A.C.E. Kids: May Adaptive Craft Workshop
2024-05-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 18th at 2:00 PM for our next Adaptive Craft Workshop for kids at the Village Arts Factory! During this one-hour workshop we’ll create beautiful bouquets of flowers using colored paper, coffee filters, markers, and more! Recommended for children ages 5 to 12 with special physical, developmental, or sensory sensitivity considerations. Your kids will love celebrating the return of spring in a supportive, sensory-friendly environment. The cost is only $10 per child and all materials are included. A parent or guardian must attend with child. For questions or more information, contact Jessica Gallina at admin@partnershipforarts.org or by phone at 734-765-7061.
Special thanks to the generous sponsors of our A.C.E. Program: Eagles for Children, Giving Hope, and Canton Community Foundation.

Adaptive Teen Origani Workshop
2024-05-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
We’re excited to celebrate the return of spring with an Adaptive Origami Workshop for teens! The art of folding paper, known as origami, has been celebrated and enjoyed for over 1,000 years. Join us on Saturday, May 18th at 3:00pm for a fun afternoon of learning how to create beautiful origami flowers. Our certified therapeutic recreation staff will be on site to ensure that your teen enjoys a safe, supportive, and sensory-friendly environment. This program is recommended for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 with special physical, development, or sensory sensitivity considerations. Craft activities will be adapted to provide an inclusive experience. The cost is $10 per teen and space is limited to 20. Parents may attend but are not required to stay. For more information, contact us at admin@partnershipforarts.org.
This A.C.E. program is generously sponsored by our partners at Canton Community Foundation, Women’s Giving Circle, and Eagles for Children.

Glass Fusion Workshop: "Bee" Kind Beehive Wind Chime
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
We’ve partnered with Kiss My Glass to offer this fun and unique glass fusion workshop at the Village Arts Factory! Please join us on May 29th to create this adorable beehive wind chime; approx. size 4″. The cost is just $42 per person.
No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. Let our fused glass instructor show you how easy it is to cut and design something beautiful with glass. This class is also appropriate for children age 10+ who are accompanied by a paid adult who will cut the glass for them. (Due to limited seating, you will need to purchase 2 registrations.)
You will create your design by using a special tac glue as an adhesive and all projects will go home with the instructor to be kiln fired and assembled and delivered back to the center in about 10 days. An email will be sent out when ready for pickup.
Please let your friends and family know about the fun!
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled and refunded up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Due to the nature of this workshop and the need to purchase materials and supplies in advance, we cannot offer refunds within 7 days of the workshop date. You may transfer your registration to someone else or receive a teacher-made finished project instead.

Black & Light: Juneteenth Photography Exhibit
2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on Wednesday, June 5 for the opening reception of Black & Light: Honoring the Beauty of Black Life. This photography exhibit honoring the celebration of Juneteenth is presented by artists Gavin Beckford and Danielle Reeves. Stop by the Village Arts Factory between 6 and 8pm to browse the exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy a variety of refreshments. This event is free to attend and open to the entire community.

Yoga in the Village
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Hill Schoolhouse, 50440 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48187
We are excited to announce the return of Yoga in the Village this summer! Join us on the lawn of the beautiful Cherry Hill Schoolhouse at 7pm for a free outdoor yoga flow accessible for all fitness levels. Just bring a yoga mat or beach towel and some comfortable clothing; no pre-registration required. Our certified yoga instructor will help you stretch your body, connect with nature, and calm your mind. No previous experience necessary.

Yoga in the Village is proudly sponsored by IHA Medical Group Lifestyle Medicine and Nurse Midwives. For more information about this event, please contact us at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov. Yoga in the Village is weather-contingent and will not take place due to threat of rain, high winds, or poor air quality.

