Myers School of Art

Legacies: The Myers School of Art Collection

From Aug. 24 through Nov. 20, explore works by Myers faculty and alumni, regional and visiting artists, and donors from across the country. Featuring recent acquisitions alongside longtime collection highlights, the exhibition reveals how these works support study and exhibitions across campus.

  • Emily Davis Gallery, Folk Hall (campus map)

  • Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

  • Free admission

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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.

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A Focused Art School Experience

Learn. Make. Discover.

Develop your creative practice with accomplished artists, designers and scholars in a tight-knit community, while getting a private art school experience at the cost of a public university.

More at Myers

Your education extends beyond the studio through scholarships, travel and opportunities to build professional experience while you’re still a student.

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Support Your Talent

Art Scholarships

The Myers School of Art offers generous support for ambitious, talented, and academically strong art students. We offer scholarships and grants to support your tuition, to help fund ambitious art projects, or to assist with the expense of art-related travel.

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Broaden Your Perspective

Beyond the Studio

Experience art, design and culture beyond campus through travel opportunities that expand your creative perspective.

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Professional Experience

Design x Nine

Empowering outstanding graphic design students to say “YES” to hands-on industry experience through innovative client-based work. Serving both on-campus and off-campus clients, students are afforded the unique opportunity to prepare for a future in professional design.

Where Creativity Happens

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Creative Connections

Artists at Myers

Learn from visiting artists and designers who bring new perspectives, professional experiences and creative practices into the Myers community.

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Built for Making

Space to Create

Make, experiment and develop your practice in studios and creative spaces built for hands-on learning across artistic disciplines.

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.