The Akron Art Museum is located in Akron, Ohio in U.S.A. During its founding years, around 1922, the museum started functioning in the basement of the public library. The museum is the leading museum of modern art. The museum’s extensive collection has made it popular worldwide. Thousands of visitors visit the museum every day. It has become a favorite spot for fun and recreation. Due to some recent changes it has become a daily news article, making people get more attracted towards it.
Art Collections:Among the major collections of the museum there are works from early to mid 19th century and early 20th century. The works of famous artists like El Lissitzky, Cassandre, and Man Ray are increasing the strength of the collection. The art displayed in the museum include American Impressionism TV images, modern day video and pop art. The museum, in its permanent collection, has above 3,000 objects. It has become so famous with time that every year more than 50,000 visitors visit from across the world.
Present Scenario:In order to serve better to the entire community and the region, the Akron Art Museum is venturing some new plans for the future. The new museum, with greater expanded area, will provide greater space for learning and discovery, contemplation and entertainment. This will keep the local population aware of the modern art. Being closed for construction, the museum regularly organizes variety of programs and events. The new Akron Art Museum will have a permanent collection of photography, paintings and sculpture spread in an area of 13,000 square feet. An extensive area of 7,000 square feet gallery is entirely devoted to changing exhibitions. There is a permanent children’s gallery with a big classroom for children activities. Also there are lecture auditoriums, museum library, film and music section, and space for other recreation activities.
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