🎻 Why do we give to the Campaign for the Arts?
Because the arts don’t just entertain us…they connect us, inspire us, educate our children, and help our entire community thrive.
In this special message, Rachel Hagemeier shares why supporting the Campaign for the Arts matters — not only for the Canton Symphony Orchestra, but for the future of arts and culture across Stark County.
We’re in the final stretch of the campaign, and every gift matters. Join us in keeping the arts strong, vibrant, and accessible for all.
🎶 GIVE TODAY: ArtsinStark.com/give
Did you know the Canton Symphony Orchestra performs far beyond the concert hall?🎻🎼
From educational concerts for students to community performances and beloved Pops concerts, the Symphony helps bring the power of live music to people of all ages across Stark County.
The arts don’t just entertain—they connect us, inspire us, and strengthen our community.
That work is made possible in part through support from the Campaign for the Arts.
🎶 GIVE TODAY: ArtsinStark.com/Give
Some companies support the arts. Others truly live it. 🎨✨
So grateful for our friends at Schauer Group and their continued commitment to making Stark County a more vibrant, creative, and connected community. From supporting the Campaign for the Arts to actively engaging with the arts themselves, their team understands that creativity matters — in business and in life.
We spent time with their staff exploring downtown Canton’s public art during a recent walking tour. Thank you, Schauer Group, for all you do to champion the arts. 💙
⏰ LAST CALL FOR BIG IDEAS! 🎨💡
The deadline for FY27 ArtsImpact Grant applications is THIS FRIDAY!
ArtsImpact grants support creative partnerships that use the arts to make a real impact in Stark County through:
✨ Arts & Education
✨ Arts & Well-Being
✨ Arts & Vitality / Economic Development
From murals supporting mental health… to music therapy for cancer patients… to public art, performances, workshops, and innovative community collaborations — ArtsImpact is designed to help bold ideas come to life.
Grant awards typically range from $2,500–$7,500 and support projects happening between July 2026 and June 2027.
If you’ve been thinking about applying… this is your sign. 👀
Learn more and apply here:
/grants/
🎼 DID YOU KNOW?
The Canton Youth Symphonies were founded in 1961 and today serve students from across Northeast Ohio.
What began as a way to nurture young musicians has grown into one of the region’s most impactful music education programs—helping students build confidence, discipline, creativity, and lifelong friendships through music.
The arts don’t just entertain. They shape futures. ❤️🎶
Powered by the Campaign for the Arts.
🎻 GIVE TODAY: ArtsinStark.com/Give
🕹️🎨 TOTALLY RAD NIGHT ALERT 🎨🕹️
Join us for Campaign Night at Finney's Arcade for an awesome night of arcade games, drinks, giveaways, live art, and all the 80s vibes — all supporting the Campaign for the Arts!
Bring the whole family and get ready for:
🎮 Games for all ages
🎁 AMAZING 80s-themed basket raffle (shout out to Canton Culture Collective for their basket love)
🎨 LIVE painting by local legend and 80s icon (at least in our eyes 😎) Daveruinsart aka Dave Sherrill
🍹 A portion of beverage proceeds benefiting ArtsinStark
✨ Free and open to the public
THURSDAY 5-7pm. This is your chance to relive your arcade glory days while helping keep arts and culture thriving right here in Stark County.
Come play. Come laugh. Come support the arts.
Bonus points if you show up looking like you just walked out of 1987. 👾🎶
The beat goes on… but we still need your help to finish strong. ⚡🎶
We are officially at 84% of our Campaign for the Arts goal — and every gift helps keep the arts thriving across Stark County.
From museums and music… to murals, education, performances, and public art — your support powers it all.
Let’s bring this campaign home together.
🎨 GIVE TODAY: ArtsinStark.com/Give
#ArtsToTheMax #CampaignForTheArts
BIG HAIR. BIG FUN. BIGGER IMPACT. 🎤🎶💥
Join us THIS Wednesday from 6–8PM at Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery for another night of totally rad 80s Music Bingo—all supporting the Campaign for the Arts!
✨ FREE to attend
✨ FREE to play
✨ Open to ALL ages
✨ Prizes, drinks, laughs & all the 80s hits you can handle
This week’s theme: BIG HAIR!
Rock your biggest, boldest 80s hair and you just might score an EXTRA bingo card. 👩🎤🕺💁♀️
Reservations are encouraged so you don’t get stuck singing “Should I Stay or Should I Go” outside. 😎
Reserve your table here: /restaurants/871d12d6-3dc7-4fdc-b690-5459dd4e2e7d/reserve?partySize=2&dateTime=2026-05-11T17:30:00.000-04:00
Come out, have fun, and help keep the Campaign for the Arts! 🎨🎷🎭
Before streaming playlists.
Before earbuds.
Before Spotify.
There was the Canton Symphony Orchestra. 🎼
Founded in 1937, the Canton Symphony Orchestra has been part of the soundtrack of Stark County for nearly 90 years. Their very first concert in 1938 drew more than 3,300 people — proof that even then, this community believed the arts mattered.
From classical masterworks to pops concerts, youth education, and bold new collaborations, the Symphony continues to evolve while inspiring generations of music lovers right here in our community.
The arts don’t thrive by accident.
They thrive because people choose to support them.
🎻 Support the Campaign for the Arts today: ArtsinStark.com/Give
We’re heading into the final stretch of the Campaign for the Arts — and we need your support today. ✨🩰🎼🎤
Thank you to everyone who has already given, attended an event, shared a post, volunteered, or helped spread the word. Your support powers arts education, public art, performances, cultural experiences, and creative opportunities across Stark County.
But we’re not done yet. 🎯
Every gift helps keep the arts vibrant, accessible, and growing in our community.
Join us in making sure the arts continue to thrive right here in Stark County.
👉GIVE TODAY: ArtsinStark.com/Give
DID YOU KNOW? 🎼
The Bluecoats are not only one of Stark County’s most celebrated arts organizations — they are two-time Drum Corps International World Champions. 💙
In 2016, the Bluecoats forever changed the look and feel of drum corps with their groundbreaking production Down Side Up. The show broke tradition by replacing military-style uniforms with theatrical costuming and immersive storytelling — helping redefine what the activity could be. That season earned the corps its first-ever DCI World Championship Gold Medal.
Then in 2024, the Bluecoats made history again with Change Is Everything, capturing their second world title and continuing their legacy of innovation, creativity, and excellence.
From Stark County to the world stage, the Bluecoats continue to inspire audiences and elevate the arts in our community and beyond.
Support organizations like the Bluecoats through the Campaign for the Arts.
👉GIVE TODAY: ArtsinStark.com/Give
Before they took the global stage…they started right here. 🎺
The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps began in the early 1970s as a youth program through the Canton Police Boys Club—created to give young people an outlet through music, discipline, and a sense of belonging. What started as a small, local parade corps quickly became something more—built on hard work, creativity, and community support.
Over the decades, the Bluecoats have grown into one of the most recognized and innovative organizations in the marching arts, performing for audiences across the country and earning national acclaim.
But at their core, that original mission remains the same—creating opportunities for young people and inspiring the next generation through the arts. And that work continues right here in Stark County. 💙
Local roots. Lasting impact.
Your support helps ensure stories like this continue for the next generation.
👉 GIVE TODAY: ArtsinStark.com/Give
