By awarding grants to artistic content and innovations, we are ensuring that arts and culture are making positive contributions to Akron’s identity as a vibrant, unique, and creative community.
Our Strategies
- Support the artistic content and sustainable business practices of diverse anchor arts organizations serving the Akron community.
- Support innovative arts and cultural initiatives, especially those that significantly advance the Akron/Summit Cultural Plan.
- Invest in the overall health of the arts and culture sector by supporting quality sector infrastructure.
Peg's + GAR Arts Grantmaking Partnership
Peg's Foundation and GAR Foundation have partnered to create a multi-year, million dollar initiative to promote excellence in the arts and expand access to meaningful artistic experiences throughout Summit County.

Akron/Summit Cultural Plan
A thriving city is a vibrant city, and nothing brings more vibrancy than the arts and culture sector. The Akron/Summit Cultural Plan is an investment in Akron’s future as an innovative and creative place to live.
ArtsForward
Through ArtsForward, artists, creators, and cultural organizations are empowered to bring their projects to life and contribute to the vibrancy and vitality of our community.