/news/tags/mark-masuoka Mark Masuoka en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:36:21 GMT /news/arts-culture/2022-02-15/akron-art-museum-names-jon-fiume-executive-director The Akron native has served as interim director since May 2020, following the resignation of Mark Masouka after allegations of mismanagement, racial and gender biases and a bullying work environment. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:36:21 GMT /news/arts-culture/2022-02-15/akron-art-museum-names-jon-fiume-executive-director Carrie Wise /news/arts-culture/2021-07-17/akron-art-museums-interim-director-jon-fiume-will-stay-on-board-for-another-two-years Fiume has been leading the museum through the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, low attendance, and controversy over its former director. Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:00:54 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-07-17/akron-art-museums-interim-director-jon-fiume-will-stay-on-board-for-another-two-years Abigail Bottar /news/arts-culture/2020-10-28/akron-art-museum-is-overcoming-pandemic-induced-financial-difficulties-attracting-new-visitors Amid the pandemic and the financial implications it holds for museums, the Akron Art Museum is doing well thanks to grants, donors, and a virtual fundraising event. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:15:38 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-10-28/akron-art-museum-is-overcoming-pandemic-induced-financial-difficulties-attracting-new-visitors Abigail Bottar /news/community/2020-08-06/morning-headlines-uofa-union-rejects-proposed-contract-kanye-west-to-be-on-ohio-ballot Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, August 6:UA faculty union rejects university-offered contractGov. DeWine delays coronavirus briefing for… Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:47:17 GMT /news/community/2020-08-06/morning-headlines-uofa-union-rejects-proposed-contract-kanye-west-to-be-on-ohio-ballot Mark Arehart, J. Nungesser /news/arts-culture/2020-05-19/akron-art-museum-director-forced-to-step-down-amid-controversy A funding crisis at the Akron Art Museum launched an investigation that has now led to the resignation of Director Mark Masuoka.In recent months, Masuoka… Tue, 19 May 2020 21:58:10 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-05-19/akron-art-museum-director-forced-to-step-down-amid-controversy Jennifer Conn /news/arts-culture/2019-05-13/akron-art-museum-expands-centennial-capital-campaign The Akron Art Museum is looking ahead to its centennial with a fundraising challenge for its endowment and educational programs.The museum had received… Mon, 13 May 2019 15:39:18 GMT /news/arts-culture/2019-05-13/akron-art-museum-expands-centennial-capital-campaign Kabir Bhatia /news/arts-culture/2018-12-03/summit-arts-leaders-call-for-more-local-funding Some of the key stakeholders in Summit County’s arts scene are calling for more local support for arts and culture.The heads of the Akron Art Museum,… Mon, 03 Dec 2018 23:16:13 GMT /news/arts-culture/2018-12-03/summit-arts-leaders-call-for-more-local-funding Mark Arehart /news/arts-culture/2018-08-06/akron-art-museum-puts-the-dot-in-your-phone-with-new-digital-tour-guide The Akron Art Museum has a new employee: she never eats, she never sleeps, and she’s ready to give tours to every single person who walks into the… Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:50:00 GMT /news/arts-culture/2018-08-06/akron-art-museum-puts-the-dot-in-your-phone-with-new-digital-tour-guide Kabir Bhatia /news/arts-culture/2018-02-23/state-of-the-arts-jun-kanekos-giant-colorful-ceramics-transform-the-akron-art-museum Artist Jun Kaneko’s work can be seen from New York to Tokyo. He’s known for his larger-than-life ceramic sculptures. Now you can see them in Akron.It’s a… Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:20:00 GMT /news/arts-culture/2018-02-23/state-of-the-arts-jun-kanekos-giant-colorful-ceramics-transform-the-akron-art-museum Mark Arehart /news/arts-culture/2017-05-22/akron-art-museum-to-expand-digital-engagement-through-grant-funded-project The Akron Art Museum is expanding its digital experience with the help of a grant from the John S. Knight Foundation.The grant was awarded to fund 12… Mon, 22 May 2017 12:23:50 GMT /news/arts-culture/2017-05-22/akron-art-museum-to-expand-digital-engagement-through-grant-funded-project