Embark on a celestial journey through ancient mythology in our special exhibit collaboration between the Hoover-Price Planetarium and the Collections Department! Explore artifacts representing constellations and delve into their captivating stories. From diverse cultural perspectives to unique celestial views, immerse yourself in an odyssey through time and space.
Don’t miss out on this chance to marvel at the stars and uncover the riches of our collection!
Calling all Moms! Mother's Day Weekend, we're celebrating YOU at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum! On Saturday, May 11th, all Moms will receive FREE ADMISSION! It's our special way of saying thank you for everything you do.
But wait, there's more! Enhance your visit with our FREE themed worksheets available in the Gift Shoppe! It's a fun and educational way to explore with your family.
Bring your loved ones and join us for a day of discovery, appreciation, and celebration!
Home Again: The Embodiment of Africa through Art and Fabric
Contemporary Black artists complement the 2024 NEA Big Read: Chesley Antoinette, Woodrow Nash, Chepape Makgato, Gee’s Bend quilts, Francine Terry
Guest curated by Dr. Tameka Ellington
Celebrate the coming of spring with a traditional German festival filled with beers, brats and bands.
Attend the German Car Show featuring a variety of antique German-made vehicles. Car owners can register the day of or can pre-register by calling 330-874-3011 or by emailing zoarinfo@historiczoarvillage.com.
Maifest is free to all visitors. Guided tours of Zoar Village are available during Maifest for the discounted price of $5 per adult and free for children 11 and under.
Have you ever wished you could step inside a work of art?
Art pulls us in by utilizing and activating our senses, and resonates with us based on our personal memories and experiences. In Immersive Spaces, learn how artists, through their imaginations and unique artistic processes, create art that envelops the senses.
In this traveling exhibition from the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, internationally renowned artist Ginny Ruffner creates a seemingly bleak environment that suddenly evolves into a thriving floral oasis by combining traditional sculpture with augmented reality (AR) technology. In collaboration with animator and media artist Grant Kirkpatrick, Ruffner brings to life a colorful world in unexpected, beautiful and optimistic ways.
As a young child growing up in a once flourishing town in the Rust Belt of Ohio, Laine Bachman always had an affinity towards drawing and painting. Her parents encouraged her creativity from the beginning which led to her attending art school in nearby Columbus, receiving a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design in painting in 1997. Often inspired by myths and folklore, Bachman infuses the worlds she creates with archetypal imagery, underlying themes, and meticulous detail.
A Material World: Janice Jakielski's Impossible Objects
Janice Jakielski is a Massachusetts (soon to be Colorado) based sculptor. By inventing new ways of casting and manipulating ultra-thin porcelain sheets she can create impossible objects of curiosity, beautiful objects to provide focus, retreat and pause in an overwhelming world. Using meticulous detail, familiar forms and uncertain function she coaxes her audience to draw near, closing the physical gap between viewer and object.
In this traveling exhibition from the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, internationally renowned artist Ginny Ruffner creates a seemingly bleak environment that suddenly evolves into a thriving floral oasis by combining traditional sculpture with augmented reality (AR) technology. In collaboration with animator and media artist Grant Kirkpatrick, Ruffner brings to life a colorful world where glass stumps suddenly sprout mythical flora
The Canton Museum of Art invites you to their FREE Art and Tech Fusion family event on Saturday, May 11th! Experience thrilling augmented reality adventures, hands-on art activities, interactive installations and over 20 partner organizations! This unique event promises to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Admission is FREE, but limited - secure your spot NOW at cantonart.org/Art&TechFusion
Join us on May 11th from 11-1 for Prehistoric Creatures Day. Learn about all the creatures that lived in Ohio from the Devonian period to the Ice Age. There will be fun crafts and activities for everyone to enjoy. You will be able to see some of our highlighted collection of fossil remains not on display such as our state fossil the Trilobite. This workshop is open house style and is included with paid admission to the museum!
Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs! Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and what they do!
Introduction to Papermaking Workshop with Jessica Raisor
Join Jessika Raisor for an Introduction to Papermaking Workshop on Saturday, May 11! Attendees aged 8 and older will learn how paper was historically made from start to finish. Students will make paper pulp by hand using recycled materials, dyeing paper with various colors, and creating several sheets to bring home. Papermaking is a hands-on, water-based activity, and is engaging for kids and adults!
Akron/Canton has no shortage of things to do. Feed your inner sports fan at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club, or catch a Canton Charge game (The Cleveland Cavaliers D-League Team).
Get historical at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, or the First Ladies National Historic Site. Experience life in the 19th century with a trip to Historic Zoar Village, or learn about the history of the famous Hoover family at Fieldcrest Estate.
To relax and enjoy the scenery, take a leisurely stroll through the gardens at Stan Hywet Hall then head to the Tuscan inspired Gervasi Vineyard for dinner and wine sampling. Other Akron/Canton culinary delights include quality meats at Angry Barbeque, oven-fired pizza from The Twisted Olive, burgers at The RAIL, and fresh guacamole at Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar....MORE
Embark on a celestial journey through ancient mythology in our special exhibit collaboration between the Hoover-Price Planetarium and the Collections Department! Explore artifacts representing constellations and delve into their captivating stories. From diverse cultural perspectives to unique celestial views, immerse yourself in an odyssey through time and space.
