Akron Art Museum

The exhibit "Keith Haring: Against All Odds" explores how the pop artist made his mark on culture as his legacy endures.

Many arts and cultural organizations pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. this week. There’s also winter fun outdoors tubing and owl watching. Find something that interests you in this week’s list of things to do.

Akron police have arrested a man accused of breaking into the Akron Art Museum and starting some small trash fires in the building; Ohio's new congressional district map faces another legal challenge; housing advocates in Cleveland say a new report confirms what they’ve been worried about when it comes to who’s buying up residential properties; and more stories.

Interim Akron Art Museum director Jon Fuime has been named to the permanent post; Cedar Fair has rejected a reported $3.4 billion offer from SeaWorld; Toledo native journalist, author and satirist P.J. O'Rourke has died; and more stories.

The Akron native has served as interim director since May 2020, following the resignation of Mark Masouka after allegations of mismanagement, racial and gender biases and a bullying work environment.

Fiume has been leading the museum through the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, low attendance, and controversy over its former director.

Cleveland State University will still require students living on campus to be vaccinated against the coronavirus despite a new law prohibiting the requirement; ODOT says its new Walk.Bike.Ohio plan could save billions of dollars; the interim director at Akron Art Museum gets two-year extension; and more stories.

Concerned about low attendance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the museum is hoping to attract repeat visitors.

Amid the pandemic and the financial implications it holds for museums, the Akron Art Museum is doing well thanks to grants, donors, and a virtual fundraising event.

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