Arts – Page 3 – Falls Free Press

As the fall foliage has begun to take shape, so has public art in downtown Cuyahoga Falls. Those visiting stores and restaurants on Front Street may have seen new art […]

Shulia's Market outside the Jenk's Building on the corner of Front Street and Falls Avenue. --Bart Sullivan

New Ideas and Fresh Produce Arrive at Jenks Building

September 9, 2020November 8, 2020 Bart Sullivan

Revitalization has been a key concept for downtown Cuyahoga Falls since Front Street was reopened to traffic two years ago. New shopfronts opened up immediately, such as Pav’s Creamery and […]

Jacob Stout stands with various designs of glass vases he blew and assembled. --Photo by Bart Sullivan

Falls Glass Gallery Remolded After Quarantine

June 16, 2020October 13, 2020 Bart Sullivan

When it comes to glassblowing, local artist Jacob Stout says, simply, “it’s a challenge.” Opening Studio 55—Stout’s glass art gallery—at the beginning of 2020, the challenge went beyond mastering glass […]

The ramp to the Red parking deck will be one of seven canvases for temporary chalk murals this July. --photo by Bart Sullivan

Local Artists Asked to “Chalk it Up” This Summer

May 23, 2020October 13, 2020 Bart Sullivan

As businesses begin to reopen and Cuyahoga Falls returns to a semblance or normal life, many residents anticipate the changing weather and summertime festivities. While the city has canceled this […]

Cuyahoga Falls High School student Katy Spinner holds up a poster for the Cuyahoga Falls Postcard Project, for which she organized for her Girl Scout Gold Award.

Memories of Falls Community at Center of Girl Scout Gold Award Project

February 10, 2020October 13, 2020 Bart Sullivan

As the Cuyahoga Falls art community continues to grow, artwork, artists, and galleries are garnering more and more attention. For one upcoming display in particular, both the artist and focus […]

One of many wallets made by Cuyahoga Falls artist Daena Johnson, created from pages of comic books. --Photo by Daena Johnson

Artist Spotlight: Daena Johnson

August 27, 2019October 13, 2020 Bart Sullivan

By looking at the current blockbuster movies and top children’s’ cartoons, it is not difficult to see what audiences are enjoying in pop culture. Superheroes are beyond popular, especially given […]

Perris Mackey's comic-inspired collages on display at Up Front Art Space. --Photo by Bart Sullivan

Sweet Christmas! Comic Art Up Front at New Gallery

July 15, 2019October 13, 2020 Bart Sullivan

The old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words is especially true when it comes to comic books—some comic illustrations will describe an entire event without even the […]

Local Creativity Refracted Through Collide’s PRISM Project

July 12, 2019February 29, 2020 Bart Sullivan

Over the last year, downtown Cuyahoga Falls has grown as an art district, introducing new festivals, working out ideas for public art, and, most recently, hosting Collide Cuyahoga Falls’ PRISM […]

Made from water bottles, paper-mache, fabric and cardboard, Lincoln students' beehive as displayed in the Falls River Square Pavilion. --Photo by Bart Sullivan

Student Artwork Right at Home Downtown

May 17, 2019October 13, 2020 Bart Sullivan

The artistic side of Cuyahoga Falls expanded Thursday night, May 2nd, as artwork, music, and theatrical productions were presented by students of the Cuyahoga Falls and Woodridge school districts at […]

Patrons peruse hand-made goods at Oddmall at the John S. Knight Center. --Photo Bart Sullivan

Marvel and Bigfoot and Ponies—Oh My! Oddmall Celebrates Its Anniversary at Knight Center