4th Annual Outlined In Black Art Exhibition
Fri, Oct 10
|Akron Soul Train
The Akron Black Artist Guild marks its fourth annual exhibition with awards, new works, and a film premiere--join us for the FREE opening reception!
Time & Location
Oct 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Akron Soul Train, 191 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308, USA
About the event
The Akron Black Artist Guild (ABAG) will launch its fourth annual Outlined in Black Exhibition with an opening reception on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Akron Soul Train, 191 South Main Street. The event marks the start of Exhibition Weekend, a two-day celebration of artistry and community presented in partnership with Akron200 and The Nightlight Cinema as part of the city’s Bicentennial.
Since its debut in 2021, Outlined in Black has become ABAG’s signature program, uplifting Black artistry across Akron and Northeast Ohio. The exhibition features bold, soulful works spanning visual art, performance, and storytelling—offering the community a chance to gather, connect, and celebrate creative excellence.
This year’s program will also honor outstanding contributions to Akron’s creative ecosystem with ABAG Artist Awards:
Mark Greer, Executive Director, Akron200 — Artist Advocate Award
Justin Chenault, Executive Director, North Hill CDC — Creative Placemaking Award
Michael Boyd Roman, Artist — Visual Artist Award