Village Arts Factory

art For All of Us

Located in the heart of Cherry Hill Village in beautiful Canton, Michigan, the Village Arts Factory serves as a nexus for the arts, culture, music, and community engagement. Our historic, multipurpose arts studio complex is dedicated to providing equitable, innovative, and inclusive arts programming and experiences for all to enjoy.

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About the Village Arts Factory

Our Mission is to create community cultural arts experiences and opportunities that educate, heal, connect, transform, and inspire.

Our Vision is to be a center for arts, music, and culture.

Studio Artists

The Arts Warehouse is home to over a dozen studio artists and small businesses offering classes in fine arts, music, pottery, fitness, and dance.

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Fine Art Gallery

The Fine Art Gallery offers a truly unique experience for engaging with both local and nationally renowned artists and their work.

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Community Event Space

The Village Arts Factory serves as a hub of activity and state-of-the-art event space for a variety of community programs, events, and festivals.

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historic preservation

Our campus is home to Henry Ford’s last Village Industry Factory and Veteran’s Dormitory built in the aftermath of WWII.

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We Have the Power to Impact Canton’s Future, and We’re Doing Something About It

In 2022, the Partnership for the Arts and Canton Township entered into a formal agreement to collaborate on bringing about a revival of the historic Cherry Hill Village District. The Village Arts Factory serves as the launching pad for this revival and a hub for arts programming and economic development in Canton Township. Our programs, events, classes, and festivals are attended by more than 10,000 residents each year, and we work closely with Canton Leisure Services to provide innovative and exceptional opportunities for Cherry Hill Village and beyond. With the help of our members, staff, and community partners, we continue to reimagine the way that art is experienced, appreciated, and nurtured. As Cherry Hill Village begins the next phase of its growth and development, the Village Arts Factory will play an integral role in shaping the future of this beautiful community.

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Village Arts Factory Announces Mini Golf Hole Contest

Join us for a truly unique mini golf experience at the Village Arts Factory! We are inviting the public to build their own mini golf hole that can be placed inside the Village Arts Factory as part of a 9-hole course. We are encouraging interested individuals,...

Local Jazz Legend Kathy Kosins Bringing Art Improvisation Workshop to Village Arts Factory

Improvisation On Canvas is a hands-on, 3-hour workshop where you'll paint to jazz music from a curated playlist, focusing on abstract expression using texture and colors. Inspired by Bebop-era artists like Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and...

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Upcoming Events

Adult Fitness Pop-Up: Yoga

Our popular Adult Fitness Pop-Up series concludes this March with Yoga at the Village Arts Factory! Join us on Tuesday, March 11 for an approachable, 1-hour yoga flow led by our certified instructor surrounded by art and candlelight. Yoga is a wonderful opportunity to...

Wildlife Encounter in the Village

Join us at the Village Arts Factory on Thursday, March 20 for Wildlife Encounter in the Village! Your kids will love spending an hour with Nelson "The Animal Guy" and his Wildlife Safari animals! Recommended for children of all ages (or the young at heart!), this $5...

Art Improvisation Workshop with Kathy Kosins

Improvisation On Canvas is a hands-on, 3-hour workshop where you'll paint to jazz music from a curated playlist, focusing on abstract expression using texture and colors. Inspired by Bebop-era artists like Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles...

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Our Top Priorities

We put our dollars to work by offering studio space for burgeoning artists at a fraction of the cost of most arts centers. Most of our community programs are free to attend and we strive to ensure that art is accessible to everyone regardless of age, gender, or ability.

incubating the arts

We subsidize our studio spaces to help growing artists thrive.

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community development

We’ve been chartered by Canton to help revitalize Cherry Hill Village.

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tr programming

Our A.C.E. program offers art workshops and hands-on classes to kids with special needs.

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arts funding

We strive to support the emergence and growth of new local arts organizations.

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inclusivity

We are aligned with a bold commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Agent Orange Awareness 5K

The Agent Orange Awareness 5K Run/Walk returns this year on Saturday, August 24 to help raise awareness of the lingering effects of the toxic herbicide used during the Vietnam War. Not only does this annual community race bring honor to our veterans, it also brings to light the continuing toll of Agent Orange exposure on our servicemen and their families. This year we’re hoping to raise $10,000 in sponsorships from individuals and local businesses to support the VA Ann Arbor Fisher House. The Ann Arbor Fisher House provides cost-free lodging for families and caregivers of veterans and active duty service members receiving care at the Ann Arbor VA Health System. Become a sponsor today and support this incredible organization.

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