Located in the popular Village of Peninsula’s Historic District at 1600 West Mill Street, PAA combines a fine art gallery and exhibit hall, performing arts stage, working artist studios, custom picture framing and meeting space. Offering classes and workshops in many of the fine arts including glassblowing and fusing, enameling, drawing, painting, fiber and more. Our location is in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in walking distance from the Towpath Trailhead, Scenic Railway Depot, and many other shops, galleries, and attractions. The Peninsula Art Academy is a not-for-profit IRS 501c(3) organization promoting the Arts in the Village of Peninsula and throughout Northeast Ohio.
Keywords: art, arts instruction, art gallery
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
PAA started meeting at the Peninsula Library in March of 2005. We now have 4000 sq ft of gallery and studio space in the heart of Peninsula.
What is your primary product or service?
Shop our gallery of original artwork by regional artists, Our retail co-op gallery features works in all art mediums by over 30 artists, and our exhibit hall changes shows
frequently. We carry a continuously changing selection of original fine art and great gifts!
Which areas do you service?
We are located halfway between Akron and Cleveland in the middle of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, next to the Peninsula Depot Station of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
PAA is a Co-op, run completely by volunteers.
What are your hours of operation?
Thursday thru Sunday, 11-5 and during scheduled class times, anytime by appointment.