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A Time of Transition
Nurturing the Arts in Canton: A Final Gesture
The Canton Arts Council Provides Funding for a Student Scholarship as a Final Gesture
As we close our doors, The Canton Arts Council will be distributing its remaining funds in a manner consistent with its mission – supporting the arts through fostering the next generation of local artists. The Canton Friends for the Arts (CFA) is a volunteer organization of parents and community members dedicated to supporting and promoting the fine and performing arts programs within the Canton Public Schools (K-12) and will be the recipient of the CAC’s remaining funds. The Council is delighted to know that the CFA plans to use this donation as seed money to fund a student scholarship.
Our Mission and History
The Canton Arts Council was formed in 2020 to support, connect and promote the thriving, but dispersed arts community in Canton. The Council became a 501c3 in September 2021, had paid memberships and received donations from local businesses.
Our Work with the Canton Public Schools
We are proud to have funded numerous projects throughout the community and within the Canton Public Schools. CAC applied for and received grants for two projects which resulted in beautiful murals designed and produced by students and the school community under the direction of artists-in-residence. The first can be seen on a cafeteria wall at Canton Intermediate School.
A Second Mural Project at Cherrybrook Primary School
A second mural completed in May 2025 can be viewed in the media center hallway at Cherrybrook Primary School.
Community Events
CAC has run a vibrant booth at the Canton Farmers Market, hosted an Arts Festival during the summer of 2022, partnered with Canton Clayworks in order to provide a space for members to exhibit, and hosted exhibits and artist talks at the Canton Public Library.
Arts Incubator
Gallery space was provided for members to exhibit their work during the 2020 holiday season.
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Local Artist Series
The CAC hosted a series of artist talks at the Canton Public Library.
Paint and Sip Night Fundraisers
Brewery Legitimus sponsored Paint and Sip Nights hosted by the Arts Council..
Canton Public Library Exhibits
Members had the opportunity to show their artwork at the Canton Public Library.
Canton Friends of the Arts
Based in Canton High School, the CFA is a thriving organization that is dedicated to ensuring our future Canton citizens have had opportunities to experience all the arts. The Canton Arts Council is proud to be a part of ensuring that students have the opportunity to pursue a career in the arts.
You can support the future of the arts by attending a local play, concert or art show. Hope to see you at a local arts event!
The Canton Arts Council Board is proud to have funded a student-created mural recently installed in the Cherry Brook Primary School hallway, across from the Media Center.
Students worked collaboratively to create a beautiful mural under the direction of art teacher, Ellen Raposo, and Joanne and Bruce Hunter of the ArtSpot.
Mrs. Raposo unveils the new mural in May, 2025.
Joanne and Bruce Hunter of the ArtSpot.
CAC Funds CIS Mural
CAC Funds CIS Mural
CAC Funds CIS Mural
The Canton Arts Council is proud to have funded a student-created mural recently installed in the CIS cafeteria.
CAC Funds CIS Mural
CAC Funds CIS Mural
Students at Canton Intermediate School worked collaboratively to create a beautiful mural under the direction of art teacher, Deb Costello, and Joanne and Bruce Hunter of the ArtSpot.
CAC Funds CIS Mural
Students at Canton Intermediate School worked collaboratively to create a beautiful mural under the direction of art teacher, Deb Costello, and Joanne and Bruce Hunter of the ArtSpot.