Herb Scott, Chairperson;
Ray VanHoeck, Secretary.
culturalcommission@
canton-mi.org

Ford Road Art Sculptures

The History of Public Art Along Ford Road

 

 

 

The introduction of public art along Canton's Ford Road began early summer of 2006 when eight pieces of sculpture, mostly abstract in nature were located at various places in the DDA District. The exhibit generated a wide variety of responses from residents and visitors who took the time to express their reactions to the sculptures. The Canton DDA Board and the adjudication committee selecting the pieces for the new exhibit have taken the public sentiment during the past year into consideration and have chose some exciting, colorful sculptures which they hope will be enjoyed by the community.

The Canton Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in partnership with the Canton Commission for Culture, Arts and Heritage’s Public Art Committee, commissioned the Midwest Sculpture Initiative to install eleven pieces of art in a temporary exhibit along Canton's Ford Road, on display until August 2008.

Founded in 2003, The Midwest Sculpture Initiative was formed to promote innovative exhibitions to benefit our regional sculptors. The Initiative’s mission is to offer unique sculpture exhibition opportunities, raise the visibility of midwest sculptors nationally and internationally, promote cooperation among various art and civic organizations, and to advance the role that the visual arts play in economic development and our quality of life.

 

Public sculpture is the most visible of art forms and sends a message to businesses and visitors that a community is forward thinking, energetic and values art in its community.

Purchasing Works from This Public Art Exhibit

The sculpture collection features a group of carefully selected artists from the Midwest region, who are offering their sculptures for sale.

Persons interested in purchasing any of the pieces should contact the Midwest Sculpture Initiative for further information at www.msisculpture.com or by calling 517/486-4591.

 

For more information on the temporary public art exhibit along Canton’s Ford Road, call 734/394-5464.