A.C.E. Adaptive Music Day
2024-06-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on Saturday, June 8, for a fun afternoon of adaptive music at the Village Arts Factory! During these one-hour workshops, board-certified music therapist Brad Tata will lead the kids in a variety of musical activities, including listening, movement, singing, dance, and instrument playing. The session for our A.C.E. Kids (ages 5-12) will start at 2:00pm and the session for our A.C.E. Teens (ages 13-17) will start at 3:00pm. Your kids will love experiencing the joy of making music in a supportive, sensory-friendly environment. The cost is only $10 per child and all materials are included. A parent or guardian must attend with child. For questions or more information, contact Jessica Gallina at admin@partnershipforarts.org or by phone at 734-765-7061.
Special thanks to the generous sponsors of our A.C.E. Program: Eagles for Children, Giving Hope, and Canton Community Foundation.

Glass Fusion Workshop: Pinwheel Garden Flower
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
We’ve partnered with Kiss My Glass to offer this fun and unique glass fusion workshop at the Village Arts Factory! Please join us on June 18th to create this beautiful pinwheel garden flower; approx. size 15″ x 5″. The cost is just $39 per person.
No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. Let our fused glass instructor show you how easy it is to cut and design something beautiful with glass. This class is also appropriate for children age 10+ who are accompanied by a paid adult who will cut the glass for them. (Due to limited seating, you will need to purchase 2 registrations.)
You will create your design by using a special tac glue as an adhesive and all projects will go home with the instructor to be kiln fired and assembled and delivered back to the center in about 10 days. An email will be sent out when ready for pickup. Please let your friends and family know about the fun!
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled and refunded up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Due to the nature of this workshop and the need to purchase materials and supplies in advance, we cannot offer refunds within 7 days of the workshop date. You may transfer your registration to someone else or receive a teacher-made finished project instead.

Kids' Art & Science Workshop: Basketball Hot Shot
2024-06-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us at the Village Arts Factory as our instructors from STEAMNSlime (formerly Challenge Island) show your kids what it takes to be a basketball hot shot! With this basketball theme, the children will learn and utilize the scientific concepts of stored energy and elasticity. Organized in groups, the children will flex their art and science skills to build an arena and then identify what it takes to get a ball into the hoop by building catapults and using them to propel the ball through a hoop, which they will also build. This is an awesome opportunity for your kids to learn how art, science, and sports can work together to create something fun and educational! Space is limited to 20 participants; be sure to secure your spot by registering today!
About STEAMNSlime
All STEAMNSlime lessons have a core concept of working in groups to follow the scientific process through brainstorming ideas, planning designs, testing, and revising. Through this, participants not only learn and practice the scientific process, but also develop 21st Century skills or “soft skills”. This is done by creating an environment where the students have to use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others throughout the process.
Location
Basketball Hot Shot will take place at the Village Arts Factory, located at 50755 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, Michigan.

Chris Dragan: Art Gallery Reception
2024-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Chris Dragan (DraganPopArt) is a lifelong Southeastern Michigan resident currently residing in Canton who strives to evoke nostalgic emotions in both new and unfamiliar ways through his art.

Chris’ style spans pop-art, intuitive abstract, and bricolage, often inspired by 70s, 80s, and 90s music, sports, and iconic pop culture images (although some pieces wander far off that path). Primary media includes acrylics, oils, inks, watercolor, chalk, vintage paper (books, comics), and spray paint. Chris has displayed at a variety of local venues including the 2023 Plymouth Art In The Park and other metro Detroit galleries and businesses.

Join us for the Gallery Open House and Artist’s Reception on Friday, July 5 at the Village Arts Factory from 6 to 8pm. Browse the artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy a variety of light refreshments. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

