Bluecoats, 13 Other Organizations Receive Arts, Culture Grants

Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve | “Woven” Outdoor Art Museum
$17,952 – New, walk-through, interactive, open-air organic weaving exhibit opening in summer 2023

Bluecoats, Inc. | Innovations In Brass Contest at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
$ 20,000 – Enhanced entertainment during the Innovations In Brass Contest at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 7, 2023

Canton Ballet | “The Nutcracker”
$20,000 – Out-of-county marketing and enhanced entertainment costs for the Canton Symphony Orchestra to perform live during the evening performances at the Canton Palace Theatre in December 2023

Canton Ballet | “Alice in Wonderland”
$8,825 – New production including costumes, guest choreographer, and out-of-county marketing buys for performances at the Cultural Center for the Arts Main Stage in May 2023

Canton Ballet | “New Works”
$500 – Out-of-county marketing for the new production with performances at the Cultural Center for the Arts Main Stage in October 2023

Canton Museum of Art | 2023 CMA Exhibition Season – Spring
$11,000 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives for spring exhibitions opening April 2023

Canton Museum of Art | 2023 CMA Exhibition Season – Summer/Fall
$11,000 – Out-of-county marketing for summer and fall exhibitions opening August 2023

Canton Museum of Art | 2023 CMA Exhibition Season — Winter
$15,000 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives for winter exhibitions opening November 2023

Canton Palace Theatre Association | Miracle at Manchester Movie Premiere
$3,500 – Actor appearances and out-of-county marketing for the film premiere February 4, 2023, at the Canton Palace Theatre

Canton Palace Theatre Association | 2023 Concert Movie Film Experience Film Series
$7,250 – Out-of-county marketing for four interactive concert film experiences throughout 2023

Canton Palace Theatre Association | 2023 Centennial Plaza Movie Series
$1,750 – Addition of new themed character appearances during the Summer Movie series at Centennial Plaza

Canton Symphony Orchestra | MasterWorks: Magico
$12,900 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives, guest artist Westwater Arts, and music for the March 5 performance

Canton Symphony Orchestra | MasterWorks 4: “Scheherazade”
$12,900 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives and guest composer for the world premiere of a new work performed during the January 22 concert

Canton Symphony Orchestra | Pops 1 “Labra Brothers”
$11,650 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives and guest artist for the November 4 performance in partnership with the Canton Latino Fest at the Canton Palace Theatre

Carnation City Players | Carnation City Players Marketing Expansion Efforts
$2,240 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives for performances of “The Music Man”, February 24-March 5, and “Always…Patsy Cline”, May 12-21 at the Firehouse Theater

Massillon Museum | 90th Anniversary Event and Marketing Support
$10,000 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives and guest artist for Rhythms Concert Series

Massillon Museum | 2023 Exhibition Marketing Support
$10,000 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives for the 2023 Exhibition Season

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum | Brick Flicks
$17,000 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives to promote “Brick Flicks” exhibit on display June 1-August 30

Muggswigz Coffee and Tea Company | Open Mic at Muggswigz
$2,800 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives, guest artist, and enhanced outdoor open mic series

Sing Stark | Vox Audio’s “Through the Decade’s Playlist”
$2,275 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives and addition of a live band to April 15 performances at the Glenoak Performing Arts Center

Sing Stark | Sing Stark presents “Let It Snow” featuring Vox Audio
$2,875 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives, the addition of a string quartet, and enhanced guest experience for December 16 -17 performances at the Cultural Center for the Arts

Spring Hill Historic Home | 2023 Underground Railroad Experience
$647 – Out-of-county marketing initiatives and professional reenactors for the June 24 event