On July 16, 2010, world famous wildlife photographer, Art Wolfe (star of the PBS series ‘Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge’), will be appearing in the Canton Arts District for an artist’s reception and book signing at the Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography. After the book signing Art will be delivering a keynote speech at Malone University’s Johnson Center.
Art’s presentations are in demand the world over for their message of profound environmental consciousness coupled with award winning photography and an upbeat, energetic delivery. Art has produced nearly 60 books in his 30 year career and has been published in every major wildlife magazine in the world including National Geographic, Audubon, Smithsonian, and more. Among his extensive list of credentials and accolades, Art is a member of the Royal Photographic Society, Canon’s exclusive ‘Explorers of Light’, and has launched pioneering initiatives with the World Wildlife Fund, the National Park Service, and Conservation International.
Art spends up to nine months out of the year over seas for various photo shoots. Don’t miss your chance to meet Art and hear the stories behind his award winning images and his powerful message of conservation and environmental awareness. Space is limited. Please visit www.ArtWolfe.Eventbrite.com for tickets.
The Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography is featuring Art Wolfe’s work in its current exhibition, “Art Wolfe: Travels to the Edge,” on display from July 2 through October 1. The Joseph Saxton Gallery or Photography is located in Canton Arts District at 520 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, Ohio 44702. For more information on the gallery, event or exhibition visit www.JosephSaxton.com.
Vendors from four states will line the Great Court and the Canton Museum of Art with original jewelry, paintings, prints, glass, ceramic, wood, knitwear and things that we can’t even begin to define. The Friday, April 9th event (from 5 – 11 p.m.) is an all-out street party, themed around the Holiday Inn / Stuckey’s kitsch called “Greetings from Art is Alive.” Vendors will be dressed as tourists, waitresses and goodness knows what else, as the evening sparks with fun, food, libations and a full throttle of music from area entertainers. Saturday’s show (from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) is more of the same – with admission from Friday (a reasonable $3) getting folks back in on Day 2.
Sleigh-of-hand illusionist Ed Ellis will be appearing in the streets all night, while magician Tim Angeloni will be at Sarah Care early in the evening. We also have a hunch that tarot card reading will be taking place at Carpe Diem. And, a reliable source (Tim Belden) tells us that the fabulous Steve McCurry photography exhibit will vanish after he closes the doors of the Joseph Saxton Gallery on Friday night.
Kick off the night at 5:30 p.m. at TEAM ARTS – the starting whistle of the 12-week Annual Arts Campaign, held at the Canton Palace Theatre and offering free food and fun including performances by the Timken H.S. Marching Band, VOCI and the GlenOak cheerleaders. Then, stick around for St. Pet’s Day, the annual Celtic celebration (from 7-10) benefiting Stark Animal Rescue Groups and featuring Irish crooners like Lisa Spicer, Ashley Brooke Toussant and performances by the MacConmara Irish Dancers and the Moonflowers.
Downtown restaurants sweeten the evening by offering chocolate specials like Arcadia’s decadent chocolate dessert; Bender’s chocolate martini; Canton Club’s chocolate fondue; Pete’s Grille’s mini buckeye sundae; Iris’s mocha pot de crème; Desert Inn’s baklava with chocolate sauce; Picciano’s specialty chocolate drinks; and a complimentary Snuggie (to drink) at Julz, for chocolate lovers over 21.
Admission for ArtSplash is free for make-n-take art projects from the 
