The University of Akron : Press Room

06/26/2012: UA Arts LIFT creating artistic garden entrance for Akron’s oldest church

The new community garden at the oldest church in Akron is getting an artistic entrance this summer, thanks to the talents of The University of Akron (UA) Myers School of Art and 16 local high school students.

Arts LIFT, UA's award-winning summer arts apprenticeship program for students in the Akron Public Schools, is collaborating with nationally recognized sculptor John Comunale to create a series of steel gates for the entrance of the Feed My Sheep Garden at the First Congregational Church, 292 E. Market St., in Akron’s University Park neighborhood.
05/02/2012: Smartphone app project receives NEA grant
The interactive smartphone application converts videos into unique sound and visual compositions.
03/09/2012: Collider series explores interactive new media March 19-April 14 at UA
Events include exhibitions, lectures, workshops, receptions and Kinect Cube interactive artworks.
03/09/2012: ADDY awards recognize UA Myers School of Art for design excellence
Graphic design students, faculty and a graduate have won 14 ADDY awards for advertising design excellence.