Akron Arts Expo.org

ARTS EXPO

July 24 - 25, 2010
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location
Hardesty Park (map it)
1615 W. Market Street
Akron, OH 44313

Cost
Free Admission

Parking
Free parking on grounds

The Akron Arts Expo is a nationally recognized juried fine arts & crafts show with over 160 artists, ribbon and cash awards, great food, an interactive children’s area, and entertainment for the entire family. Participants in this festival present quality fine arts and crafts that are offered for sale at reasonable prices. The entertainment features performances by various local dance studios, wandering musicians, bands, costumed characters and much more!

IMAGE: Paint Swish

ARTIST INFORMATION

Welcome to all of the 2010 juried exhibitors! We look forward to seeing you at the show. Below are some links for information and artist forms that you may need.

Artist Information & Guidelines (22k pdf)
Artist Check Sheet (16k pdf)
Grounds Map (110k pdf)
Silent Auction Form (15k pdf)

Artist check in will be Friday, July 23 from 7 am – 3 pm and Saturday, July 24 from 7 – 9 am.

Please contact Artist Coordinator Penny Bomba with any questions or concerns at 330-812-7866.

Interested in applying to our 2011 show? We will be going digital with our application process in 2011! Applications will be available in February 2011 on the website. Look for more details soon.

For more information, please contact the Community Events staff, at 330-375-2836, 330-375-2835 or recreation@AkronOhio.gov

IMAGE: Paint Swish

IMAGE: Children's area WHIMZY WORLD

We invite children of all ages to experience the art world with hands-on displays, artistic and educational projects, face paintings, and thrilling live children’s performances.

Enter the Akron Arts Expo Coloring Contest for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card compliments of Wendy’s. Color the contest page and return to a participating Wendy’s restaurant for a FREE Jr. Frosty! Winners will be recognized in the Akron Beacon Journal and on Ohio.com.

Coloring Contest (530k pdf)

Thank you to the following sponsors for supporting the Akron Arts Expo!