ArtsinStark

"Waterless Aquarium" Comes to Stark County (Canton, Ohio)

2009-07-24T08:39:00.001-07:00

During the summer of 2009, hundreds of kids across Stark County will participate in water conservation workshops hosted by ArtsinStark, the County Arts Council, and sponsored by the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation. These workshops will culminate with the unveiling of the Waterless Aquarium at the monthly First Friday celebration on September 4. More than 100 fish made out of recycled materials --- permanent, big ones made by professional artists, and temporary, small ones made by kids out of plastic bottles --- will cover the Kresge greenspace in the Cantons new Arts District. The message: Dont teach your trash to swim. The permanent sculptures will become part of the ever-growing public art collection in the Arts District. www.artsinstark.com

"Art is Alive" Salutes KIMONO

2009-04-05T11:26:00.001-07:00

Under the fun theme of "Kimono to My House," Stark County's funkiest annual arts show posted a creative salute to the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO and hundreds turned out to celebrate.

George Takei comes to see KIMONO

2009-04-01T20:36:00.001-07:00

In celebration of the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO being at the Canton Museum of Art, the Players Guild Theatre brings George Takei (Sulu on TV series Star Trek) to town to talk about his career. An inspirational and thoroughly entertaining evening.

Hart Mansion Restaurant in Minerva, OH

2009-03-28T05:34:00.001-07:00

This elegant jewel of a restaurant has opened in Minerva, OH. Delicious cuisine served impeccably in a romantic, historic ambience. And here's a cozy little bar on the second floor. Worth walking to, driving to....even flying to. The Hart Mansion Restaurant --- a magical dining experience.

Believe in the Power of the Arts

2009-03-23T04:01:00.001-07:00

ArtsinStark, the county arts council, is running its annual campaign from March 6 - April 26, 2009. This video shows you what has happened over the last four years in Stark County Ohio, and invites you to invest in keeping the "arts explosion" going.

Weekend Three for KIMONO blockbuster show

2009-02-23T03:07:00.001-08:00

As the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO prepares to start its 4th of 12 weeks in Canton, OH, there are KIMONO-related programs exploding all across the county. KIMONO-mania has taken us over!

Cultural Center Renovations Update Jan 18

2009-01-18T05:11:00.001-08:00

In preparation for the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO arriving at the Canton Museum of Art (Feb 8 - Apr 26) we're doing over $500,000 of renovations. Here's how they look some 20 days before the opening.

Cultural Center Renovations for KIMONO

2008-12-23T04:11:00.001-08:00

In preparation for the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO arriving at the Canton Museum of Art (Feb 8 - Apr 26) more than a half million dollars in esthetic upgrades are being undertaken.

ArtsinStark celebrates arrival of KIMONO

2008-12-18T16:22:00.001-08:00

The ArtsinStark staff went to A1 Japanese Steak House to celebrate the arrival of the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO at the Canton Museum of Art which runs Feb 8 - Apr 26, 2009.

Sarafina

2008-12-08T03:29:00.001-08:00

One of the neatest shops in Canton's new Arts District is Sarafina. Talk about a sense of style!

2008 Arts Awards

2008-11-25T18:15:00.001-08:00

The County Arts Council ArtsinStark honors 15 company and individual nominees.

Joseph Close - One Man Show

2008-11-15T08:10:00.001-08:00

This gifted artist tranformed the black box theatre at Second April Galerie into a totally amazing art gallery.

Reactions to KIMONO in San Diego

2008-11-08T12:31:00.001-08:00

The Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO is only visiting two US cities: San Diego, CA, and Canton, OH. Here's the opening reception and the reactions to the show at the San Diego Nov 1 event.

Essence of Japan Builds Excitement for KIMONO

2008-11-07T04:29:00.001-08:00

This giant party at the Cultural Center brought out 450 people to celebrate the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO which arrives at the Canton Museum of Art in 3months.

