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UPCOMING EVENTS
Other Fictions
Other Fictions
The opening reception for Gilmore Girls creatives Valerie Campbell, John Cabrera, and Keiko Agena's art exhibit at Art x Love.
This year's Smells Like Snow Festival kicks off with a special art exhibit featuring the work of Gilmore Girls creatives Valerie Campbell, John Cabrera, and Keiko Agena on Friday, November 6, from 4-8pm.
This is your chance to meet Valerie and John, and to learn about their artwork and creative careers on Gilmore Girls and beyond.
Other Fictions will be open throughout the Smells Like Snow Festival and at Art x Love's regularly scheduled hours through November 14th.
RSVP for free here - space is limited!
Lucid Daydreams
Lucid Daydreams
Lucid Daydreams are defined as “a state of waking awareness where you catch yourself mind-wandering and consciously choose to direct your thoughts rather than letting your mind drift on autopilot.”
Join us for the special opening reception of the new art exhibition at Stewart’s Caring Places’ Healing Arts Gallery, featuring the exhilarating abstract art of Bob Peck, magical narrative art of Kat LoGrande, and upcycled pop-art of Mark Wallace. Light snacks and refreshments will be served – bring your friends and family!
As part of their Education & Empowerment Series, there will be a panel discussion from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, led by Mac Love, curator for Stewart’s Caring Place’s Healing Arts Gallery, in conversation with local artist Laura Tuokkola and Amy Joyce, Expressive Therapy Administrator at Akron Children’s Hospital, as they share personal and professional learnings at the intersection of art and healing.
The Lucid Daydreams exhibit is free and open to the public Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, from November 2, 2026 through January 29, 2027. No appointments necessary.
RSVP for free HERE
Winter Open House
Winter Open House
Our special holiday celebration at Art x Love’s Forever Changes gallery in downtown Akron. Meet the artists and shop from more than 30 local artists on display and our one-night-only creative vendors market. Click the link below to RSVP, and get the gift of local art this holiday season!
RSVP here
Runway to Reality
KISSED BY BO presents
THE HOMECOMING | RUNWAY TO REALITY
WEARABLE ARTS + SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
New York Fashion Week was the runway. Now we’re bringing it home.
Join Kissed by Bo on October 24 at ART x LOVE for The Homecoming: Runway to Reality, an intimate wearable art + shopping experience celebrating the return of Going to War for My Dreams II from New York Fashion Week.
This is not another traditional fashion show. There will be a little show—but the heart of the evening is SHOPPING, SHOPPING, SHOPPING.
Get up close with select NYFW pieces, experience the craftsmanship and stories behind the collection, and get an exclusive glimpse at what’s next for Kissed by Bo. Guests will be able to touch, try on, style and shop ready-to-wear, original wearable art, tees, accessories, one-of-one designs, limited pieces and select made-to-order styles.
Some pieces will be available to purchase and take home that evening, while select designs will be available to order.
GENERAL ADMISSION – $29
Your General Admission ticket includes the full Homecoming experience plus a $29 Kissed by Bo shopping credit toward a purchase of $50 or more during the event.
THE VIP SHOPPING EXPERIENCE – $59
Enjoy an elevated experience with one-on-one styling, personalized shopping assistance, VIP gifts, Treats + Treasures, and first access to shop from 6:15–7:00 PM.
PRIVATE CLIENTS + INVITED VIP GUESTS
Our Private Clients and invited VIPs will receive a complimentary elevated experience, including one-on-one styling, personalized shopping assistance, VIP gifts, Treats + Treasures, and exclusive touches between 6.15p -7:00pm.
The Homecoming is where the runway becomes real.
See it. Touch it. Try it. Style it. SHOP IT.
Come celebrate the journey from Ohio to New York Fashion Week—and back home again.
See it. Touch it. Shop it.
📍 Art x Love
35 S Main St.
Akron, OH 44308
📅 October 24, 2026
VIP Private Shopping: 6:15–7:00 PM
General Admission: Doors open at 7:00 PM
Runway Showcase: 7:30 PM
GET TICKETS HERE
Summer Open House
Join the Art x Love family July 31, 2026 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM for our summer open house. Here you can meet artists, check out the gallery, and celebrate summer with great food, drinks, music, and local vendors. Whether you are an artist yourself, a collector, or someone who just simply loves the arts, this is the summer event for you. Art x Love is located at 35 S Main St. Akron, Ohio. We can’t wait to see you!
