Release Date: December 17,2024
Summit Artspace Seeks Nominations of Local Artists and Arts Advocates for 2025 Arts Alive Awards
Akron, OHIO (December 17, 2024) — Do you know someone whose work has left an indelible mark on the local arts scene in Summit and surrounding counties? Now is the time to recognize their contributions by nominating them for a prestigious Arts Alive Award, presented annually by Summit Artspace.
Established in 2002, the Arts Alive Awards recognize and honor outstanding local artists and advocates for their contributions to the arts and culture sector in Summit and surrounding counties. Nominations for the 2025 recipients are currently open and will close on January 21, 2025. Summit Artspace seeks candidates for 11 award categories:
Arts Educator
Arts Patron
Collaborative Project
Emerging Artist
Artist Empowerment Award (Formerly the IDEA Leader)
Outstanding Artist in Dance
Outstanding Artist in Theatre
Outstanding Artist in Music
Outstanding Visual Artist
Outstanding Literary Artist
Rising Arts Leader
A distinguished committee comprised of previous Arts Alive Award recipients evaluates the nominations and selects deserving recipients for each category. In addition, Summit Artspace will also present special awards, including Summit Artspace Champion, Arts Alive Award, and Lifetime Achievement.
To submit nominations via an online form, visit the Summit Artspace website at https://www.summitartspace.org/2025-arts-alive-nomination-form/.
Save the date for the Arts Alive Awards Gala and Ceremony on May 21, 2025. This unforgettable evening, filled with food, music, gallery exhibitions, award presentations and more, is an annual highlight on Summit Artspace’s calendar. This year’s event will take place at House Three Thirty, located at 532 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets for the event will be available after March 1, 2025, on Summit Artspace’s website. Proceeds from the event support Summit Artspace’s mission to connect local artists with the resources they need to thrive professionally, creatively, and financially.
More information about the awards and the selection criteria can be found on the Summit Artspace Arts Alive Awards 2025 website page.
For more information about the 2025 Arts Alive Awards, contact Summit Artspace at 330-376-8480 or info@summitartspace.org.
About Summit Artspace: Summit Artspace is a nonprofit arts organization connecting artists and artist-serving organizations to the resources they need to thrive professionally, creatively, and financially. It provides artist studios, exhibitions, and programs in Summit County and serves as a vital place for the public to engage with the creative community. Summit Artspace is located at 140 East Market Street in Akron, Ohio. Public hours are Fridays from noon - 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summit Artspace is supported by The County of Summit, Ohio Arts Council, GAR Foundation, Arts Now/ArtsForward, Akron Community Foundation, Burton D. Morgan Foundation, Synthomer Foundation, Lehner Family Foundation, The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation, and Peg’s Foundation. For more information, visit the Summit Artspace website, call (330) 376-8480, or email info@summitartspace.org.