The Canton Museum of Art (CMA) will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day with free gallery admission and art activities for the whole family. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 15, with soap carving and other art activities for all ages. “The Museum is pleased to participate in the national observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day by opening on … [Read more...]
Canton Museum’s ‘Scrimmage’ exhibit tackles football’s connection with art
Exhibit runs in conjunction with Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival -- “Scrimmage: Football in American Art from the Civil War to Present,” at the Canton Museum of Art, is the first comprehensive collection of work by prominent American artists focusing on football. The exhibit, now on display through Oct. 29, will allow audiences from around the country to … [Read more...]
Canton Museum hosts Night at the Museum family festival May 20
Canton Museum of Art (CMA) will host an an interactive archaeological dig, glow-in-the-dark face painting, nocturnal animals, roaming entertainers, family yoga and art activities as part of “Night at the Museum: A Free Family Festival,” Saturday, May 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. This free non-ticketed event is open to the public with entertainment for all ages. In conjunction with … [Read more...]
Talismans, shrines come to life in Canton Museum’s ‘Avatars: Relics from the Future’
Relics play an important role in learning from the past and even defining the future. They are storytellers of history, cultures and world religions, and they link people to customs, beliefs, rituals, superstition and contemplation. A new exhibit at the Canton Museum of Art features talismans, mummies, shrines and totems, through reflections on the ancient and perceptions on … [Read more...]
Canton Museum of Art launches ‘Art for Health and Healing’ expressive art therapy program
In response to the growing need for expressive art therapy services in Stark County, Canton Museum of Art (CMA) began the Art for Health and Healing Program in January. This unique hands-on program was conceived and developed by the CMA staff and local art therapy consultant, Gail Wetherell-Sack. Group leaders and therapists from local service organizations use the museum’s … [Read more...]
Gary Erbe’s ‘The Mystery and Magic’ opens at Canton Museum of Art
(Courtesy of the Canton Museum of Art) Take a stroll down memory lane at the Canton Museum of Art (CMA) by exploring nostalgic and enchanted works in the new exhibition entitled “The Mystery & Magic: The Trompe L’Oeil Vision of Gary Erbe,” available on view now through July 19. More than 35 pieces are on display, featuring Erbe’s unique approach to trompe … [Read more...]
Akron’s Lehr to lead marketing at Canton museum
Courtesy of the Canton Museum of Art The Canton Museum of Art (CMA) has named Rob Lehr as the museum's new director of marketing and communications. Lehr is responsible for the day-to-day management of marketing and branding, advertising, public relations, social media, and exhibit promotional programs, as well as membership development, special events and exhibition … [Read more...]
