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Welcome to Art x Love

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Art x Love is a creative agency in downtown Akron, Ohio. We produce interdisciplinary art projects that engage diverse communities, support emerging artists, and achieve an enduring impact.

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We work with cities, parks, businesses, brands, non-profits, and private clients.

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We work by commission, by project, and by annual retainer with our clients.

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We work equitably to celebrate and support distinct creative voices.

Allyse Love, the owner and co-founder of Art x Love. She has long brown hair, is wearing glasses and a blue top, and is smiling at the camera.

ALLYSE LOVE

Owner, Co-Founder & Chief Operator

Allyse is from Akron, has a BA in Communication from Denison University, and an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western University. She is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10KSB Program and serves on the board of the Akron Marathon. Allyse pays artists.

Mac Love, the chief catalyst and co-founder of Art x Love. He is a 40+ year-old man in a black suit, standing with arms crossed in front of Art x Love's colorful BEAUTIFUL mural from the @PLAY Akron project.

MAC LOVE

Artist, Co-Founder & Chief Catalyst

Mac was born in New York City, grew up in Belgium, has a BFA in Synaesthesis from Skidmore College, and an MFA in Painting from the Edinburgh College of Art. Mac is president-elect of Akron Roundtable and a 2025 graduate of Creative Ohio’s Advocacy Leadership Institute. Mac makes art.

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