ArtsNow

WHO WE ARE
ArtsNow works to leverage the arts and culture in Summit County to support and strengthen the region’s economic and social vibrancy.

VISION
ArtsNow envisions a Summit County where our arts & culture assets are fully leveraged to support and strengthen the region’s economic and social vibrancy. The public’s demand for and participation in arts & culture is high, and artists and arts organizations deliver diverse, innovative, and accessible offerings that make Summit County a highly creative community that is extremely attractive to artists, businesses, and residents. Because of the sector’s strength, Summit County’s arts & culture enjoys strong and growing support from the public and private sectors.

MISSION
ArtsNow strengthens Summit County by advancing its arts & culture assets and building connections between arts & culture and the broad community. ArtsNow:

• Provides residents of Summit County access to information about the diverse arts & culture offerings available in Summit County.
• Aggregates and analyzes data about arts & culture to drive sector improvement.
• Advocates for arts & culture across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
• Convenes and connects makers and presenters to strengthen the sector’s impact and relevance.
• Builds and strengthens funding for arts & culture.