History

The Curated Storefront began as a 2016 John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Knight Arts Challenge grantee. In the past six years, the project has activated 27 spaces with 106 exhibits featuring the work of 150 regional and international artists and personally engaged over 1,300 individuals through guided educational walking and trolley tours, and virtual live-stream events. To date, 12 of the 27 buildings activated with exhibits were commercially developed or revitalized post project start.

Our mission

Curated Storefront fosters community and economic growth in and around Akron, Ohio by fueling artistic innovation, commissioning public art, expanding access to arts education, and nurturing a thriving cultural ecosystem.

VISION

Transforming Akron into a dynamic urban destination through the arts.