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#HeyAkron See that frame being installed at Lock 3? 👀 Just wait until you see the crochet mural we’re fastening onto that frame 🧡💛💚#loveacrosstheusa #loveacrossakron #teamolek #omgolek #imforakron (at Lock 3 Akron, Ohio)

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Curls, Curls, Curls 🌞✂️💛#sofreshandsoclean // Hair by the remarkable Jenn Kidd @_jennkidd_ for Apotheclaire @apotheclaire / 📷 @pvgehvley 💎 @shopthesweetestchill 🎨Wall Drawing #1240, 2005 by Sol Lewitt at the Akron Art Museum @akronartmuseum #imforakron #supportlocal (at Akron Art Museum)

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Tomorrow I'm spending the day installing art at Lock 2 with my crafty cohorts from Akron Craft + Social Club. Plenty of photos coming soon 🌿 #imforakron #getsmART #Repost @akroncraftsocialclub ・・・ Morning meeting at Lock 2 to discuss an amazing opportunity to create colorful installations at this hidden gem. More details coming soon, stay tuned! #pARTywithapurpose #reimaginingtheciviccommons

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See you Saturday at EarthQuaker Day 💀 #imforakron #Repost @earthquakerdev ・・・ Hey, kids! If you like hands-on fun, stop by the Game Tent where @smartstudioakron will be teaching you how to make t-shirt totes! Bring your own shirt or use one of ours! (First come, first served.) #smARTStudio offers art enrichment workshops and creative opportunities for artists of all ages and skill sets. Learning is facilitated by Jennifer Davis, Visual Arts Educator and Owner of smARTStudio. Jennifer earned a BA in Visual Arts Education at the University of Akron and holds an Ohio Educator License in Visual Arts PreK-12. Her twelve years of professional teaching experience includes five years as a Visual Arts Educator in public schools, as well as, instructing various workshops and classes within the Northeast Ohio community. smARTStudio classes emphasize discovery, exploration, and creative problem-solving. Multi-arts studio instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts, and mixed media. Clay workshops introduce foundations and fundamentals, hand building techniques, and extends skills in ceramics. Private lessons and homeschool classes are available for those seeking more individualized instruction. #earthquakerdevices #earthquakerday #earthquakerday2018 #madeinakron (at EarthQuaker Devices)

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Friendly reminder that tomorrow’s Wake & Make Wednesdays Coloring Club will meet at the Innerbelt National Forest 🌲🌞Drop in anytime between 8-10am for coloring and conversation 🖍$5 includes all you’ll need to start your hump day in a creative way | Parking is on Quaker Street and at Cascade Parking Garage 🚗 #getsmART #wakeandmake 🌲For more info about the pop-up forest, the opening day party this Friday, and how you can get involved, check out @theleagueofci and visit innerbeltnationalforest.com 🙌 #imforakron (at Akron, Ohio)

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Wake & Make Wednesdays resume tomorrow morning at smARTStudio 🌞 Drop in anytime between 8-10am for coloring, coffee, and conversation to start your hump day in a creative way ☕️🖍 #getsmART #wakeandmake And mark your calendars 📆 I’m ridiculously excited to host all August & September W&M Wednesdays at the Innerbelt National Forest 🌲 For more info about the pop-up forest, the opening day party, and how you can get involved, check out @theleagueofci and visit creativeinterventionists.com 🙌 #imforakron

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Support your BFF 🖤 A winner of the Akron Knight Arts Challenge, Bechdel Film Fest plans to highlight films that pass the “Bechdel Test”, which brings attention to gender inequality in film and fiction, at a festival that features works made by female directors, producers, and actors 👯‍♂️Local organizer and school teacher, Brit Charek, believes that exposing young Akronites to great art featuring women front and center can directly impact gender equality in future generations. “When I look at the type of media that’s designed for them, I know we can do better,” Charek says. “I want young people to see women, people of color, those with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, or really anyone who is different from them in any way as more than just a token or someone who needs saving. And with your support of our kickstarted campaign, we can make our vision a reality.” 🖤 The Kickstarter for Bechdel Fest end Wednesday at 8pm, support your BFF! {link in profile} #bechdelfilmfest #imforakron #supportyourbff (at Akron, Ohio)

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#tbt to that time I was ridiculously thrilled to represent Love Across Akron at the Creative Capital Workshop #LoveAcrossAkron #KnightArts #CreativeCapital As part of the Knight Arts Challenge, grant winners participated in an intensive, skills-building weekend workshop that focused on strategic planning, marketing, and promotion through the arts lens. I walked away from Creative Capital inspired, motivated, grateful, and encouraged. I’m over the moon about Akron and all of the incredibly passionate artists who work to cultivate a more connected, supportive, and creative community. #imforakron As a result of this workshop experience, my goals for smARTStudio have been reevaluated, revamped, and now reflect my desire to engage an even wider audience #dreambig I’m delighted to announce that smARTStudio will now offer a creative approach to professional development and team building. With a focus on process based art making experiences, smART Workshops provide rich learning opportunities for schools, school districts, organizations, businesses, and corporations. More details are arriving soon 💌 In the meantime, send an email { link in profile } if you have any questions and for more information about ways to custom design a smART Workshop package that best fits your individual or group needs 🙌 #getsmART (at Akron, Ohio)

