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Art from the Classroom

Hoover High School Exhibit - Jan 21 - Feb 12

North Canton Middle School Exhibit - Feb 18 - March 11

Elementary Schools Exhibit - March 17 - April 8          

 

Artwork by students of the North Canton School District is highlighted in this annual
exhibit.  January 21  through February 12 will feature the work of students from Hoover High School.  The high school exhibit showcases the advanced technical skills and creative insight
evident in the work of older students.   On display from February 18  through March 11  will be
art by students of the North Canton Middle School.  The
Art from the Classroom exhibit then ends with the artistic endeavors of the elementary school children of Greentown, Northwood,
Clearmount, Orchard Hill and the Mary L. Evans Early Childhood Center, on display
March 17
 through April 8.      

 Art from the Classroom exemplifies the importance of and commitment to visual artistic
education in North Canton.  The Little Art Gallery is proud to be a part in furthering this
dedication by highlighting the creative talents of the children in the community.

 

Call for Entries
70th Annual May Show

Artist Prospectus available here:  Click here to download Prospectus

70th Annual May Show - Call for Entries. Come be a part of this community tradition. The Little Art Gallery of the North Canton Public Library will hold the 70th Annual May Show fine art juried exhibit from May 5th  through June 2nd , 2012.  The First Annual May Show was held in 1942.  At that time three rooms in the Library were utilized to showcase the exhibit.  According to The Sun Newspaper’s May 13, 1942 article Ninety-four works of art were entered.  Ellsworth P. Smith a familiar loved local artist was one of the judges for the first May Show.  Along with him were Howard Summers, Kenneth Smith and Nell Mackey. 

 

Today’s May Show is open to any artist 16 years of age and older living in Stark County. All works submitted must be original, recent (within the past five years) and not previously exhibited in a Little Art Gallery competitive show. All media, with the exception of photography (unless altered as mixed media Fine Art), will be accepted for consideration.

 

Entry forms are currently available at area art organizations, The Little Art Gallery of the North Canton Public Library and online at: www.ncantonlibrary.org.

 

The 2012 entry fee is $25 per artist. This fee includes submission of two works.  Only one work per artist per media category will be exhibited. The fee also entitles entrant to a one year Friends of the Little Art Gallery (FLAG) membership.

Entries will be accepted at The Little Art Gallery on Monday, April 16th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and on Tuesday, April 17th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. 

 

Artwork will be judged in one of five categories: Oil & Acrylic, Watercolor, Drawing &

Original Prints, Three Dimensional Objects or Mixed Media.  Over $1,400 in cash prizes will be awarded, including a $300 grand prize for Best in Show.

 





Gallery Hours:

Monday through Thursday 10 am to 8 pm
 Friday 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
Closed Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day.