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Northeast Ohio Artists Chosen to Design Artwork for Akron's Towpath Trail

Akron-based sculptor John Comunale was chosen to design the entrance archway at Ash and Quaker streets in the city.
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Akron-based sculptor John Comunale was chosen to design the entrance archway at Ash and Quaker streets in the city.
Akron-based sculptor John Comunale was chosen to design the entrance archway at Ash and Quaker streets in the city.
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Akron-based sculptor John Comunale was chosen to design the entrance archway at Ash and Quaker streets in the city.

Two Northeast Ohio artists have been chosen to design artwork for the Towpath Trail in downtown Akron.

The artwork is part of the 鈥檚 i-Towpath project, which seeks to improve the trail.

will design an entrance archway at Ash and Quaker streets in Akron. will create a mural for the nearby Cascade Plaza Parking Garage.

Comunale says he鈥檚 happy to be involved with a project that shows a commitment to the importance of art.

鈥淚 feel proud to be associated with it, and it just makes me feel proud to be a part of a city where these great things are happening,鈥 Comunale said.

The artist鈥檚 projects are funded by a grant from the . Both pieces are expected to be completed by June.

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Michael Bratton is a second-year student in Kent State's graduate program for public relations.