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In honor of Earth Day and to celebrate their 37th birthday, Mustard Seed Market & Cafe is giving away FREE seedlings 🌱 We picked up a sweet white cedar seedling today, make sure to stop in tomorrow 9:00am-8:00pm and grab one for yourself🌲🎂🌏 #EarthDay #supportlocal #imforakron I’m planning on repurposing that plastic bag to create plarn for my students🙌 #getsmART (at The Mustard Seed Market and Cafe)

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View of downtown Akron from Bounce Innovation Hub #openhouse #imforakron (at Bounce Innovation Hub)

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Feeling fantastically lucky to be a part of Crafty Mart’s Office Open House this Friday the 13th at The Bounce Innovation Hub, hope you’ll join us for a Pom Pom pARTy - it’s Free FriYAY Fun 🙌🖤 #getsmART #craftymart #imforakron #Repost @thecartwheelakron ・・・ Change your luck this Friday the 13th by joining the cARTwheel for a Pom Pom pARTy at Crafty Mart’s new office space during The Bounce Innovation Hub open house. The entire building of full of fantastic start ups and artists, hope you’ll join us in celebrating this space that is contributing to the revitalization of our community 🙌 #pompompARTy WHEN : Friday April 13 5:00-8:00p WHERE : The Bounce Innovation Hub 526 South Main Street HOW : FREE FREE FREE register via Eventbrite (link in profile ☝️) (at Bounce Innovation Hub)

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#tbt to March 2015 when The Devil Strip hit the streets of Akron and I was over the moon to have smARTStudio featured in that first issue {article link in profile☝️} #imforakron #getsmART Why does The Devil Strip make my heART so damn happy? This arts and culture magazine is “nakedly pro-Akron”, working alongside this community to tell our stories in order to advocate for better civic engagement. And of course, I’m eternally grateful for their support of smARTStudio 🙌 For the love of Akron, support The Devil Strip by becoming a Devil’s Advocate with a monthly or yearly membership ❤️ For more info and to join, visit thedevilstrip.com #imadevilsadvocate (at Akron, Ohio)

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#AboutLastNight Crafty Mart’s Gin & Jazz Fundraiser #CraftyMart 👯‍♂️🥂🖤 I was thrilled & honored & tickled pink to present the “Jennifer Davis Award for Fostering Creative Community” to one of our community’s most talented storytellers, an amazing educator, and Wandering Aesthetics “Top Dog” 🐶 Congratulations Kyle Jozsa, you make my heART so stinking happy 💖 Hope you enjoy this tiny teaser of Kyle painting pictures with spoken word and weaving delicious tales 🐶 Make sure to get your ticket for Wandering Aesthetics’ “Bigger Than A Breadbox” launch party at the Akron Civic Theater tonight 🎟 $25 via Ticketmaster / link in profile ☝️ #WanderingAesthetics #imforakron (at The Tangier)

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Wanna boogie woogie with me this Friday at Crafty Mart’s Gin & Jazz FUNdraiser? Get your tickets and dust off those pearls, this is gonna be one helluva shindig 👯‍♀️🎵 #ginandjazz #imforakron #Repost @craftymart ・・・ Friends, loved ones, awesome artists of our awesome area! Our annual fundraiser is fast approaching on March 30! Warm our hearts and warm your soul (and body!) by bringing your beautiful faces and chatting over some classy drinks! Treat yo self with VIP tickets which include a drink on us, special seating, and some mad props on our social media outlets. We have a bunch of prizes lined up, so bring your best dress or vest, and come boogie-woogie with us, you cool cats! http://ticketstripe.com/events/1021087 (at The Tangier)

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Had an opportunity to hang out in JW Cooper’s insanely incredible studio and pose for a few portraits 📷 A million thank yous Coop 🙌 Make sure to stop by JW Cooper Photography during Downtown Akron’s Third Thursday 3.15 and get a few portraits for yourself ✨🌙 #jwcooper #portraitphotography #imforakron (at JW Cooper Photography)

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Hey smARTies, Give a F$*# Friday is this week at Urban Lace, a portion of the sales will benefit Love Across Akron ❤️#imforakron #loveacrossakron #Repost @thecartwheelakron ・・・ Our sweet friend at Urban Lace has a wonderful opportunity to show that you give a f*%#! This Friday, 20% of all sales at @urbanlace.fashion will benefit Love Across Akron ❤️ #LoveAcrossAkron #Repost @urbanlace.fashion ・・・ Now that I have your curiosity, listen closely. There is a pretty cool movement happening right in our very own backyard, and it’s time for us to get involved. Our neighbor Cindy, @harpsandthistlesyarnemporium was the recipient of a Knight Arts Challenge grant to represent the Ohio installation of @loveacrosstheusa. Pretty cool, right?! So if you aren’t familiar with this project, let me break it down for ya! First, there is only one city per state to get an installation. Second, the installation is a HUGE crocheted portrait of a badass woman in history from that city. And guess what, they chose Akron! The fact that they chose Akron, not Columbus or Cleveland, but Akron, is a pretty big deal. So, let’s help make it happen! Join us this Friday, February 9th when 20% of all sales for the day will be donated directly to the cause. We’ll be staying open late, ordering pizzas, drinking some drinks, and making a difference. These women in history actually gave a ****, so let’s do the same. #celebratingwoman #loveacrosstheusa #lovewins (at Urban Lace)