The Great ARTscape

You're invited to experience Canton's new unparalleled art experience for all ages! Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and take in a little art…or a lot of it! Canton Leisure Services, The Canton DDA, the Canton Public Library, Midwest Sculpture Initiative, The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, D&M Art Studio and the Detroit Institute of Arts bring you a day that’s simply dripping with art and culture! 

Start the morning off with a refreshing autumn walk along Ford Rd. as artist, Ken Thompson, offers an informational walking tour of Canton’s 2012 Sculpture Installation. Shuttle will leave the Summit on the Park at 9:30am; T-Shirt & Refreshments included; Pre-registration required as space is limited; online registration available at www.cantonfun.org; Search "Public Art Tour of Ford Road" or call 734/394-5460.

Next, take in Amy DiPlacido’s exhibit on display in the gallery of the Village Theater at Cherry Hill for free, & while you’re there let the kids join us for a special art workshop from 1-2pm in the vestibule. No registration required.

Then, meet us in Heritage Park for a very special FREE tour of four of the Canton DIA Inside/Out masterworks which will be led by official museum docents.  These guided riding Golf cART tours will will begin at 1pm, 2pm & 2:45pm and will run 20-30 minutes in length. Space is limited; Pre-register online at www.cantonfun.org - search "cART tour" or call 734/394-5460.

Finally, the talented artists of D&M Art Studio will host a Fine Art Workshop for Families from 3-4pm at their store on located at 8691 N. Lilley Road. The program is FREE but space is limited, so please call 734/453-3710 to pre-register.

There is a $5 fee for the Public Art Tour of Ford Rd., but the remaining tours and activities are free.  To find additional details about the day, visit www.cantonfun.org or ask for Jennifer Provenzano at 734/394-5460.  Indulge in all the art you can handle during the 2012 Great Artscape!