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Our Story

On the grand opening night of The Village Theater in 2004, Township Supervisor Tom Yack told the Leisure Services Director that they now needed to acquire the abandoned national historic parcel just down the street. His proposal was to turn the property into a venue similar to the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia, a warehouse with studios, gallery, boutiques, and eateries. His vision was to develop a social arts district with The Village Theater and the Village Arts Factory being the anchors of Cherry Hill Village.

The Village Arts Factory property is located just one block west of The Village Theater at Cherry Hill in the heart of Canton’s National Historic Cherry Hill Village District. “The Village” is also home to one of the Midwest’s largest neo-traditional housing communities. The development of the Village Arts Factory provided the community with an opportunity to save and repurpose two historic structures that are on the National Registry of Historic Places. The recently opened Arts Warehouse is now a vibrant space that integrates arts, culture, and creativity, and encourages commercial and economic revitalization in downtown Cherry Hill Village.

Our Resident Tenants

1. jump-a-rama

Jump-A-Rama Gymnastics & Fitness Center is the newest addition to the Jump-A-Rama family. We offer Parent/Child classes, Kid and Adult fitness classes, Drop-In play times, Adaptive classes, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties and Special Events!

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2. Personal pilates & fitness

Personal Pilates & Fitness offers students the unique experience of a boutique Fitness Studio. Our Studio offers Small Group Classes: Pilates Reformer/Tower, Pilates Suspension (Bodhi), Barre, Strength Training, and Cardio-Fitness Classes.

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3A. D & M Art studio

D & M Art Studio offers art classes for all ages. Our owner and director, Sharon Lee Dillenbeck, is a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. As an award-winning artist, her works hang in private homes nationwide and she is a frequent exhibitor throughout Southeastern Michigan.

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3B. Wild Wolf Coffee

Nestled in the bustling town of Canton, Michigan, Wild Wolf Coffee proudly stands as a haven for those seeking exceptional coffee. Since 2022, they have been diligently roasting their beans with the utmost care, creating small batches of coffee that exemplify their passion for crafting a perfect cup. As true connoisseurs, Wild Wolf Coffee sources only the finest, ethically sourced beans, ensuring that each sip is an adventure into the world’s diverse coffee flavors.

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4. cherry hill potters guild

The Cherry Hill Potters Guild is a diverse community of clay artists who love their craft. We spread knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of handmade pottery through classes, community events, and exhibitions. We accomplish this in a collaborative, harmonious, and supportive work environment; encouraging individuality while promoting the sharing of expertise.

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5. Cookies & More LLC

Sheila Morales is a cookie artist who creates custom decorated sugar cookies for all occasions. She offers a wide array of classes, workshops, parties, and tutorials both in person and online. From large corporate orders to small, private parties, Cookies & More will elevate your next gathering with eye-popping treats of the highest artistic caliber.

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6. & 7. MOD MARKET

MOD Market is an artisan market and unique gift shop located in Downtown Northville. MOD Market also provides employment training and jobs for teens and adults with disabilities.

Our satellite location at the Village Arts Factory is our soap-making studio where our artisans craft the Uniquely MOD bath and body products, as well as hand-poured candles. These items are sold in our self-serve shop which is open when our studio is in operation, at MOD Market, and at a variety of other metro-Detroit gift shops. Stop by to see the artists at work Monday thru Friday, 10am-2:30pm.

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8. Partnership Office

The Partnership for the Arts & Humanities is a nonprofit organization with a mission to develop a culture of the arts and humanities in southeast Michigan. We operate the historic Village Arts Factory in the heart of Cherry Hill Village. Founded in 1998, the Partnership has played an active role in funding and developing arts programs in Canton Township and beyond.

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9. & 10. skincare socialclub

SkinCare SocialClub is a bath and body care boutique and lab that focuses on small batch handcrafted skincare products. The studio offers whipped body butters, body scrubs, and a host of other products that encourage selfcare and evoke joy. ‘Make & Take’ sessions, workshops, parties, and tutorials are available for small groups.

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11. good vision photos

We are a photography and arts studio that offers services such as portraiture, family photos, weddings, portfolio building, graduation photos, infant and child sessions, holiday pictures, product photos, and more. We also offer paint and sketch classes!

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13. flowing script

Flowing Script is an ever-growing journey of incorporating Islamic, Arabic, and English calligraphy into different mediums in different ways. Painting calligraphy onto canvases, adding an Islamic twist to Western farmhouse pieces through calligraphy, burning calligraphy onto natural woods through pyrography, and incorporating Islamic/Arabesque geometric patterns to the calligraphy are what I specialize in.

