How does the Community involve the Community in developing the arts?
Canton Cultural Commission “Ensuring high quality cultural arts that are accessible to and sustained by the Greater Canton community.” This commission serves as advocates for the enhancement of the arts in the community, promoting public awareness and participation in the cultural arts, and encouraging art education. A strategic plan was developed to ensure that high quality cultural arts are accessible to and sustained by the greater Canton community. The Cultural Commission’s planning strategies include the following active subcommittees: • Public Art Committee • Partnership for the Arts & Humanities • Community Advisory Council • Artists Advisory Council • Volunteer Council • Communication & Marketing Committee • Partnerships & Collaborations Committee Commission meets the third Monday every other month. Sub-committees meet during opposite months. Fun Artsy Facts! Did You Know…… Since the Village Theater at Cherry Hill celebrated its Grand Opening on Sept. 11, 2004, there have been
