Canton’s Commission for Culture, Arts and Heritage has two committees dedicated to public art:

Public Art Committee

This committee is responsible for the development of Public Art policies and guidelines; establishing and approving parameters for publicly funded Public Art and Exhibition projects; creating and participating in projects that help further public art throughout the community; and assisting with public education. This committee developed policies and guidelines for public art within the community. This information provided the necessary framework to install public art.

Public Art Adjudication Committees

Current projects include the Permanent Sculpture at Ford and Canton Center Roads and the Temporary Art Exhibit along Ford Road. Canton’s Downtown Development Authority has commissioned both projects.

Quilters at Cherry Hill

Join a group of fun quilters in Canton. You can piece andquilt by hand or machine - the fun is being together and sharing skills. The “Quilters at Cherry Hill” is a casual groupof all skill levels that meets weekly on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the VillageTheater at Cherry Hill. Arrive and leave at your convenience and come as often as fits into your schedule. Coffee/tea is provided, you bring a snack lunch. Non-quilting needle artists are invited to sit and stitch. Diane Cuper is the volunteer organizer and can be reached at 734/340-4807 to answer questions. Be sure to call Diane before your first visit! No online registration. Ages: 16 years and up. Fee: $20. The Quilters at Cherry Hill meet all year long.

Art Pillars

Sharon Dillenbeck and D & M Studios commissioned artists to paint art pillars during the Canton’s Relay for Life. Various businesses sponsored these pieces at $100 per pillar and participants at the Relay for Life monetarily voted for their favorite pillar. All proceeds were raised for the American Cancer Society. The art pillars were entered into the Liberty Fest 2006 parade and committee members walked along with the float.