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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#1F497D'>AKRON’S SUMMIT ARTSPACE: NEW DEVELOPMENT & SURVEY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Akron Area Arts Alliance (AAAA) received a John S. and James L. Knight Foundation grant to expand use of its Summit Artspace building (140 East Market Street, Akron) in June of 2010. Currently under construction, this development will create shared office space, conference rooms and a multi-purpose performance/exhibition space for arts-related businesses and organizations. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are seeking input from the arts community through a short 12-question survey (link below) to help us shape the final plans for the project.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Building specifics:</b> Plans for the refinished and upgraded second floor will include 3 beautifully restored historic conference rooms, approx. 2,900 sq. ft. of open space with modular office units, private office option and a dedicated 3,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose space. Arts and cultural-related tenants will also benefit from affordable leasing rates with free parking. Projected completion date is January 2011.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for a few minutes of your time – we appreciate your help with this exciting project!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>LINK TO SURVEY:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BBQE8HBYK">http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BBQE8HBYK</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Freestyle Script"'>Diana D. Watt<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marketing/Programming Manager<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SummitArtspace<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Akron Area Arts Alliance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>140 East Market Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Akron, OH 44308<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>330-376-8480 – Main Office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:dwatt@akronareaarts.org">dwatt@akronareaarts.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>