Don’t miss out on this chance to marvel at the stars and uncover the riches of our collection!
Calling all Moms! Mother's Day Weekend, we're celebrating YOU at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum! On Saturday, May 11th, all Moms will receive FREE ADMISSION! It's our special way of saying thank you for everything you do.
But wait, there's more! Enhance your visit with our FREE themed worksheets available in the Gift Shoppe! It's a fun and educational way to explore with your family.
Bring your loved ones and join us for a day of discovery, appreciation, and celebration!
Home Again: The Embodiment of Africa through Art and Fabric
Contemporary Black artists complement the 2024 NEA Big Read: Chesley Antoinette, Woodrow Nash, Chepape Makgato, Gee’s Bend quilts, Francine Terry
Guest curated by Dr. Tameka Ellington
Celebrate the coming of spring with a traditional German festival filled with beers, brats and bands.
Attend the German Car Show featuring a variety of antique German-made vehicles. Car owners can register the day of or can pre-register by calling 330-874-3011 or by emailing zoarinfo@historiczoarvillage.com.
Maifest is free to all visitors. Guided tours of Zoar Village are available during Maifest for the discounted price of $5 per adult and free for children 11 and under.
Have you ever wished you could step inside a work of art?
Art pulls us in by utilizing and activating our senses, and resonates with us based on our personal memories and experiences. In Immersive Spaces, learn how artists, through their imaginations and unique artistic processes, create art that envelops the senses.
In this traveling exhibition from the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, internationally renowned artist Ginny Ruffner creates a seemingly bleak environment that suddenly evolves into a thriving floral oasis by combining traditional sculpture with augmented reality (AR) technology. In collaboration with animator and media artist Grant Kirkpatrick, Ruffner brings to life a colorful world in unexpected, beautiful and optimistic ways.
As a young child growing up in a once flourishing town in the Rust Belt of Ohio, Laine Bachman always had an affinity towards drawing and painting. Her parents encouraged her creativity from the beginning which led to her attending art school in nearby Columbus, receiving a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design in painting in 1997. Often inspired by myths and folklore, Bachman infuses the worlds she creates with archetypal imagery, underlying themes, and meticulous detail.
A Material World: Janice Jakielski's Impossible Objects
Janice Jakielski is a Massachusetts (soon to be Colorado) based sculptor. By inventing new ways of casting and manipulating ultra-thin porcelain sheets she can create impossible objects of curiosity, beautiful objects to provide focus, retreat and pause in an overwhelming world. Using meticulous detail, familiar forms and uncertain function she coaxes her audience to draw near, closing the physical gap between viewer and object.
In this traveling exhibition from the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, internationally renowned artist Ginny Ruffner creates a seemingly bleak environment that suddenly evolves into a thriving floral oasis by combining traditional sculpture with augmented reality (AR) technology. In collaboration with animator and media artist Grant Kirkpatrick, Ruffner brings to life a colorful world where glass stumps suddenly sprout mythical flora
The Canton Museum of Art invites you to their FREE Art and Tech Fusion family event on Saturday, May 11th! Experience thrilling augmented reality adventures, hands-on art activities, interactive installations and over 20 partner organizations! This unique event promises to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Admission is FREE, but limited - secure your spot NOW at cantonart.org/Art&TechFusion
Join us on May 11th from 11-1 for Prehistoric Creatures Day. Learn about all the creatures that lived in Ohio from the Devonian period to the Ice Age. There will be fun crafts and activities for everyone to enjoy. You will be able to see some of our highlighted collection of fossil remains not on display such as our state fossil the Trilobite. This workshop is open house style and is included with paid admission to the museum!
Join us for some family-friendly fun! Meet a TWC ambassador animal at our free Saturday programs! Multiple topics featuring Zea, Barnaby, Gus, the honeybees, and the wildlife visible from the bird viewing room. Join us to learn about who they are and what they do!
Introduction to Papermaking Workshop with Jessica Raisor
Join Jessika Raisor for an Introduction to Papermaking Workshop on Saturday, May 11! Attendees aged 8 and older will learn how paper was historically made from start to finish. Students will make paper pulp by hand using recycled materials, dyeing paper with various colors, and creating several sheets to bring home. Papermaking is a hands-on, water-based activity, and is engaging for kids and adults!
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Akron/Canton has no shortage of things to do. Feed your inner sports fan at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club, or catch a Canton Charge game (The Cleveland Cavaliers D-League Team).
Get historical at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, or the First Ladies National Historic Site. Experience life in the 19th century with a trip to Historic Zoar Village, or learn about the history of the famous Hoover family at Fieldcrest Estate.
To relax and enjoy the scenery, take a leisurely stroll through the gardens at Stan Hywet Hall then head to the Tuscan inspired Gervasi Vineyard for dinner and wine sampling. Other Akron/Canton culinary delights include quality meats at Angry Barbeque, oven-fired pizza from The Twisted Olive, burgers at The RAIL, and fresh guacamole at Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar.