AKRON II

In 2017-2018, Art x Love's @PLAY Akron team walked and biked every street in Akron's 24 neighborhoods, interviewing thousands of residents along the way to learn about their community and ways to improve their quality of life.

AKRON II is a collaborative mural that was designed by Nichole Epps, painted by First Serve volunteers, Emmanuel Christian Academy students, and local Girl Scouts. The mural was finished by Dray Evans, Mac Love, and Nichole Epps, who worked to preserve the young artist's marks while reinforcing their vision for a strong and vibrant community.

In 2020, the AKRON II mural was installed on the northwest wall of the Furniture Warehouse building on West Market Street, where it is seen by 15,000-20,000 drivers and their passengers every day. This mural remains an iconic point of pride, and has been featured in numerous publications, marketing materials, music videos, and social media posts.