History

Curated Storefront began as a 2016 John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Knight Arts Challenge grantee project. The project has since activated more than 40 spaces with 150 exhibits featuring the work of 325 regional and international artists, facilitated commercial development and revitalization of 12 buildings, and led over 500 individuals through guided educational walking and trolley tours, and virtual live-stream events.

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.