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Welcome to Art x Love

Blank background with large white text expressing Art x Love "WE MAKE ART WORK" mission statement.

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.

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

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

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.

We love good company

A collection of organizational logos from various companies, institutions, and community organizations that Art x Love has worked with.