Akron Soul Train is celebrating its 10th anniversary with “Together, Here,” a group exhibition opening March 11 that features 55 alumni artists and past members.
Also opening March 11 is a solo installation by 2026 Emerging Series Artist Maddie McSweeney called “Untitled (Jam) pt. 2.” Both exhibits will run through April 11, with hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays at Akron Soul Train, 191 S. Main St.
A free, public opening reception for both exhibitions will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. March 13.
Artists in the group exhibition that have worked with Akron Soul Train over the last decade have created paintings, sculpture, photography, installations, interdisciplinary works and performances.
They are Abby Cipar, Alex Younger, Amanda Margaretha, Andrea Schepis, Anna Young, April Bleakney, BeauShaniuk, Bill Barron, Brittney Esther, Buckey, Care Hanson, Caroline Perkison, Christa Ebert (Uno Lady),Davon Brantley, Diane Britt, Donna Coleman, Drew Ippoliti, Elly Dallas, Gregory Hatch, Gwen Waight,Hank Bamberger, Isabella Troutman, Jennifer Vincik, Jennifer Whitten, Jenniffer Omaitz, John Elias, JohnSokol, Jonah Jacobs, Jordi Rowe, Joyce Morrow Jones, Julia Betts, Justin Sorensen, Kristen Tetzmann,Laura D’Alessandro, Lizzie Joy Lukens, Maria Uhase, Dr. Matthew Dettmer, Max Markwald, MelihMeriç, Meryl Engler, Michelle Duke, Natalie Petrosky, Oliver Chapman, Pita Brooks, PJ Hargraves, RachelRoberts, Raja Freeman, Renee Clippinger, Renney Renée, Ryan Craycraft, Saloni Parekh, Scott Kraynak,Sharelle Thompson, Stephen Tomasko, Sujatha Srinivasan and Theressa Yondo.
What is Akron Soul Train?
Akron Soul Train is an artist residency program that provides resources for all creative disciplines to “foster a more vibrant downtown Akron,” according to the group’s website.
The group offers 12 to 15 residencies annually across various disciplines, encompassing visual, literary and performing arts.
‘Together, Here’ honors artists who have shaped Akron Soul Train
“‘Together, Here’ honors the artists who have shaped Akron Soul Train while affirming our continued commitment to creative risk and connection,” Executive Director Colleen Suich said in a statement.
McSweeney’s installation, “Untitled (Jam) pt. 2,” investigates spectatorship, intimacy and participation by having visitors shift from external observer to internal participant. The artist, who earned dual undergraduate degrees in studio art and media studies from the University of Akron in 2024, is currently artist in residence at Summit Artspace.
For more information, see akronsoultrain.org.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron Soul Train celebrates 10th anniversary with show by alumni
Reporting by Kerry Clawson, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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