KIMONO opens in San Diego

2008-11-02T10:55:00.001-08:00

The Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO opened in San Diego on Nov 1, 2008. It goes to Canton, Ohio next on Feb 8, 2009 --- then back to Japan. Don't miss it. It may never be back to the United States

"Nisei Daughter" with author Monica Sone

2008-10-16T10:26:00.001-07:00

As we prepare for the opening of the blockbuster exhibit KIMONO at the Canton Musem of Art in Feb 2009, author Monica Sone talks to a full house

Little Chicago Blues Band at "A Cobbler"

2008-09-22T05:13:00.001-07:00

Even the basement "A Cobbler" comes alive with music on a First Friday in the Arts District in Canton, Ohio

Players Guild presents musical "The Last 5 Years"

2008-09-20T04:30:00.001-07:00

An intimate Broadway Musical that soar at Canton's Players Guild Theatre

Vintage Canton 2008

2008-09-19T10:23:00.001-07:00

Another great year for the Chamber's Vintage Canton celebration. Downtown felt so alive

Glenmoor Gathering

2008-09-15T16:52:00.001-07:00

A litte rain doesn't stop this amazing car show from dazzling everyone. What a jewel to have in Stark County, Ohio.

Clyde Singer's America

2008-09-07T05:40:00.000-07:00

In September 2008, this landmark exhibit opened simultaneously at the Canton Museum of Art and the Butler Institute of American Art.

Ragtime rocks at the Players Guild

2008-08-22T07:15:00.000-07:00

The Broadway musical "Ragtime" ran August and September 2008 at the Players Guild Theatre in Canton, Ohio. It was an amazing production not to be missed

JoyFest 2008

2008-08-15T20:15:00.003-07:00

The annual gospel celebration moves to the Kresge green space in downtown Canton.

Massillon Museum's 75th Celebration

2008-08-15T18:30:00.001-07:00

To celebrate its 75th year, the museum hosts a fabulous show and throws a great "Island Party".

Kimono float in Hall of Fame Parade

2008-08-06T14:17:00.000-07:00

ArtsinStark commissioned artist Joseph Close to create two pieces of public art celebrating the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO coming to the Canton Museum of Art.

Zing in the City May 2008

2008-06-02T05:22:00.001-07:00

Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts a perfect evening of symphony, art, music, and food

Mayor Healy's Young Inventors Challenge

2008-06-01T10:08:00.001-07:00

Canton's Mayor challenges students to create inventions out of recycled materials.

Da Studio Opening May 2008

2008-05-23T20:47:00.001-07:00

Da Studio's three artists: Marti Jones Dixson, Marci Axelband, and Robert Dubec host an opening of their work in Canton's downtown Arts District.

Allen Elementary School African Dancers

2008-04-20T08:38:00.001-07:00

A great tradition at Allen Elementary School in Canton, OH, the dancers performed in Apr 08 for the executives at Mercy Medical Center

Quilts

2008-04-14T02:19:00.001-07:00

Lynda Tuttle invited 300 people to tell their stories around diversity. This is the colorful and inspiring result at 2nd April's Education Center

Greek Comedies at Howland Theatre: 2nd April

2008-04-05T10:42:00.001-07:00

Basement of 2nd April Galerie (324 Cleveland NW) has been tranformed into a black box theater and opened with two Greek comedies in April 2009

A Look at First Fridays in Downtown Canton

2008-03-26T23:42:00.001-07:00

Some shots of what's happened since we started last summer. It's been a great eight months so far.

Israeli Artists

2008-03-13T18:12:00.001-07:00

One of the four great artist ensembles the Jewish Community Center is bringing to NE Ohio

Blue Olive Jazz Club Opens

2008-02-04T08:35:00.001-08:00

On "First Friday" Feb 1, 2008 the Blue Olive Jazz Club opened in the basement of the Metro. Fabulous music, food, and ambience.

Crowns - Carnation City Players

2008-01-26T16:36:00.001-08:00

An amazing and joyous production at Alliance's community theater

ArtSplash

2008-01-23T18:03:00.001-08:00

3,000 people showed up for this year's family arts fest at the Cultural Center

New Administrative Offices Are Done

2007-12-30T06:53:00.001-08:00

We have converted the old NAPA Auto Parts build... (more)
Added: December 29, 2007
We have converted the old NAPA Auto Parts building into new administrative offices for the County Arts Council. Here was the process.

New 2nd April Galerie

2007-12-30T06:52:00.001-08:00

After 4 years of being in downtown Canton on 6th, they moved to 10,000 square feet of spectular space at 324 Cleveland NW. You must go see it!

Tom Wachunas Show

2007-12-30T06:47:00.001-08:00

This was his show last fall at Kent State Stark's handsome gallery

ChairEdible Art

2007-12-30T06:04:00.001-08:00

Demonstrates why this is one of the the most creative fundraisers in the region

"Paws" opens at Canton Museum of Art

2007-11-30T15:44:00.007-08:00

A super creative show

Palace Theatre Downtown Canton

2007-11-23T11:25:00.001-08:00

For a great movie or live show, try the Palace in downtown Canton.