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14 & 15. True 2 you llc

True 2 You is a candle studio and fragrance blend bar where you can create your own custom fragrance blends for candles. At True 2 You LLC we offer candle making sessions, parties (on and off site), and wholesale candle manufacturing. Blending candles is what we do at True 2 You!

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12. smokey citrine

We are Smokey Citrine Fine Art and Jewelry, an artist-duo from Detroit with a passion for creating works that elevate the mind and spirit in some way. We create a wide variety of jewelry and accessories containing pure metals, natural materials, and unique gemstones that are ethically sourced from miners and associate collectors around the globe. We also make leather goods, lifestyle products, herbal teas, and a variety of art that ranges from photography, paintings, and illustrations, to 3D animations and AR/VR experiences.

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16. reigning motion dance company

Reigning Motion Dance Company strives to build a foundation of technique and stage presence to allow a dancer to ‘Reign’ on stage. Our mission is to provide professional dance instruction and instill an appreciation for the art of dance in a safe, high-quality studio environment. Reigning Motion is an award-winning dance company and home to dancers of all ages!

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Interested in taking a class at the Arts Warehouse?

Classes, workshops, and hours of operation are handled by each individual tenant through their websites or by contacting them directly. The 17,500 square foot warehouse serves as a multi-purpose arts studio complex, gallery display space, and collaborative incubator for visual artists and creative movement instructors. The Arts Warehouse offers the public opportunities to take classes and workshops, view artists at work, immerse themselves in art exhibits, and purchase art when available.

Village Arts Factory

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Partnership for the Arts and Humanities is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, tenants, patrons, and guests feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other potential bias.

We are committed to being nondiscriminatory and providing equal opportunities for employment, volunteering, and advancement in all areas of our work.

We respect the value that diverse life experiences bring to our board, leadership, and staff, and we strive to listen to their views and give them value.

We are committed to modeling diversity, inclusion, and equity, and maintaining fair and equal treatment in all of the work we do.

Square Feet

The Arts Warehouse is divided into private studio space, a fine art gallery, points of connectivity, and a main gathering hall.

Studios

Each studio in the Arts Warehouse is unique in its design and configuration. The studios are leased to our resident artists.

Small Businesses

Our studios are currently rented and operated by a variety of small, local businesses, ranging from arts to dance and fitness.

Staff Members

The Arts Warehouse is operated by the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities, a local non-profit organization founded in 1996.

annual visitors

The Arts Warehouse draws hundreds of visitors every week who participate in arts and fitness classes and workshops.

Counties

Visitors and participants in our programs come from Wayne, Washtenaw, Monroe, Oakland, and Livingston counties.

community events

The Village Arts Factory hosts over four dozen community events and workshops each year at the Arts Warehouse.

Years

The Village Arts Factory opened its doors to the public in March of 2020. Since that time, we’ve grown into a vibrant arts campus.

Meet Our Staff

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Kevin Ryan

Community Program Director

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Jessica Gallina

Administrative Manager

Frani Lantigua

Community Program Coordinator

Gabbi Dolin

Therapeutic Arts Coordinator

Courtney Smith

Community Program Coordinator

Kristina Wilson

Cherry Hill District Manager

David Grant

Facility Assistant

Meet Our Board

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Dan Fisher

Board Chair

Steven Sneideman

Vice Chair

Ann Conklin

Operations

Mark Waldbauer

Treasurer

Tania Ganguly

Director

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Laura Mortier

Director

Monica Viola

Director

Joe Mullally

Director

Erica Colaianne

Director

A Letter from the Board

Thank you for visiting our website! On behalf of the Partnership for the Arts Board, we invite you to learn more about the Village Arts Factory, a truly beautiful and unique space where the community comes together and art and history come alive!

We encourage you to look around and discover the wealth of exciting programs and opportunities that we have to offer. Learn more about the incredibly talented creative industry small businesses that call our Arts Warehouse home…Perhaps it will inspire an in-person visit to take a class, or to shop their wares or services.

Discover ways to volunteer with us or support our Veterans’ Dormitory. Learn more about our gallery space and upcoming exhibitions. Find a special event, a pop-up concert, a cultural celebration, or an artist market to add to your calendar. Explore the history of our very special property and our incredibly exciting development plans for the future. Maybe even take a moment to learn more about the exclusive benefits of an annual membership with us.

Communities that are active in the arts have a stronger sense of identity, are better equipped to cope in times of crisis, are quicker to find pathways to economic regeneration, and have residents that experience less loneliness and isolation. The arts can be a powerful agent of change, innovation, and community-building, and the Village Arts Factory is proud to play an important role in supporting artists and the arts in our region. We hope that you will find new ways to engage with us and to support the arts as well! Click around and be sure to schedule a visit with us soon!

In Appreciation,

Tom Yack

Tom Yack, Board Chair