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.