Akron Society of Artists

Joan Colbert - Woodblock Printing Discussion
2024-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States

Board Meeting
2024-03-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States

Susan Yingling - Laser engraving on painted glass with collage
2024-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States

Critique - Carol Klingel
2024-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States

John Smolko - Drawing and Design Program
2024-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States

Group Art Discussion
2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States

Show and Tell: Out of the Box
2025-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States
Bring something you’ve created that’s out of your comfort zone. It could be something you’ve done in a different medium, a different subject matter, or a different approach. Experiment and share something new!

ASA Annual Picnic
2025-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | To Be Determined
This casual and festive evening will include a delicious catered dinner, our much-loved painting exchange, and time to connect with fellow members in a beautiful setting.

The Artist's Lens: Summer Movie Series "Loving Vincent" 2017
2025-06-21 14:00 - 16:30 | Akron Main Library, 60 South High Street, Akron
Join us for The Artist’s Lens, a movie series at the Akron Main Library!
Loving Vincent (2017) will be screening for FREE for ASA members and the community at the Main Library Auditorium.
Akron Main Library, Movies@Main

The Artist's Lens: Summer Movie Series "Basquiat" 1996
2025-08-30 14:00 - 16:30 | Akron Main Library, 60 South High Street, Akron
Join us for The Artist’s Lens, a movie matinee series at the Akron Main Library, designed to bring local artists together, spark creativity, and offer fresh perspectives on the art-making process. S
BASQUIAT, 1996 (R)
“The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.” – IMDB
→Special Presentation by TYRON HOISTEN
Tyron Hoisten is an Akron-based filmmaker and writer, and founding member of the Akron Black Artist Guild, whose work blends authenticity and structure to tell meaningful stories that elevate diverse voices and inspire audiences.
Akron Main Library

Plein air Painting
2025-09-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-07 09:00 - 12:00
Jeanette Torma will be leading ASA’s plein air group to scenic spots — grab your brushes and join us for art in the open air!
Email akronsocietyofartists@gmail.com for more information.

Signature Interviews: Kayla Billings and Marie Steele
2025-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States
ASA Member Mary White will interview fellow artists and ASA members Kayla Billings and Marie Steele about their practice and process.
Kayla Billings – KayABills.com

TBD
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States

Guest Speaker: Ross Kowalski, Intellectual Property Attorney
2025-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States
IP Attorney, Ross Kowalski, will be sharing his expertise on copyright law, trademarks, and artist’s rights.

Mindy Tousley, Executive Director, Artist Archives of the Western Reserve
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Akrona Galleries, 1765 W Market St, Akron, OH, 44313, United States

Annual Members’ Show Intake
2025-11-19
The Annual Member’s Show will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral. Reception/awards on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 11am-1pm.

General Meeting and Brainstorming Session
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States

Annual Members’ Show Reception
2025-11-23 11:00 - 13:00
The Annual Member’s Show will be at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Holiday Break: No Meetings
2025-11-26 08:00 - 2025-12-09 17:00, 2025-12-24 08:00 - 2026-01-06 17:00

Artist Demo - Bill Peck, Group 10
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States
Group 10 member, Bill Peck will be sharing his art making process.
wpeckart.com

Guest Speaker: Mike Schmidt
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States
Our speaker will be Mike Schmidt, artist and teacher from Mount Union and University of Akron.

Live Model Session
2025-12-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States
Join us for our Live Model Session every Friday morning. Bring your own supplies and explore figure drawing at your own pace, whether you’re practicing gesture sketches, refining anatomy, or working on a detailed study.
Cost is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers.

Critique with Jack Liberman
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 2nd Floor, 867 Market St, Akron, 44303, United States
This is a welcoming and constructive space where artists of all levels can share their work, receive valuable feedback, and engage in meaningful discussions about art.
Bring one piece of artwork—whether it’s finished or in progress—and gain insight from fellow artists to help refine your vision.
Our host will be Jack Liberman.
