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 that Support 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
Alison Rich
Board Secretary
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts
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
Kat Saltis
Board Member
Western Reserve Hospital
Sarah Whitford
Board Member
Allstate
Stephanie Smith
Board Member
BMF – Bober Markey Fedorovich