Kids' Art & Science Workshop: Sydney Harbor Bridge
2024-07-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us at the Village Arts Factory as our instructors from STEAMNSlime (formerly Challenge Island) show your kids what it takes to build the Sydney Harbor Bridge! With this construction theme, the children will learn and utilize the scientific concepts of force and gravity. They will think through the challenges faced by engineers in building bridges, such as the strength needed, and what shape or design will be the strongest. Organized in groups, the children will flex their art skills to create a harbor water scene that includes marine wildlife. Next, they will build a bridge across their harbor that is at least 12 inches long, consisting of at least 2 levels, and testing it to see how much weight it supports. This is an awesome opportunity for your kids to learn how art, physics, and engineering can work together to create something fun and educational! Space is limited to 20 participants; be sure to secure your spot by registering today!
About STEAMNSlime
All STEAMNSlime lessons have a core concept of working in groups to follow the scientific process through brainstorming ideas, planning designs, testing, and revising. Through this, participants not only learn and practice the scientific process, but also develop 21st Century skills or “soft skills”. This is done by creating an environment where the students have to use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others throughout the process.
Location
Sydney Harbor Bridge will take place at the Village Arts Factory, located at 50755 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, Michigan.

A.C.E. Kids: Adaptive Splatter Paint Workshop
2024-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 13th at 2:00 PM for our next Adaptive Craft Workshop for kids at the Village Arts Factory! During this one-hour workshop we’ll get wild and messy as we create colorful splatter paint fireworks on canvas! Recommended for children ages 5 to 12 with special physical, developmental, or sensory sensitivity considerations. Your kids will love celebrating the return of summer in a supportive, sensory-friendly environment. The cost is only $10 per child and all materials are included. Please consider paint-appropriate clothing so the kids can get messy. A parent or guardian must attend with child. For questions or more information, contact Jessica Gallina at admin@partnershipforarts.org or by phone at 734-765-7061.
Special thanks to the generous sponsors of our A.C.E. Program: Eagles for Children, Giving Hope, and Canton Community Foundation.

A.C.E. Teen: Adaptive Splatter Paint Workshop
2024-07-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 13th at 3:00 PM for our next Adaptive Craft Workshop for teens at the Village Arts Factory! During this one-hour workshop, we’ll use drip and splatter paint techniques in the style of Jackson Pollock to create colorful masterpieces on canvas. Recommended for teenagers ages 13 to 17 with special physical, developmental, or sensory sensitivity considerations. Your teens will love celebrating the return of summer with art in a supportive, sensory-friendly environment. The cost is only $10 per teen and all materials are included. Please consider paint-appropriate clothing so the teens can get messy. A parent or guardian is welcome to attend with their child. For questions or more information, contact Jessica Gallina at admin@partnershipforarts.org or by phone at 734-765-7061.
Special thanks to the generous sponsors of our A.C.E. Program: Eagles for Children, Giving Hope, and Canton Community Foundation.

Concerts & Cars
2024-07-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us in the heart of Cherry Hill Village this summer for four consecutive Wednesday nights of classic cars, live bands, mini golf, food, art, and fun! Bring your friends, family, and a lawn chair, and come enjoy the return of this popular FREE community event series at the Village Arts Factory. Interested in showing off your own classic car or hot rod? Bring it on August 7 for our “Community Car Show” night. Contact Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov for details.

July 17 Details
Car Group: Chevelle Club of Michigan
Band: Michigan Roads
Food: Hogz Backyard BBQ; Frio’s Gourmet Popsicles

Yoga in the Village
2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Hill Schoolhouse, 50440 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48187
We are excited to announce the return of Yoga in the Village this summer! Join us on the lawn of the beautiful Cherry Hill Schoolhouse for a free outdoor yoga flow accessible for all fitness levels. Just bring a yoga mat or beach towel and some comfortable clothing; no pre-registration required. Our certified yoga instructor will help you stretch your body, connect with nature, and calm your mind. No previous experience necessary.

Yoga in the Village is proudly sponsored by IHA Medical Group Lifestyle Medicine and Nurse Midwives. For more information about this event, please contact us at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov. Yoga in the Village is weather-contingent and will not take place due to threat of rain, high winds, or poor air quality.

