CURRENT GROUP EXHIBIT: Members Show: Akron Soul Train. JUNE 21-JULY 22, 2023. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm, Fridays, 11 am - 7 pm

The Akron Soul Train (AST) Members' Show celebrates the creativity, cultural voice, and experiences of the AST community. Showcasing a cross-section of talent from around the region, the exhibit will highlight individuals who care and appreciate Akron Soul Train’s ultimate mission to support creators and make art accessible to all. {Text Credit: AST Website}

CURRENT GROUP EXHIBIT: Ragtime Exhibit - Weathervane Playhouse. JUNE 15 - JULY 09. Hours: Wed-Fri 11AM - 5PM.

This exhibit was curated to highlight local artists of color in reverence for the theme of Ragtime the Musical and will be on display for the duration of the show from June 15th to July 9th, 2023.

PAST EXHIBIT: 3rd Annual Groundhog Show - Portage Lakes Warehouse

“The Groundhog Show was an idea that came to Hope Hickman (artist and math brained extrovert) in the spring of 2021 to have an art show/party in her father’s warehouse celebrating socialization, domesticity, and relationships. The show got its name because it was as if artists are popping our heads out “post-covid” and claiming back the summer. Hope made a quick story on Instagram sharing the idea and Taylor Clapp (artist/graphic designer and color coded brained introvert) soon joined the project to assist with the logistics of putting on an exhibition. The dynamic duo now co-curate and organize this passion project celebrating the artists of NE Ohio for its third year in a row.” {Text Credit: Clapp for Art Website} . This exhibit featured artwork from over 100 NE Ohio artists.

PAST EXHIBIT: THE EQUINOX - White Rabbit Galleries

This exhibit was in celebration of the Fall Equinox (which occured during the course of the exhibit on September 22) when there was a balance of equal night/day. It was also in reference to Libra Season (my Rising Sign) which is all about balance, fairness and justice. All featured art, 24 NEW pieces, highlighted balance in some way; in light, color, composition, subject matter or by metaphor.

PAST EXHIBIT: CROWNS - Muggswigz, July 1st, 2022 - August 30th, 2022.

Small solo show (13 pieces) that highlighted subjects who have inspired me from the Akron/Canton area with vibrant colored hair, elaborate hairstyles and/or interesting head decorations. None of the pieces pictured on flier were apart of this show, all new work was created for this series.

PAST EXHIBIT - This group show featured 5 local artists highlighting our personal history in the city of Akron, OH. June 10th - June 17th.

PAST EXHIBIT: FACES OF AKRON - Summit Artspace, May 27 - June 25

SA commissioned six local artists—Alexandria Couch, Meryl Engler, Hope Hickman, Micah Kraus, Christine Ries, and Sylvia Sykes (myself)—to create unique portraits of members of the community to reflect Akron's diversity. Thank you to Sharon Connor, Dara Harper, Lolo Mangual-Lenke (my subject), Debbie Schinker, Derek Tholt, and Gwen Waight for submitting your portraits!