Holding Light
Holding Light brings together the work of artists Dee Fairweather, Megan Frankenfield, and Care Hanson in an exhibition that explores healing, resilience, memory, and connection through painting, mixed media, and contemporary visual art. This inspiring exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the ways of beauty, creativity, and community help illuminate our lives. This will be a free and will be on display at Stewart’s Caring Place in its Healing Arts Gallery from July through September 2026.
Resilience & Recovery
Resiliency & Recovery: The Art of Survival
A Survivor Art Gallery Show & Opening Reception
Opening Reception
April 7 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Join us for a powerful, community-centered art exhibition featuring multi-media works created by survivors of sexual assault. Each piece honors the healing journey and provides space for expression, resilience, and hope.
This trauma-informed exhibit uplifts survivor voices and invites our community to witness the strength found in reclaiming narrative and creativity.
> Free and open to the public
> Light refreshments provided
> Registration preferred as space is limited
Come stand in solidarity. Come experience the art. Come be part of the Circle of Hope.
NO KINGS Sign-making Party
Join friends and community making signs in preparation for March 28th’s NO KINGS gathering, a nonviolent national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration.
Visit ART x LOVE studios on Friday, March 27th, anytime from 12:00pm to 8:00pm to create your own FREE signs to express your concerns and champion your values in preparation for March 28th's NO KINGS gathering near the Seiberling Building in downtown Akron.
Indivisible Akron and Akron Democracy Defenders are partnering with ART x LOVE to provide stencils, paint, cardboard, and markers to help everyone to make their own signs, but please feel free to bring and donate your own materials – the more the merrier!
On March 28th, Indivisible Akron and partner organizations will host lawful, non-violent demonstrations across the country to fight back against authoritarianism and to demand accountability. Not all demonstrations will look the same, but they should all prioritize visibility, safety, and the core message: NO KINGS!
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action and no civil disobedience. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values, and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
Flutter - Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of Flutter, a free community art exhibition and celebration of healing through art at Stewart’s Caring Place. The opening reception is Friday, March 20th, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Please RSVP and save the date!
Akron ArtWalk + Open House
Join us for the first Akron ArtWalk of the year! We’ll have a collaborative mural (the “dog wall”) you can paint with us, and more than 20 featured artists have new displays visitors can peruse and shop. Art x Love will be open from 5:00-9:00 PM, along with the following venues:
Summit ArtSpace – 140 E Market St.
Akron Art Museum – 1 S High St.
Akron Soul Train – 121 S. Main St.
The Nightlight Cinema – 30 N High St.
Curated Storefront – 110 N Main St.
Flutter - Call for Artists
Stewart’s Caring Place, a cancer wellness center serving over 30 counties in Ohio, has announced a call for art to “Flutter,” a free exhibition for local creatives and artists that will be on display in its Healing Arts Gallery from March to May, 2026. Art x Love is curating the exhibition and accepting submission from now until March 2nd.
“Flutter” draws its inspiration from the butterfly in Stewart’s Caring Place’s logo, taking its name from a gathering of butterflies in flight, and celebrates the variety of ways people find strength and inspiration on their healing journey through art.
Interested in submitting your work? The team is looking for finalized photographs, poems, drawings, paintings, sculptures, fiber art, and keepsakes that tell a story. Participants do not have to be professional artists to participate—this exhibit is open to all. Only 1 piece is allowed per artist and all artwork must be ready for display (i.e. wired, framed, etc.). In addition, If the art piece is for sale, 100% of the proceeds go directly to the artist.
Winter Open House
Come join us for an evening filled with creativity, inspiration, and last minute holiday shopping. Our doors are open to all art enthusiasts, whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to explore something new.
For $5, you can also join us in a holiday craft, making bag charms for everyone on your list this year.
Discover new artists, hang out with our amazing creative community, and immerse yourself in a vibrantly holly time. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow art lovers and celebrate the power of creativity.
Artist Sunday
Join us for the biggest shopping weekend of the year! We will be open from 10:00AM - 4:00PM for both Shop Small Saturday AND Artist Sunday. Come see the more than 30 artists that are currently on display and shop small for the holidays. We have something here for every budget and for everyone on your list.
