2023 Groundhog Show Reception Photo Credit:
Geri Pittl & Grace Carter
We are excited to announce the third annual Groundhog Show at the Warehouse (509 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron, OH). This show is all about showcasing the art of NE Ohio artists and celebrating life; the weird, bad, good, ugly etc co-curated and organized by Hope Hickman and Taylor Clapp. Submit up to three pieces for $7. Selections are made based on photos provided, work must be dropped off in-person. 100% of art sales go to the artists.
We cannot accept mailed work nor can we mail artwork. First, second and third place winners will win something, prizes are mild chaotic surprises. The show is juried but we do not want it to feel like a competition. Any questions email us at TheGroundhogShow@gmail.com.
Location:
The Warehouse
509 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron, OH
Reception:
Friday, June 9th, 7 - 11 pm
Awards Announced at 8 pm 9:30 pm
Open to the public!
Please carpool
Awards Juror:
Anna Young
Co-Founder of KINK Contemporary
Artwork Open to the Public:
Friday, June 9th, 11 am - 11 pm
Saturday, June 10th, 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday, June 11th, 11 am - 7 pm
Pick Up:
Sunday, June 11th, 5-7 pm
Monday, June 12th, 12-8 pm
Meet Our Juror
Anna Young, Co-Founder of KINK Contemporary, is a fine art photographer and arts advocate living in Cuyahoga Falls. She received her BFA from the University of Akron and an MFA in photography from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Anna is currently working in the medium of sculpture, specifically mold making, casting in both silicone and resin, and is always eager to learn new processes and to create art in different mediums.
What is The Groundhog Show?
The Groundhog Show was an idea that came to Hope Hickman (artist and math brained extrovert) in the spring of 2021 to have an art show/party in her father’s warehouse celebrating socialization, domesticity, and relationships. The show got its name because it is as if us artists are popping our heads out “post-covid” and claiming back the summer. Hope made a quick story on Instagram sharing the idea and Taylor Clapp (artist/graphic designer and color coded brained introvert) soon joined the project to assist with the logistics of putting on an exhibition. The dynamic duo now co-curate and organize this passion project celebrating the artists of NE Ohio for its third year in a row.
(Image left to right: Taylor Clapp and Hope Hickman, 2022)
2022 Groundhog Show Reception Photo Credit:
Cleveland Escapes by Kerry Johnson
Our goals with The Groundhog Show:
Have fun
Affordable entry
Create an inclusive and safe environment for people to be inspired and showcase their work
Encourage people to buy local art
Celebrate local artists at any stage in their careers
Give an opportunity to network and build community
Connect “unknown” artists with galleries
Networking between creatives
Give an opportunity for critique from notable NE Ohio art curators and other artists
Special Thank You to Previous Groundhog Show Supporters:
Dan Hickman of Dan Hickman Construction and Properties LLCs
Summit Artspace
KINK Contemporary
Clapp for Art, LLC
Special Thank you to the artist who have donated their work to our 2023 fundraiser:
Mary Clark - Tiny Cloud Ceramics
Grant Ederer
Meryl Engler
Stephen Tornero
Mario Arteaga
Kit Palencar
Sarah Lacey
Nyki Fetterman
Maria Uhase
Elise Helms
