Welcome to our creative agency
WE MAKE ART WORK
Art x Love is a creative agency in Akron (OH) that was founded by Allyse and Mac Love in 2015. We leverage 40 years of combined experience as creative, branding, and marketing professionals to produce interdisciplinary art projects that engage diverse communities, support emerging artists, and achieving 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.
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 Torchbearers and the Akron Marathon. Allyse pays artists.
ALLYSE LOVE
Artist, Co-Founder & Chief Catalyst
Mac was born in New York City, grew up in Belgium, has BFA in Synaesthesis from Skidmore College, and an MFA in Painting from the Edinburgh College of Art. Mac is president of Leadership Akron Class 38, serves on the board of Akron Roundtable, is an Akron Bicentennial Commissioner, and is part of Creative Ohio’s inaugural Advocacy Leadership Institute. Mac makes art.
