Arts – Falls Free Press

"Childhood Memories II," created by Ron Campbell, as displayed at Up Front Art Space during the pop-up show February 17-19. --photo courtesy Bart Sullivan

Late Artist’s Work Proves He Was No Nowhere Man

February 26, 2023March 20, 2023 Bart Sullivan

What do the Beatles have in common with the likes of Scooby-Doo, the Jetsons, George of the Jungle, and Scrooge McDuck? All of these characters and series were animated by […]

Fallscast Episode 37: March 14, 2021

March 16, 2021April 5, 2021 Staff

The Fallscast reporters discuss: “Artists Interpret Nature” show at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. Upcoming classes for children at CVAC this April. How has art made an effect on your lives […]

Fallscast Episode 17: September 30, 2020

October 1, 2020October 19, 2020 Staff

On this week’s show, Bart, Patrick, & Stephen discuss: *Cuyahoga Falls City Schools resuming in-person classes under a hybrid format this week. *Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Summit DD)’s […]

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 […]

Fallscast Episode 11: August 18, 2020

August 19, 2020September 7, 2020 Staff

On this week’s episode, we discuss: *In-person classes postponed until the end of September with online classes starting for all students. *Dave Martin’s school board resignation. *Rachel Loza stepping into […]

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 […]

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 […]

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