# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Community Opening Celebration - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Explore the reopened 1899 Building at the Akron Art Museum along with activities, performances, and tours across the day.About this EventCelebrate the reopening of the Akron Art Museum with a full day of art, music, family activities, gallery experiences, food and drinks, and community celebration. Explore the restored 1899 building, discover our newest exhibitions, and help us kick off an exciting new chapter for the Museum.Afternoon Fun from 12 -4 PMFood Trucks: Swenson's Food Truck & Bereka Coffee Truck (11:30am-1:30pm)Pop-up Installation from Jimmy KuehnleUniversity of Akron Step Team performance (12:30pm)Poster Printing with Wave Space StudioCurator Tours at 1, 2:30, 4Evening Happenings from 5 - 9 PMThe Sonder Bombs perform at 6:30 & 7:30Choose Your Own Adventure Tours: 5, 6, 7, 8Zygote Press Artmaking StationFood Truck: Cado Cado Taco Truck (4:30-8:30)Cash Bar (Last call at 8:30 PM)New Exhibitions Opening:Shana Moulton: Meta/Physical TherapyIdea Machine by CHIAOZZAThe Surrealist ImpulseAdditionally, Naudline Pierre: May the Light Reach You, will be opening in the Arnstein Galleries.Renovation of the 1899 building is made possible through generous support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, State of Ohio, The J.M. Smucker Co., The Lehner Family Foundation, Thomas and Lisa Mandel Family Foundation, Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation, Sandra L. and Dennis B. Haslinger Family Foundation, Susie and Tony Paparella, Howland Memorial Fund, The Jean (née Polsky) Harry and Brenda Fuchs Family Foundation and The Arthur E., Elsie G. and Betty M. Kranz Family Foundation, County of Summit, Goodyear Foundation, Alan and Janice Woll Family Fund, GAR Foundation, Bill and Trish Steere, Mary & Rollie Bauer, Tom Merryweather, Sandra and Richey Smith, Edward Russell Trust, Ellen Witt Botnick, Dedee O’Neil, John Pickle and Suzanne Woods, Akron Community Foundation, Burton D. Morgan Foundation, The Chiarappa Family, Frances Bucholzer, Susan B. Kruder Trust, Roger and Sally Read, Bruce and Ann Rowland, Philip and Alexandra Vukoder, Michelle & Eliot Mostow, Joseph and Debbie Zarconi, Nancy J. Brennan, Susan and Rick Lobalzo, Harvey and Kimberly Nelson, Anonymous, John and Jill Judge, Summit Construction Company, Wade Trim, Bruce and Erica Greer, Joseph Kanfer and Marjie Moskovitz Kanfer, Robert and Regina Cooper, Sandra Selby, Mark and Cathy Schikowski, Clearstead, PNC Foundation, Richard and Tatiana Harris, Christopher Hixson, State and Federal Communications, Steve and Jeannine Marks, Steve and Laura Lederer, Dr. Duane and Mrs. Earline Roe, Janice Lessman-Moss and Alan Moss, Roxia B. Boykin and J. Stanley Boykin, Bill Lipscomb, Michael Brillhart, Karen Daverio, Robert Kerper and Susan Locke, Kendra and Jerry Myers, Dennis and Kari DankoAgenda🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PMSwenson's Food Truck & Bereka Coffee Truck🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMUniversity of Akron Step Team Performance🕑: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PMPoster Printing with Wave Space Studio🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMCurator Tour🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PMCurator Tour🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMCurator Tour🕑: 04:30 PM - 08:30 PMCado Cado Taco Co. Food Truck🕑: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PMArtmaking Station with Zygote Press🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMChoose Your Own Adventure Tours🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMChoose Your Own Adventure Tours🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMThe Sonder Bombs🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMChoose Your Own Adventure Tours🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PMThe Sonder Bombs🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PMChoose Your Own Adventure Tours🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:30 PMCash Bar - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/free-community-opening-celebration/100001997048546963 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-24T16:00:00Z - Duration: 9 hours - Location: Akron Art Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Akron - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Akron Art Museum - **lat**: 41.084168 - **long**: -81.514949 - **full address**: Akron Art Museum, 1 South High Street, Akron, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Community Opening Celebration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1f9e16a623edbdfdfdbea3e3c33a2357b7d4d9c34ef5d2789ca9824b53a6ae88-rimg-w1200-h711-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786042023 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Community Opening Celebration being held? - **A:** Free Community Opening Celebration takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Akron Art Museum, 1 South High Street, Akron, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Community Opening Celebration? - **A:** Free Community Opening Celebration is organized by Akron Art Museum. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Akron Art Museum's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Akron Art Museum a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Akron Art Museum has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Community Opening Celebration is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Akron, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The museum’s collection is presented in a spectacular facility designed by Viennese architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au and includes over 5,000 works of art, with a strong focus on contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. Nearly a dozen exhibitions each year present prominent artists in various media including painting, sculpture, photography, video, design and glass.In addition to its ever-changing collection and exhibitions, the museum offers many opportunities to Live Creative through programs that include films and video, lectures, workshops, tours and concerts.Museum InformationAddress:One South High, Akron, OH 44308Tel:330.376.9185Fax:330.376.1180Website:AkronArtMuseum.orgGallery Hours: Thursdays from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fridays through Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Bud and Susie Rogers Garden Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm (weather permitting)Admission:Free" } ] } ] ```