The Black Excellence Art Festival (BE) is back for its second year and will be held May 25 at Hardesty Park from noon to 8 p.m. The free event, founded by Stephanie Stewart and Randi Mull, showcases the work of Northeast Ohio artists representing the Black arts community.
Author Archives: Charlee Harris
Charlee Harris is a columnist for Signal Akron. She serves as the creative director of the East Ave Market and Gallery. Much of Charlee’s life has centered around the arts, from cross-country family trips to art museums to being an alumnus of the Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts. Her passion for the arts led her to working behind the scenes in the art world. Charlee has worked in the education department at the Cleveland Museum of Art. She has also served as a studio assistant to local artists, helping them operationalize the business of their art. Her expertise led her to launch the East Ave Market & Gallery that not only brings diverse art to the Kenmore neighborhood but also provides local artists an opportunity to exhibit their work and local artisans a place to sell their products.
