Prolific Akron artist John Sokol, known for decades for his paintings, word portraits, prints, sculpture and poetry, died Feb ...

Need a way to beat the heat wave in Greater Akron? Somewhere cool and indoors that you, your family and friends can enjoy? And also free? The Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., may be a fun solution.

The Akron Art Museum has received a gift of $8 million to further expand its reach into the community and create new ways to make art accessible in the area. At a special reception Thursday afternoon, ...

After serving more than a year-and-a-half as interim director, Jon Fiume has been named as the John S. Knight Director and CEO of the Akron Art Museum. Fiume had been in the role on an interim basis ...

The Akron Art Museum has a jazzy party planned for the night before Valentine’s Day. You can bring your sweetheart, friends or just come alone and enjoy so ...

“Hand Made,” an exhibit of work by Christopher Pekoc, part-time lecturer of art education, will be on display at the Akron Art Museum through April 26. There will be a free, public exhibition opening ...

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Municipal Court announced that Olympic gold medalist and figure skater Oksana Baiul will speak at its National Recovery Month kickoff event on Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Akron ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio --The Cleveland Ballet will present “Impressions of Picasso” -- exploring Pablo Picasso’s lifelong interest in and influence on ballet -- at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 31, at the Akron Art ...

The AKRON ART MUSEUM opened in February 1922 as the Akron Art Institute in the basement of the public library. The Institute offered classes and housed a small collection, mostly donations, including ...