Shop Small Saturday
Join us for the biggest shopping weekend of the year! We will be open from 10:00AM - 4:00PM for both Shop Small Saturday AND Artist Sunday. Come see the more than 30 artists that are currently on display and shop small for the holidays. We have something here for every budget and for everyone on your list.
Akron Stories: Main Branch Screening
Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Main Branch Library in Downtown Akron on November 23, 2025. Doors open at 1:00 PM, and the screening will begin around 1:30 PM. A curated selection of mini-documentary films from the Akron Stories project will be featured, sharing captivating tales from and about the people who made Akron the "Rubber Capital of the World." Don't miss out on this historic opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate the stories that continue to shape and inspire this great community!
Akron Stories: Linda Screening
Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Linda Theatre on November 2, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A curated selection of mini-documentary films from the Akron Stories project will be featured, sharing captivating tales from and about the people who made Akron the "Rubber Capital of the World." Don't miss out on this historic opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate the stories that continue to shape and inspire this great community!
Hep Tones
This year's Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival in downtown Akron includes the special art exhibition, Hep Tones, featuring the work of KEIKO AGENA and JOHN CABRERA at Forever Changes. A timed-entry reception will take place immediately following the festival and all art will be available for purchase. Space is limited, so please RSVP while you can!
About the Artists
Keiko Agena is a 3rd generation Okinawan American and is best known for her acting roles on shows like GILMORE GIRLS and PRODIGAL SON. Keiko is also a visual artist and published the NO MISTAKES Artist Workbook. This is her first feature art exhibit.
John Cabrera is an American actor, screenwriter, and director known for his role on GILMORE GIRLS. John is also an interactive artist and the Co-Founder & CEO of REMARKIST, a network of fandom marketplaces at the intersection of technology and content creation.
Akron Stories: Rialto Screening
Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Rialto Theatre on October 18, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A curated selection of mini-documentary films from the Akron Stories project will be featured, sharing captivating tales from and about the people who made Akron the "Rubber Capital of the World." Don't miss out on this historic opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate the stories that continue to shape and inspire this great community!
Fall Open House
Welcome to the FOREVER CHANGES Fall Open House & 10 Year Anniversary Celebration event at ART x LOVE!
Come join us for an evening filled with creativity, inspiration, and fun. Our doors are open to all art enthusiasts, whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to explore something new. Discover new artists, hang out with our amazing creative community, and immerse yourself in a vibrant good time. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow art lovers and celebrate the power of creativity. We can't wait to see you there!
DaLomonze @ Forever Changes
Check out 2-time Grammy nominated singer, DaLomonze, for this special pop-up performance at Forever Changes as part of his his 100 Stages 100 Days tour.
Akron Stories: Highland Screening
Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Highland Square Theatre on September 14, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A curated selection of mini-documentary films from the Akron Stories project will be featured, sharing captivating tales from and about the people who made Akron the "Rubber Capital of the World." Don't miss out on this historic opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate the stories that continue to shape and inspire this great community!
Akron Artwalk
Join us on September 11th for Art of Recovery: Supporting the Community Through Healing at the Akron ArtWalk. ART x LOVE’s studio & gallery will be open and showcasing new work by more than 25 local artists, each with their own healing approach and creative practice. Stop by 35 S Main St. to exercise your own art of recovery with a free interactive opportunity for all visitors that will give everyone something original to bring home and reflect on.
Be sure to stop by these other participating venues:
Summit ArtSpace – 140 E Market St
Akron Art Museum - 1 S High St.
Akron Soul Train – 121 S. Main St.
The Nightlight Cinema – 30 N High St.
Curated Storefront – 110 N Main St.
North Hill Silent Disco Dustup
ART x LOVE is working with support from Torchbearers to bring the coolest neighborhood cleanup back to Akron – 2025's SILENT DISCO DUSTUP will tour Akron's Middlebury, Kenmore, Summit Lake, and North Hill neighborhoods with a FREE neighborhood cleanup + dance party. Attendees will receive all cleanup gear and silent disco headsets upon arrival. 1-2 mile routes have been planned for each neighborhood, and will focus on cleaning up low-traffic and neglected corridors. If you want to make a big difference and have a great time doing it, this is the event for you!
