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

Canton Arts

Canton has a rich history that we are committed to preserving and are privileged to honor. In Canton, we look to where we came from to help shape the community we know today, and to guide our growing community into the future.

Leisure Services is proud to partner with the Canton Historical Society, as we continue to incorporate their commitment to preserve our heritage in to our programs and services. The Historical Society hosts many of Canton's favorite locations, including their Museum located on Canton Center Road, as well as the Bartlett-Travis House and The Cherry Hill School.

The museum is open March through December on Tuesdays 1pm - 4pm,
Thursdays 6-8pm, and Saturdays 10am-4pm.

For more information or to join the Canton Historical Society please visit their website at www.cantonhistoricalsociety.org or call 734/397-0088.

Culture and Heritage

The arts are alive in Canton! The Village Theater in Cherry Hill opened in September 2004, and features arts for everyone to enjoy. This cultural arts center encourages audience development for the arts through innovative partnerships among community and regional organizations. Nestled in the heart of Cherry Hill Village the theater is adjacent to the historic Cherry Hill School which is available for rent along with the renovated Bartlett-Travis home.

Arts and Culture Activities

  • Canton is host to a variety of events, concerts and performances throughout the year for all ages and interests.
  • Celebrate our community's cultural diversity through our programs, events, and everyday life.

  • The Commission for Culture, Arts and Heritage serves as advocates in promoting public awareness of culture, arts and heritage in the community.
  • Public Art helps create a sense of community and is becoming an increasingly important part of Canton's unique identity. We invite yo to explore our growing public art collection.
  • Canton has a rich history that we are careful to preserve and obligated to honor. In Canton, we look to where we came from to help shape the community we know today,and to guide our growing community into the future.
  • The Village Theater at Cherry Hill offers opportunities for all ages to experience the joy of many styles of music, the magic of live theater, the thrill of dance, the excitement of fine art exhibitions, classes in all the arts, and many other cultural and community events.
  • The Partnership for the Arts and Humanities is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) cultural arts organization established to serve as the funding arm of the Canton Commission for Culture, Arts and Heritage.
Canton Clean-up at CWR

Friday Jazz Concert Series - Canton Color Tour

Canton Clean-up at CWR

Village Faire

Canton Farmers Market

Village Faire

Sunday Family Days at Pheasant Run Golf Course

Senior Golf Outing

2008 Tree Vouchers Available