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Spotlight: A Juried Exhibition of Artists from CMA Affiliate Groups (August 27- October 27, 2024)
The Canton Museum of Art presents Spotlight: A Juried Exhibition of Artists from CMA Affiliate Groups. This exhibition highlights members of the two affiliate groups of CMA: Canton Ceramic Artists Guild and Canton Artists League. As Canton Museum of Art is kicking off its 90th Anniversary celebrations, the Ceramics Guild is celebrating its 50th year, and the Artists League is celebrating its near-30th!
The Canton Ceramic Artists Guild was founded in 1974 by a group of dedicated ceramic artists committed to the advancement of the Museum's ceramics program. The Guild meets once a month, to organize their volunteer hours, plan upcoming sales, and share ideas and techniques.
Members in this service organization promote ceramics education by volunteering their time and knowledge to fire the CMA students' artwork, maintain the ceramics classroom, and demonstrate ceramic techniques to both children and adults. Guild members also volunteer their time to help with special projects at the museum, such as creating handmade items for auctions, openings, and other events.
Guild members participate in two sales each year, the Christkindl Markt and the May Sale. Portions of the proceeds from these sales are used to help purchase additional ceramics shop equipment, sponsor workshops for local artists, and purchase works for the CMA's Permanent Collection.
Each year the Guild also participates in the "Empty Bowls for Hunger" program, with each member donating handmade soup bowls. All proceeds from the sale of these bowls are donated to the Stark County Hunger Task Force. Bowls may be purchased at the May Sale.
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The Canton Artists League was founded in 1996 and is a welcome forum for all artists, photographers, and craftspeople to meet and help further their creativity through exhibits, workshops, and a shared bond of talent and imagination. League members live in Stark County, Ohio, and neighboring areas.
Meetings are every third Wednesday (unless noted on Calendar page) 6:00 PM at the Canton Museum of Art 1001 Market Avenue N, Canton, Ohio 44702
This membership group is a collaborative of professional, semi-professional and amateur visual artists; and people with an interest in supporting art through exhibits, educational workshops, field trips, and support programs. Their mission is to provide enriched opportunities and encouragement for visual artists and individuals with a sincere interest in supporting art. To join the Canton Artists League visit their membership page for more information.
