Canton Arts District

A genuine renaissance is taking place within the central business districts of Rust Belt cities large and small. The Pro Football Hall of Fame city of Canton is no exception.

 

While probably best known for hosting the NFL's annual Hall of Fame induction festivities and museum, the real story unfolding now in Canton is the success of its downtown Arts District. The special improvement district created to staunch the decline into obscurity of the city center has far exceeded expectations with a program focused on restoring Canton's civic spirit and cultural fabric through support and promotion of local art and artists, visual, performing, and culinary.

A few frequently occurring events showcase what Canton has to offer:

Each Saturday from this week up until October 18, 2014, between 8:00am and 11:30am, the downtown Farmer's Market located at Timken High School features 30 local vendors offering produce, bakery items, coffee, tea, and artisan goods, as well as live music. The Canton Farmer's Market typically begins its run in June.

On the first Friday of each month, year-round, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm, Canton hosts its First Friday downtown art walk. Take a tour of the unique exhibits, shops and galleries the Arts District hosts while enjoying a range of live music, performances and events that change to reflect each month's special artistic theme. Great food, coffee & tea, and beverages, too.