Experience Canton
Flourishing Arts
The Cultural Center for the Arts was a generous gift to the community from the Timken Foundation in 1970. It is home to Canton Ballet, Canton Museum of Art, Canton Symphony Orchestra, Players Guild Theatre and Voices of Canton, Inc.
Since 1965, the Canton Ballet has graced its audiences with elegance, excitement and emotion. This pre-professional company, under the artistic direction of Cassandra Crowley, has received national and international recognition. Three productions are presented annually at the Canton Palace Theatre. You won't want to miss a step of this exciting season!
The galleries at Canton Museum of Art are a treasure trove of visual arts featuring paintings, decorative arts, sculpture, photography and ceramics. A museum highlight is its permanent collection of American watercolors and contemporary ceramics. The museum also hosts a variety of traveling exhibits. Its "Christkindl Markt" fine arts and craft show, held the second weekend in November, attracts thousands.
Under the direction of Music Director, Gerhardt Zimmermann, Canton Symphony Orchestra prides itself on being more than classical. With more than 100 performances yearly, it's a little bit of Broadway, little bit of jazz, and pure family entertainment with its "Stradibearius" family concert series. A star-spangled July 4th spectacular, Pops at the Palace, an intimate Cameo concert series and its whimsical holiday concert round out the season. It's more than you expect!
Delighting audiences for more than 70 years, Canton's Players Guild Theatre is one of the oldest continuously operating, largest, and best-equipped community theatres in America. It presents more than ten productions a year under the direction of various guest directors. A holiday tradition and season highlight is its production of A Christmas Carol. Live theater at its best. Enjoy the show!
The Voices of Canton, Inc. have been serenading our area through a variety of melodic events for more than 60 years. Under the artistic direction of Dr. Samuel Gordon, its seasonal performance highlights include Ye Olde Madrigal Christmas Feaste and "Viva Italia!". Often featured along side the adult chorus is the Canton Childrens' Chorus and Treble VOCI, directed by Christine Riley. Together these choruses make beautiful music together.