Concerts & Cars
2024-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us in the heart of Cherry Hill Village this summer for four consecutive Wednesday nights of classic cars, live bands, mini golf, food, art, and fun! Bring your friends, family, and a lawn chair, and come enjoy the return of this popular FREE community event series at the Village Arts Factory. Interested in showing off your own classic car or hot rod? Bring it on August 7 for our “Community Car Show” night. Contact Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov for details.

July 24 Details
Car Group: SE Michigan Corvettes
Band: The Groove Suns
Food: Amaizedawgs; Pizza Twist

Concerts & Cars: Ford Thunderbirds
2024-07-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us in the heart of Cherry Hill Village this summer for four consecutive Wednesday nights of classic cars, live bands, mini golf, food, art, and fun! Bring your friends, family, and a lawn chair, and come enjoy the return of this popular FREE community event series at the Village Arts Factory. Interested in showing off your own classic car or hot rod? Bring it on August 7 for our “Community Car Show” night. Contact Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov for details.

July 31 Details
Car Group: Water Wonderland Thunderbird Club
Band: Denise and the Motor City Sensations
Food: KG’s African and Caribbean Food; Little Kahuna

Outdoor Family Movie Night
2024-08-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Cherry Hill Schoolhouse, 50440 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48187
This event has been POSTPONED due to threat of inclement weather.
Please be advised that due to the threat of thunderstorms and rain this afternoon and into the evening, we will not be able to set up the sensitive electronics and sound equipment required for our Outdoor Family Movie Night this evening in Cherry Hill Village.
We hope you will mark your calendars for our rescheduled outdoor movie date of Friday, September 13, from 5:30 to 8:00pm, located once again on the lawn of the historic Cherry Hill Schoolhouse.
While we share your disappointment in the cancellation of tonight’s community event, we hope you’ll be able to join us next month!

Concerts & Cars: Open Car Show
2024-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Bring your classic car and join us in the heart of Cherry Hill Village for a fun night of cars, live music, mini golf, food, art, and fun! Grab your friends, family, and a lawn chair, and come enjoy the return of this popular FREE community event series at the Village Arts Factory. Interested in showing off your own classic car or hot rod? Bring it on August 7 for our “Community Car Show” night. Contact Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov for details or to register your vehicle.

August 7 Details
Car Group: Community Car Show – Bring Your Classic Car!
Band: Heart Cruise
Food: Maraschinos Pub; Frios Gourmet Popsicles
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm

Glass Fusion Workshop: Garden Ornaments & More
2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
We’ve partnered with Kiss My Glass to offer this fun and unique glass fusion workshop at the Village Arts Factory! Please join us on August 8th to create a summery glass design of your choosing! You can choose to create any design you’d like including birds, insects, flowers, boats, and sunsets, for example. Finished projects can be displayed indoors or out; approx. size 4″ x 5″. The cost is just $37 per person.
No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. Let our fused glass instructor show you how easy it is to cut and design something beautiful with glass. This class is also appropriate for children age 10+ who are accompanied by a paid adult who will cut the glass for them. (Due to limited seating, you will need to purchase registrations for both parent and child.)
You will create your design by using a special tac glue as an adhesive and all projects will go home with the instructor to be kiln fired and assembled and delivered back to the center in about 10 days. An email will be sent out when ready for pickup. Please let your friends and family know about the fun!
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled and refunded up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Due to the nature of this workshop and the need to purchase materials and supplies in advance, we cannot offer refunds within 7 days of the workshop date. You may transfer your registration to someone else or receive a teacher-made finished project instead.

Adaptive Back-to-School Bash
2024-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Canton Therapeutic Recreation and our A.C.E. Program are teaming up to host the first annual Adaptive Back to School Bash at the Village Arts Factory! This resource fair and school bash for the special needs community will be sensory friendly and include a silent disco, face painting, snacks, and live music performances. Adaptive school supplies will also be available for the students! This event is free to attend and no registration is required. For more information, contact our A.C.E. Program coordinator at admin@partnershipforarts.org or call us at (734) 765-7061.

