will cover

Portfolio Development

Resume Building

Writing the Artist Statement

Location: Highland Square Branch Library

807 W. Market St. Akron, Community Room

About the Artist: Charisse Harris is a professional teaching artist in higher education. She provides engaging programming for her students that empowers them to pursue advanced degrees in studio arts and grow in their creative business while establishing a viable career in visual arts.

September 14, 2024 11-12:30pm

Dominic will guide participants in the core elements of establishing a choreographic and/or movement practice by introducing techniques to generate unique movement patterns.

Location: NCCAkron / University of Akron

Guzzetta Hall 228 E. Buchtel Ave

About the Artist:Dominic is a graduate of National Arts Strategies’ Executive Program for Arts & Culture Strategies at the University of Pennsylvania. A program designed to enhance all capacities to lead a thriving arts & culture non-profit organization.