AKRON, OH (August 5, 2010) " Regional artists will showcase their fine arts and crafts at the University Park Art Fair at Grace Park on Saturday, August 14, 2010.

Celebrating its fifth year, the art fair will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Grace Park at Perkins and Prospect Streets. University Park is a resurgent neighborhood located in the central part of Akron and anchored by The University of Akron, Summa Health System's Akron City Hospital, The City of Akron, Akron Public Schools and the downtown business district.

Featured this year will be:
More than 100 regional artists and their work for purchase;
Artwork including ceramics, glass, wearable art, furniture, drawings and graphics, fiber, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, watercolor, wood art and more;
Family art workshops with renowned local artists Mark Soppeland and Leandra Drumm;
Make & Take project hosted by Akron Art Museum and other children's activities;
A family-friendly atmosphere;
Live music and other entertainment spotlighting several of the area's best bands and performers including: Chardon Polka Band, Ashley Brooke Toussant, Lo-WATT Radio, and the Speedbumps; The Great Brad, Paper Folding Circus, and Bill Roddy's Juggle Art Painting; and
Bike Valet service provided by University of Akron Chapter of Engineers Without Borders.

A project aimed to help revive the University Park area, the mission of the art fair is to showcase the metropolitan neighborhood, thriving businesses, and other offerings University Park provides its visitors.

Admission to the University Park Art Fair at Grace Park is free. Free on-street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods, and parking lots are open for use at adjacent businesses.

For more information about the University Park Art Fair at Grace Park visit www.universityparkartfair.org.

Presenting Sponsor: University Park Alliance
2010 Sponsors: City of Akron, Summa Health System, Akron Community Foundation, Brennan Family Foundation, Healthcare REIT, Verge Building LLC, United Way of Summit County, Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com, Summa Foundation, The University of Akron, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority, Akron General Health System, Brennan Manna & Diamond LLP, Enlight Advisors, FirstMerit, Legacy Perkins III LLC, Northeast Ohio Nephrology Associates, Signet Enterprises, Triad Communications, immix Studios, WAPS 91.3FM The Summit, PNC Bank
Special Assistance provided by: Akron Public Schools, County of Summit " Russell M. Pry Executive, Alpha Sigma Phi, University of Akron Chapter Engineers without Borders, Leadership Akron

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