Transforming Stark County through the power of the arts
Raised during 2024 Campaign for the Arts
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“For me, the arts fuel the passion in everything I do in my life…”
—Alan Rodriguez, owner of Julz by Alan Rodriguez, and 16-year donor to ArtsinStark
The Business Case for the Arts
A strong arts and culture ecosystem is not a luxury. It is a business asset—and one that Stark County is nationally recognized for leveraging effectively.
$20M+
Economic Impact
Arts and culture have an annual economic impact of over $20 million in Stark County.
Learn more about how we help bring arts and culture to residents and visitors.
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SmARTs Students
Learn more about the students impacted by our SmARTS arts education programming.
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Most Arts-Vibrant Community
Canton-Massillon was ranked eighth most arts-vibrant mid-size community in the U.S. in 2023.
Discover the artists and organizations that bring our community to life.
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Visitors
There are more than 80,000 visitors annually to the iconic Cultural Center for the Arts.
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Arts + Tourism = $57 Million Impact
What happens when arts, tourism, and local leadership align with purpose? Record-breaking impact. In partnership with Visit Canton and the Stark County Commissioners, ArtsinStark continues to lead one of the most unique collaborations in the state—reinvesting bed tax dollars into arts and cultural tourism.
Where Creativity Builds Community
ArtsinStark recently had the opportunity to visit Canal Creative in Canal Fulton—a growing creative hub centered on connection, creativity, and community.
ArtsinStark's CEO Breakfast introduces
ArtsinStark recently convened regional business and civic leaders for its inaugural CEO Breakfast, where it formally introduced The Business Case for the Arts. The event was sponsored by Patriot Software.
