Myers School of Art

Make Myers Yours Myers School of Art at The University of Akron, 20th anniversary.

Study alongside talented and committed faculty in one of the largest academic art facilities in the region. Myers School of Art provides you with experiential learning opportunities to help you grow and thrive both in and out of the classroom. Learn more about our fine facilities, faculty and opportunities.

Myers at Work

Three students in a workshop use tools to shape metal while working on a hands-on metalsmithing project.
Make It At Myers FREE Pre-College Program

Rising Junior & Senior High School Art + Design Students are invited to apply for the FREE 2026 Summer Pre-College Program at Myers School of Art

June 8 - 12, 2026

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

DEADLINE:

Apply by Friday, May 15, 2026

(Students may opt-in to participate in the overnight camp for a fee of $450).

This opportunity is available thanks to the generosity of our donors in partnership with lead sponsor Genevieve “Genny” Karder—inspiring a new generation of artists.

llustrated skulls arranged in a tree-like pattern with colorful dots and the number seven repeated throughout the design.
Mike Egan: Remember Me Forever

Exhibition by Spring 2026 Myers Residency Artist.

Mike Egan: Remember Me Forever

Emily Davis Gallery

March 19–April 17, 2026

Reception:

Thursday, March 19, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Artist Talk:

6pm on April 8, 2026 in Folk Hall Auditorium.

Emily Davis Gallery

Monday through Friday

10am-5pm

Parking: The University of Akron offers pay-by-the-hour parking at Folk Hall. Please scan the QR code (on signs throughout both the front and back lots) to pay, or call UAkron Park during normal business hours at (330) 972-7213.

Follow the Emily Davis Gallery on Facebook and Instagram for more.

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Myers, Leading With The Arts

Newsweek.com has recently named the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art as one of the leading Art and Design programs in the U.S.

The Myers School of Art shares UA's commitment to Leading with the Arts as one of five schools, 14 departments and four academic programs within the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences (BCAS).

View full article here at Newsweek (leave UA website).

CONNECT WITH US

Myers School of Art is housed in Folk Hall on UA's campus

CONTACT US

Main phone: 330-972-6030
Main email: ua.art@uakron.edu

LOCATION

Folk Hall — 150 E. Exchange St. Akron, OH 44325

BUILDING HOURS

Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.