Mission
Founded in 1931, the mission of The Akron Society of Artists is to advance the skill, knowledge and appreciation of art among its members and the general public; to encourage the advancement and understanding of art in the community, and to afford financial assistance and encouragement to worthy art students.

Join an Artistic Community
From beginner to professional, members of Akron Society of Artists range in skill, age and preferred art medium. But all have the opportunity to grow and connect with other artists through a variety of arts-related activities.

ASA hosts regular programs on Wednesday evenings from September through May. These include member critiques, guest artist talks and demos, art history programs and more. On Friday mornings, artists gather to draw and paint from a clothed model – a practice that has been part of the group’s programming for decades.

And for those who enjoy painting and drawing outdoors, our plein air group meets weekly at different locations in the Akron area, Thursday mornings from April to October.

We meet at Mustard Seed Market in Highland Square, 867 W. Market St., Akron. Wednesday night programs and Friday morning sessions are held in the second floor Community Room.

Take your Art Further
ASA members can share their work with a wider audience with exhibition and
programming opportunities. Our Member Directory provides links to members’
websites. ASA’s Facebook and Instagram pages create a broad social media
platform where members can post their work as well as find information about
upcoming exhibits and opportunities.

We are committed to the next generation of artists and offer discounted memberships to students and young adults. Whether you’re an emerging artist or established professional, ASA provides the resources, inspiration, and artistic community to help you grow.

2025 Officers and Board

The Akron Society of Artists meets at Mustard Seed Market in Highland Square,
867 W. Market St., 2nd floor Community Room, Akron, OH 44303.
Contact us at: Akronsocietyofartists@gmail.com
Mail us at: Akron Society of Artists, 1700 W. Market St., #115, Akron, OH 44313

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