Connecting Threads
You're invited to the opening reception for the newest art exhibition at Stewart’s Caring Place’s Healing Arts Gallery, titled Connecting Threads, featuring the work of six talented artists from Praxis Fiber Workshop. Praxis works to build an international network of fiber artists and makers through classes, workshops, residencies, and collaborative projects that teach the art form and demonstrate how fiber art can be used to support healthy, resilient, and inclusive communities.
Summit Lake Silent Disco Dustup
ART x LOVE is working with support from Torchbearers to bring the coolest neighborhood cleanup back to Akron – 2025's SILENT DISCO DUSTUP will tour Akron's Middlebury, Kenmore, Summit Lake, and North Hill neighborhoods with a FREE neighborhood cleanup + dance party. Attendees will receive all cleanup gear and silent disco headsets upon arrival. 1-2 mile routes have been planned for each neighborhood, and will focus on cleaning up low-traffic and neglected corridors. If you want to make a big difference and have a great time doing it, this is the event for you!
Open House
Join us for the official opening of Forever Changes, downtown Akron’s new art studio and commercial art gallery. More than 150 pieces by 20 local artists are on display and for sale. Discover and shop for local art, and stick around for live music and a creative mixer with local artists and creative advocates. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Kenmore Silent Disco Dustup
ART x LOVE is working with support from Torchbearers to bring the coolest neighborhood cleanup back to Akron – 2025's SILENT DISCO DUSTUP will tour Akron's Middlebury, Kenmore, Summit Lake, and North Hill neighborhoods with a FREE neighborhood cleanup + dance party. Attendees will receive all cleanup gear and silent disco headsets upon arrival. 1-2 mile routes have been planned for each neighborhood, and will focus on cleaning up low-traffic and neglected corridors. If you want to make a big difference and have a great time doing it, this is the event for you!
Middlebury Silent Disco Dustup
ART x LOVE is working with support from Torchbearers to bring the coolest neighborhood cleanup back to Akron – 2025's SILENT DISCO DUSTUP will tour Akron's Middlebury, Kenmore, Summit Lake, and North Hill neighborhoods with a FREE neighborhood cleanup + dance party. Attendees will receive all cleanup gear and silent disco headsets upon arrival. 1-2 mile routes have been planned for each neighborhood, and will focus on cleaning up low-traffic and neglected corridors. If you want to make a big difference and have a great time doing it, this is the event for you!
Beyond the Water
You're invited to the opening reception for the new art exhibition at Stewart’s Caring Place’s Healing Arts Gallery, titled Beyond the Water, featuring the work of more than 30 artists from Asheville, NC whose lives and creative practices were upended by Hurricane Helene in 2024. The River Arts District, a once-thriving tourist attraction with a billion-dollar industry, is now rebuilding after devasting flooding. Stewart's Caring Place understands and values the healing capacity of art, and we are excited for this special show of support.
The opening reception is March 19, from 5-8pm at Stewart’s Caring Place: Thomas And Lisa Mandel Cancer Wellness Center, at 3501 Ridge Park Dr., in Fairlawn, Ohio. Join us for food, drinks, an opportunity to meet the Stewart's staff, mingle with local arts patrons, and discover the powerful and resilient art of creative community.
ART x LOVE + Tea
Urban Troubadour’s special brunch with Art x Love and The Tea Lady in the historic Chemstress Building. Art x Love’s studios will feature live music, and brunch provided by the Tea Lady. Flute and cello music will be provided by Jane Berkner and Derek Snyder, and will also feature harpist Nancy Paterson. Brunch is included with ticket.
12:00pm – Brunch with harp music
1:15pm – Concert with flute and cello
Silent Jazz Storm
Art x Love is turning it’s studio into a Silent Jazz Storm for this free Akron ArtWalk event celebrating the power of jazz as a catalyst for creative exploration. Throughout its history, jazz has informed and inspired some of humanity’s most brilliant creations, innovations, and insights. Take a break to learn about some of this history and discover what jazz can inspire for you!
Art x Love’s Silent Jazz Storm will feature three unique jazz-scape playlists for attendees to immerse themselves using silent disco headsets while reflecting, sketching, and brainstorming. Bring your notebook or sketchpad and curious mind, and join us for this mind-expanding creative experience!