Museums /news/tags/museums Museums en-US Copyright Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT Akron Art Museum spotlights Keith Haring’s rise in the ‘80s and activism /arts-culture/2023-04-27/akron-art-museum-spotlights-keith-harings-rise-in-the-80s-and-activism The exhibit "Keith Haring: Against All Odds" explores how the pop artist made his mark on culture as his legacy endures. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-04-27/akron-art-museum-spotlights-keith-harings-rise-in-the-80s-and-activism Carrie Wise, Jean-Marie Papoi ‘Like a Good Armchair’ explores biases with art centered on chairs and sitting in Oberlin /arts-culture/2023-02-03/like-a-good-armchair-explores-biases-with-art-centered-on-chairs-and-sitting-in-oberlin The Allen Memorial Art Museum exhibit invites people to get “uncomfortable” with modern and contemporary art. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-02-03/like-a-good-armchair-explores-biases-with-art-centered-on-chairs-and-sitting-in-oberlin Carrie Wise 5 things to do in NEO: Akron Lunar New Year, Ice Festival and more /arts-culture/2023-01-26/5-things-to-do-in-neo-akron-lunar-new-year-ice-festival-and-more Embrace the season with art outdoors or enjoy new exhibitions in Cleveland. There are many ways to enjoy arts and culture around the region this week. Here are five suggestions. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-01-26/5-things-to-do-in-neo-akron-lunar-new-year-ice-festival-and-more Carrie Wise Trains are a family affair at Corner Field Model Railroad Museum in Geauga County /arts-culture/2023-01-13/trains-are-a-family-affair-at-corner-field-model-railroad-museum-in-geauga-county The Elesh family shares a passion for model trains with the public through a display of trains, cities, businesses and amusements celebrating Northeast Ohio. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-01-13/trains-are-a-family-affair-at-corner-field-model-railroad-museum-in-geauga-county Carrie Wise Things to do in NEO: Usher in 2023 with concerts, art and celebrations /arts-culture/2022-12-29/things-to-do-in-neo-usher-in-2023-with-concerts-art-and-celebrations Say farewell to 2022 and welcome in the new year with some fun in Northeast Ohio. From festive concerts to bright exhibits, there’s much to enjoy this week from the region’s arts scene. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2022-12-29/things-to-do-in-neo-usher-in-2023-with-concerts-art-and-celebrations Carrie Wise Akron Art Museum is Overcoming Pandemic-Induced Financial Difficulties, Attracting New Visitors /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 Morning Headlines: Canton Officer Resigns After Social Media Post; Thieves Break Into Canal Park /news/community/2020-06-05/morning-headlines-canton-officer-resigns-after-social-media-post-thieves-break-into-canal-park Here are your morning headlines for Friday, June 5:Canton officer resigns after social media post;Thieves break into Canal Park;Zoos, other attractions… Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:03:49 GMT /news/community/2020-06-05/morning-headlines-canton-officer-resigns-after-social-media-post-thieves-break-into-canal-park Amanda Rabinowitz FRONT Triennial Delayed Until 2022 /news/arts-culture/2020-04-07/front-triennial-delayed-until-2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has sent a shockwave through the region’s arts sector, closing museums, canceling concerts and delaying events. Front International… Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:23:19 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-04-07/front-triennial-delayed-until-2022 Mark Arehart With Patrons Stuck at Home, Area Museums Band Together to Post Online Content /news/arts-culture/2020-03-30/with-patrons-stuck-at-home-area-museums-band-together-to-post-online-content Museums across the region are still closed under Ohio’s stay-at-home order. But six museums in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties have joined together to… Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:50:00 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-03-30/with-patrons-stuck-at-home-area-museums-band-together-to-post-online-content Mark Arehart Area Museums Close Down to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 /news/arts-culture/2020-03-15/area-museums-close-down-to-prevent-spread-of-covid-19 As Gov. Mike DeWine and health officials urge Ohioans to practice "social distancing" to lessen the spread of COVID-19, area museums are closing their… Sun, 15 Mar 2020 23:40:09 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-03-15/area-museums-close-down-to-prevent-spread-of-covid-19 Mark Arehart