Mac Love

Sculptor Alan Cottrill talks with Miriam Ray of Akron in his Zanesville studio on Feb. 6, 2020. Ray spearheaded the effort to create the statue honoring the workers who toiled in the city's rubber industry. The statue, in progress, can be seen at right. It will be unveiled in Akron Thursday, May 13.

Rubber Worker Statue Arrives in Akron for Thursday Unveiling

Sarah Taylor

The 12-foot bronze piece was crafted by Zanesville sculptor Alan Cottrill, who has more than 350 life size or larger pieces to his credit.

The Akron on Deck playing cards have already sold out twice. A third batch is slated to be available in time for the holidays. Proceeds benefit the artists, and each card also includes their contact information.

Arts & Culture

What Do You Get When You Shuffle Akron Artists and Cultural Landmarks? A Winning Hand

Kabir Bhatia

New deck of playing cards benefits and highlights the city's artists

Arts & Culture

Akron Residents Invited to Make a Deposit in the 'Artbank'

Kabir Bhatia

Akronites can now enjoy a new art installation downtown that features pieces created by Akronites.Artist Mac Love is mounting a year-long exhibition of…

The @Play exhibit is housed at founder Mac Love's studio in downtown Akron.

Arts & Culture

State of the Arts: Using the Power of Art to Transform Akron's 24 Neighborhoods

Mark Arehart

The public art project called @Play brought something special to each one of Akron's neighborhoods. Now photos, maps and resident interviews are archived…

Community

Creating Fun for Akron Neighborhoods with Mobile Splash Pads

A local artist and University of Akron students will bring a mobile splash pad to Akron neighborhoods this summer. Akron artist and business owner Mac…

Community

@Play Brings Art and Activities to Akron's Neighborhoods throughout July

A project in Akron to connect residents to their neighborhoods is hoping to bring them together through a series of events and activities this month.@Play…

Community

Morning Headlines: Status of Some ECOT Students Unknown; Senator Wants Fertility Clinic Regulations

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Friday, June 6:State unsure of status of thousands of former ECOT students;State senator wants fertility clinic…