COLLIDE: Cuyahoga Falls advocates for the value and importance of public art and artists, with a focus on ensuring that artists are fairly compensated for their work. We believe that public art enriches and enhances our communities.

Guiding Principles

Elevate the Visibility and Value of Public Art and Artists

Support and Empower Artists

Promote Inclusivity and Diversity

Foster Community Engagement

Advocate for Policies and Practices Supporting Public Art and Artists

Our Story

Founded in 2017, COLLIDE: Cuyahoga Falls is the arts and culture organization in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. From the beginning, we have played a major role in raising awareness of the impact public art and artists have on a community. Through collaborations with like-minded organizations, COLLIDE is able to foster art in our community and create opportunities for local artists to share their talents.

Our Board

Kathy Romito

Board Chair

Western Reserve Hospital

Matt Weiss

Co-founder &
Board vice-Chair

Right Brain Design Group

Jake Ricker

Board Treasurer

PNC Bank

Kelli Crawford-Smith

Board Member

Highland Local Schools

bRENDA cUMMINS

Board Member

Cleveland Foundation

Molly Hartong

Co-Founder &
Board Member

Molly Hartong Design | Cuyahoga Falls Public Art Board Member

Mike Lowden

Board Member

Loud & Clear Music School

Katarina Saltis

Board Member

Western Reserve Hospital

Sarah Whitford

Board Member

Allstate