In the Summer of 2021, we celebrated The Loveland Group’s first anniversary.
Over a long weekend in Akron, Ohio, The Loveland Group gathered with the community for 3 events & a ‘Call for Artists’ poster reveal.

2021 ‘Call for Artists’ Anniversary Poster - A Declaration of Joy in Motion: Friday Night Voodoo by Doriana Diaz
One Year in Loveland - 2021 Events
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The 10,000 Things Outdoor Garden Installation
July 23, 2021 @ 9am ET
Pack up the kiddos and bring the whole family to the Akron Art Museum for a morning of FREE exploration around the much talked about, 10, 000 Things exhibit by Cleveland artist Jordan Wong.
Elizabeth's of Akron, in collaboration with Akron Art Museum, presented this FREE exhibition for one morning only, in celebration of their 1 year anniversary of community building, here in Akron, Ohio!
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Storytime with Rachel Cargle & Miss Gwen
July 23, 2021 @ 11am ET
Bring your little one by Elizabeth’s for a special story time with Rachel Cargle & her Mother Gwen.
Elizabeth's Bookshop and Writing Centre was started as a gift to Rachel's younger self. An avid reader and curious kid, Rachel has built the world of Elizabeth's with the intention to create a space for people of all ages to gather, to commune and to see themselves on the bookshelves and in the programming.
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An Evening of Celebration & Conversation
July 23, 2021 @ 7pm ET
Join us in celebration of the 1 year anniversary of Elizabeth’s Bookshop and Writing Centre!
The Loveland Group is thrilled to present Rachel Cargle & NYT Best Selling Author, Hanif Abdurraqib in conversation around their journeys of growing up in Ohio, the path to writing & the meaning of "home." Together they investigate writing as a tool for healing & examine what it means to know oneself throughout space & time.