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See you Saturday at EarthQuaker Day 💀 #imforakron #Repost @earthquakerdev ・・・ Hey, kids! If you like hands-on fun, stop by the Game Tent where @smartstudioakron will be teaching you how to make t-shirt totes! Bring your own shirt or use one of ours! (First come, first served.) #smARTStudio offers art enrichment workshops and creative opportunities for artists of all ages and skill sets. Learning is facilitated by Jennifer Davis, Visual Arts Educator and Owner of smARTStudio. Jennifer earned a BA in Visual Arts Education at the University of Akron and holds an Ohio Educator License in Visual Arts PreK-12. Her twelve years of professional teaching experience includes five years as a Visual Arts Educator in public schools, as well as, instructing various workshops and classes within the Northeast Ohio community. smARTStudio classes emphasize discovery, exploration, and creative problem-solving. Multi-arts studio instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts, and mixed media. Clay workshops introduce foundations and fundamentals, hand building techniques, and extends skills in ceramics. Private lessons and homeschool classes are available for those seeking more individualized instruction. #earthquakerdevices #earthquakerday #earthquakerday2018 #madeinakron (at EarthQuaker Devices)

Friendly reminder that tomorrow’s Wake & Make Wednesdays Coloring Club will meet at the Innerbelt National Forest 🌲🌞Drop in anytime between 8-10am for coloring and conversation 🖍$5 includes all you’ll need to start your hump day in a creative way | Parking is on Quaker Street and at Cascade Parking Garage 🚗 #getsmART #wakeandmake 🌲For more info about the pop-up forest, the opening day party this Friday, and how you can get involved, check out @theleagueofci and visit innerbeltnationalforest.com 🙌 #imforakron (at Akron, Ohio)

Wake & Make Wednesdays resume tomorrow morning at smARTStudio 🌞 Drop in anytime between 8-10am for coloring, coffee, and conversation to start your hump day in a creative way ☕️🖍 #getsmART #wakeandmake And mark your calendars 📆 I’m ridiculously excited to host all August & September W&M Wednesdays at the Innerbelt National Forest 🌲 For more info about the pop-up forest, the opening day party, and how you can get involved, check out @theleagueofci and visit creativeinterventionists.com 🙌 #imforakron

Support your BFF 🖤 A winner of the Akron Knight Arts Challenge, Bechdel Film Fest plans to highlight films that pass the “Bechdel Test”, which brings attention to gender inequality in film and fiction, at a festival that features works made by female directors, producers, and actors 👯‍♂️Local organizer and school teacher, Brit Charek, believes that exposing young Akronites to great art featuring women front and center can directly impact gender equality in future generations. “When I look at the type of media that’s designed for them, I know we can do better,” Charek says. “I want young people to see women, people of color, those with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, or really anyone who is different from them in any way as more than just a token or someone who needs saving. And with your support of our kickstarted campaign, we can make our vision a reality.” 🖤 The Kickstarter for Bechdel Fest end Wednesday at 8pm, support your BFF! {link in profile} #bechdelfilmfest #imforakron #supportyourbff (at Akron, Ohio)

#HeyAkron See that frame being installed at Lock 3? 👀 Just wait until you see the crochet mural we’re fastening onto that frame 🧡💛💚#loveacrosstheusa #loveacrossakron #teamolek #omgolek #imforakron (at Lock 3 Akron, Ohio)

#tbt to that time I was ridiculously thrilled to represent Love Across Akron at the Creative Capital Workshop #LoveAcrossAkron #KnightArts #CreativeCapital As part of the Knight Arts Challenge, grant winners participated in an intensive, skills-building weekend workshop that focused on strategic planning, marketing, and promotion through the arts lens. I walked away from Creative Capital inspired, motivated, grateful, and encouraged. I’m over the moon about Akron and all of the incredibly passionate artists who work to cultivate a more connected, supportive, and creative community. #imforakron As a result of this workshop experience, my goals for smARTStudio have been reevaluated, revamped, and now reflect my desire to engage an even wider audience #dreambig I’m delighted to announce that smARTStudio will now offer a creative approach to professional development and team building. With a focus on process based art making experiences, smART Workshops provide rich learning opportunities for schools, school districts, organizations, businesses, and corporations. More details are arriving soon 💌 In the meantime, send an email { link in profile } if you have any questions and for more information about ways to custom design a smART Workshop package that best fits your individual or group needs 🙌 #getsmART (at Akron, Ohio)

#tbt touring Vigeo Gardens at the Bounce Innovation Hub open house 🌱 #imforakron #selfieswithsprouts #vigeogardens #bounceinnovationhub (at VIGEO GARDENS)

I’m so in love with Akron right now ❤️ #LoveAcrossAkron #imforakron #Repost @thecartwheelakron ・・・ We’re thrilled to represent Love Across Akron and to be among an incredible group of Knight Foundation Arts Grant winners attending Creative Capital this weekend 🙌 And thank you Akron Coffee Roasters for keeping us caffeinated ☕️❤️ #artsnow #knightfoundation #creativecapital 📷 @nicole_mullet (at The University of Akron School of Law)