Yoga in the Village
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Hill Schoolhouse, 50440 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48187
Join us at the Cherry Hill Schoolhouse for Yoga in the Village! This Thursday night summer series will feature free, outdoor yoga flows on the lawn of the schoolhouse starting at 7pm. All you need is a yoga mat or beach towel and some comfortable clothing. No pre-registration is required. Yoga in the Village is hosted by the Village Arts Factory with generous funding from IHA Medical Group Nurse Midwives and Lifestyle Medicine. Yoga in the Village is open to all fitness levels and the instructor will offer modified yoga poses to include all abilities.
For questions, contact Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov.

Family Science & Art Night in Cherry Hill Village
2024-08-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us outdoors at the Cherry Hill School for a fun night of hands-on science, art, and technology! Kids and their families will enjoy moving from station to station, exploring the science behind painting, soap making, and gemstones, while also engaging with chemistry, physics, and robotics.
This is a fun and free opportunity for kids to experience how art and science can both help them express their creativity!
Presented by: Village Arts Factory, Village Theater, STEAMNSlime, SkinCare SocialClub, Smokey Citrine, and Lightening Robotics

Agent Orange Awareness 5K
2024-08-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
It is with great excitement that we announce the opening of registration for this year’s Agent Orange Awareness 5K Run/Walk in Cherry Hill Village, presented by Jacob Matthew Jewelers. The race date has been set for Saturday, August 24, at 9:00am, with a 1/4 Mile Fun Run taking place 30-minutes prior at 8:30am. As with last year, a virtual race option is also available for those who would like to participate on their own time or from another location. The race will start and finish at the Village Arts Factory at 50755 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, Michigan.

This year we are proud to announce that we have partnered with the VA Ann Arbor Fisher House for this event. Proceeds from the race will directly benefit the Ann Arbor Fisher House, which provides cost-free lodging to families and caregivers of Veterans and active duty Service Members who are undergoing an episode of care at the VA Healthcare System in Ann Arbor. This incredible local organization works tirelessly to provide respite and home-away-from-home care for these families, and we are proud to support them this year!

Take advantage of our Early Bird Registration for just $35 through July 31st. The cost of registration will increase to $45 on August 1st, so be sure to register early and take advantage of the Early Bird discount!

Every registrant, virtual or in-person, will receive a beautiful finisher medal as part of their registration. Participants will also have the option to purchase an official race t-shirt or tank top through the online registration portal.

Any children (or the young at heart!) who are interested in participating in the 1/4 Mile Fun Run can participate by bringing a simple donation of name-brand travel size toiletries, crayons and coloring books, or a $5 Kroger gift card. Likewise, we’ll have pre-assembled donation packs you can purchase on race day for just $5. No pre-registration is needed for the Fun Run.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, you can visit the official race website: villageartsfactory.com/agent-orange-5k

For questions or concerns, please contact us at: AgentOrangeAwareness5k@gmail.com

Looking to make a donation in lieu of participating this year? Please visit: http://secure.villageartsfactory.com/…/agent-orange-5k…

We hope you’ll join us on August 24 for a beautiful 5K race while helping us raise awareness of the lingering effects of Agent Orange and supporting the incredible work of the VA Ann Arbor Fisher House! This is a beautiful community event for a great cause and we’re thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity again this summer.

Scramble for the Arts: Golf Outing Fundraiser
2024-09-06 09:30 - 15:00 | Pheasant Run Golf Club, 46500 Summit Pkwy, Canton, MI, 48188
The Partnership for the Arts is excited to announce the return of the Scramble for the Arts Golf Outing presented by Mans Lumber & Home. Join us on Friday, September 6 for another fun day of golf at beautiful Pheasant Run Golf Club while supporting the arts and humanities in our community! The cost is $150 per golfer and includes a light breakfast, lunch at the turn, snacks, and a delicious catered dinner on the green. There will be a variety of fun games on the course and the opportunity for the top teams to win prizes. Register yourself or your full team. For questions or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact Tom Yack at 734-417-9842 or by email at thomasyack@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