Arts Awards 2007 Stark County

2007-11-12T07:27:00.001-08:00

The four Arts Awards we gave out at this year's Annual Luncheon. Look for a much bigger affair next year.

Blockbuster Show KIMONO

2007-10-16T18:03:00.001-07:00

This show will come to only two American cities: San Diego, CA and Canton, OH

Day Ketterer Art Opening

2007-10-11T04:34:00.001-07:00

Day Ketterer sets stage for new era in local arts patronage by commissioning local artists for its 135th Anniversary.

First Friday October

2007-10-10T09:11:00.001-07:00

At this First Friday, we started our monthly "Critters Parade." See you in November, December and January --- because we're going to party all year long!

Carnation City Players Video

2007-10-10T09:09:00.001-07:00

In Alliance, Ohio a great little community theater in an old fire station.

AUDIO CLIPS: Sounds of Stark CD

2007-08-25T09:47:00.001-07:00

Listen to a soundscape of the great musical talent in the Stark County area of Ohio.

VIDEO First Friday in Downtown Canton

2007-08-17T06:41:00.001-07:00

Now happening monthly on Court and 4th Avenue in Downtown Canton

VIDEO The Green Arts Project Begins

2007-08-17T06:40:00.001-07:00

Building a T-Rex out of recycled cardboard was the press event beginning of the "Critters" Green Arts Project

VIDEO Voice of Canton Inc

2007-08-17T06:38:00.001-07:00

Canton's wonderful community chorus in action.

VIDEO Symphony Pops June 2007

2007-08-17T06:37:00.001-07:00

VIDEO: Kuntzman McCallum Show Alliance Ohio

2007-08-17T06:35:00.001-07:00

The fabulous gallery at Mount Union College.

VIDEO Studio 5 on 4th

2007-08-17T06:33:00.001-07:00

Mike King renovated this building into 5 artist studios downstairs and 4 artists apartments up.

VIDEO "Adroit Juggler" donated to Canton

2007-08-17T06:29:00.001-07:00

Mac Worthington's gift to Canton

VIDEO "Gaia's Hope" sculpture mural

2007-08-17T06:28:00.001-07:00

On Court Ave behind Fideli. Joseph Close has raised the bar for all public art to follow.

VIDEO: Roof top terrace at new Metro

2007-08-17T06:27:00.001-07:00

On one great July night

VIDEO: Massillon Museum Outdoor Art Exhibition

2007-08-17T06:20:00.001-07:00

Wonderful project funded by ArtsinStark

"Critters" --- the Green Arts Project VIDEO

2007-08-17T06:19:00.001-07:00

"Gorilla" is the first of 8 by Patrick Buckohr

Garbage to Glory VIDEO

2007-08-17T06:13:00.001-07:00

See the lovable transformation

The Arts are on Fire in Stark County!

2007-07-27T04:19:00.000-07:00

That's what people tell us at the County Arts Council. That it feels like the arts are on fire here. Not just community leaders but arts organizations -- and artists. In May, our Fund for ArtsinStark finished raising its largest amout ever: $1,350,000. In the last 20 months we've given out over $400,000 in new Special Project Grants to over 120 Stark County non-profits, while still providing over $800,000 in Operating Grants to the Resident Companies at the Cultural Center. With the hosting of "Garbage to Glory" and "Gaia's Hope" and now the Green Arts Project "Critters", public art in the county is starting to take off. We will announce the new Smarts Educational Project this fall to supercharge learning in the schools. Mike King's "Studio 5" in downton Canton has joined "2nd April" and the Palace Theatre as major arts spaces. And SID: the Special Improvement District's new "First Fridays" have just begun and are on their way to becoming a monthly party. Massillon and Alliance are both looking at new public art initiatives. And the blockbuster KIMONO is coming to the Canton Museum of Art and Stark County in February 2009. Much much more on that later. So go out and try something new, and give us some feedback. We're all about "growing the arts to create smarter kids, new jobs, and healthier communities."

This is the first of many!

2007-07-12T10:05:00.000-07:00

Hi and welcome to the ArtsinStark blog.

Sometimes Robb H. will be the author and sometimes it will be me, Judi C. (The trick is to figure out who is doing what - when!) In any case, we're happy that your're here and willing to listen (well, read) our thoughts on different things happening with the Arts in Stark County.