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

News

Multi-Cultural Committee Upcoming Initiatives

• Planning an event to be held at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill to bring together all the theater art organizations and produce a multi-cultural show.
• Finding ways to incorporate various cultures into Canton’s Liberty Fest

Through the implementation of its Strategic Plan, adopted in 2004, this commission has established numerous active sub-committees to sponsor various community projects which embrace all aspects of culture, arts and heritage. This commission’s members are a very dedicated group of volunteers who are striving to encourage high quality programs for the culture, arts and heritage are accessible to all. Programs include, but are not limited to, visual arts, drama, music, dance, historical heritage, and humanities.

Commission for Culture, Arts, and Heritage serves as advocates in promoting public awareness of culture, arts and heritage in the greater Canton community.

Purchase Your Village Theater Tickets Online!

Enjoy a live performance at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill. The 2007/08 season schedule is available and tickets are on sale now! For more information call 734/394-5300 or 734/394-5460 or contact us via email. The theater is located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road.

Public Art Exhibit on Display along Canton’s Ford Road

“Canton Community Arch”

The sculpture, located at the southeast corner of Ford and Canton Center roads measures approximately 38x20 feet and features limestone columns, stainless and Corten steel grounded by a black slate circle inlaid in the existing stamped concrete to represent the “circle of life.” Michigan artist Kenneth Thompson designed the piece.

The Canton Downtown Development Authority has provided the funding for the $50,000 sculpture. The Canton Public Art Committee, a subcommittee under the Canton Commission on Culture, Arts and Heritage, assisted the DDA in selecting the artist and providing guidance for the design.

Installation of the permanent piece is part of Canton’s continuing effort to create an identity for the Canton segment of the Ford Road. .