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Zoom: African American Arts: A Tapestry of Culture

2026-02-05 18:00:00 2026-02-05 19:00:00 America/New_York Zoom: African American Arts: A Tapestry of Culture A four-week virtual series celebrating the cultural influence of African American artists. Each week highlights their unique styles and lasting impact on the art world. Zoom: Odom Boulevard Branch -

Thursday, February 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-05 18:00:00 2026-02-05 19:00:00 America/New_York Zoom: African American Arts: A Tapestry of Culture A four-week virtual series celebrating the cultural influence of African American artists. Each week highlights their unique styles and lasting impact on the art world. Zoom: Odom Boulevard Branch -

A four-week virtual series celebrating the cultural influence of African American artists. Each week highlights their unique styles and lasting impact on the art world.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.434.8726.

Local artist Stephanie Stewart, an Akron native, creates vibrant acrylic paintings that celebrate the beauty, strength, and complexity of Black identity. Drawing from her own life—both trials and triumphs—she produces uplifting works that reflect resilience, self-love, and hope. Through her art, she inspires viewers to see power in their own stories.

  • You will receive an email with the Zoom link prior to the event date. Please contact the Library if you are unable to attend.
  • If you do not have an email address, please contact the Odom Branch Library at 330.434.8726 to learn how to participate by phone.
  • A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | History | Art & Crafts |

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Odom Boulevard Branch Library

odom@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.434.8726
Branch manager
Theresa Boware

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Mon, Jan 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 11 Closed

About the branch

Local artist Woodrow Nash created two murals for the Odom Boulevard Branch Library, celebrating the lives and ideas of African-American leaders and pioneers—Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, Sojourner Truth, Helen Arnold, Ed Davis, Shirla McClain, Martin Chapman, Horace Stewart, and Vernon Odom. Odom Boulevard Branch Library's extensive collection of African-American fiction, non-fiction, gospel music, and more also celebrates the contribution of African-American writers and artists. Additionally, the shelves of the branch contain a large collection of religious and spiritual titles, and the best of contemporary fiction and non-fiction genres.

Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a destination place for the community. Computers and computer classes, WiFi printing, scanning, copying, and faxing are services important to all, including emerging entrepreneurs and returning students. Programming affords customers of all ages an opportunity to learn through exploration in community with others. Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a one-stop spot for the educational and entertainment interests of all of its neighbors. Look for Odom staff out and about in the community—at schools, at community centers, at community organization meetings—visit us at the branch today.

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