Curated Storefront
Non-profit OrganizationsOhio, United States2-10 Employees
Curated Storefront is a nonprofit program based in Akron, Ohio, operating as a part of Art Resources Transformations (ART). It runs an ongoing series of art installations that activate empty or underutilized storefronts along downtown Akron streets, aiming to enhance the community, quality of life, and local development by presenting public art and engaging educational outreach. The program commissions and employs artists to create installations in vacant spaces, offering diverse audiences access to contemporary artwork and providing artists opportunities to expand their practice. The organization positions itself within the public art and creative placemaking arena, focusing on activating underused buildings and spaces to enliven urban areas. Established as a local initiative with a small team, Curated Storefront has a history of recognizing notable public art projects and has extended its mission through events, installations, and collaborations in Akron. Recent activity includes continuing installations and public engagement efforts in the downtown area.