Those passing by the new Forever Changes gallery in Akron can see artist Mac Love’s workspace through its front windows — possibly catching a glimpse of him creating colorful pieces. Mac, who co-founded creative agency Art x Love with his wife, Allyse, hopes to make artwork more accessible through the new gallery, which offers space for local artists to show and sell their pieces. Opening in May, the 3,000-square-foot gallery is free for community members to browse and showcases 20 to 40 artists. Artists can pay for space without paying gallery commission or apply for free space and pay a 30 percent gallery commission on sales. The Loves hope this model will get more artists into the market — helping them grow. “Akron has the talent,” says Allyse via an email. “We want Forever Changes to be a catalyst for our creative economy.”
35 S. Main St., Akron, 330-238-8588, artxlove.com
Art x Love
Art x Love
