On display June 22-September 3, 2022

SNAPSHOTS FROM THE FACTORY FLOOR

Snapshots from the Factory Floor captures a slice of life in a mid-20th century factory, when Canton was a national leader in this kind of manufacturing. Filled with about 1,400 candid photos shot by an employee of a Canton manufacturing plant in the 1940s and 1950s, this piece is quite unique.

On display September 23, 2022-February 25, 2023

THE ME DECADE: A LOOK BACK AT THE 1970s

The exhibition will feature clothing from the era, presented under a disco ball on a dancefloor in the center of the gallery, including bell bottom jeans, halter tops, hot pants, and more. The exhibition will also include artifacts from the decade from the museum’s permanent collection, such as Fisher-Price toys, a Coronamatic typewriter, a CB radio, a Westinghouse Electric tabletop radio, kitchen appliances made by The Hoover Company, a Panasonic microwave, box purses, platform shoes, and commemorative items from the nation’s bicentennial celebration in 1976. The exhibition will also feature a recreation of a 1970s dining room, complete with an orange shag rug and retro floral wallpaper.

The William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is pleased to announce the Hoover-Price Planetarium is holding shows on Saturdays. Planetarium shows are included with paid admission to the Museum. Seating is limited and all shows are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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On display June 11-November 9, 2022

MISSING HISTORY OF MASSILLON: UNHEARD AFRICAN AMERICAN STORIES

Oral histories, archives, photographs, and artifacts celebrating the rich narrative of Massillon's Black community.

On display July 30-September 7, 2022

ARTIST TO ARTIST

Professional Stark County artists collaborate with non-traditional artists from Just Imagine Gift Gallery.

On display August 6-September 21, 2022

DARIC M. GILL: THE ABSOLUTES: BIG SMALL STORIES

Oil paintings on reclaimed wood.

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On display July 30, 2022-January 8, 2023

"CARRY ON": A CENTURY OF SWING

The gallery documents more than 80 years of the Massillon Tiger Swing Band’s history plus information about its Washington High School predecessors. Sections of the exhibition feature Obie, drum majors and majorettes, directors, and band boosters. Visitors can see films of different eras from as early as the 1930s. Dozens of photographs depict the band and its showstopping performances at home, in the Tournament of Roses Parade, at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and in New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Historic and contemporary artifacts include a wall of instruments (tuba, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and bass drum head); jackets showing the evolution of Tiger Swing Band uniforms; a drum major hat from the 1950s; and a 1938 band hat. Interactive components include a swing step activity and a scavenger hunt.

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On display now through Summer 2023.

THE CLASS OF 2022 LOCKER EXHIBIT

Showcasing artifacts from all seven class members: TONY BOSELLI, CLIFF BRANCH, LeROY BUTLER, ART McNALLY, SAM MILLS, RICHARD SEYMOUR, DICK VERMEIL, and BRYANT YOUNG. The exhibit is located in the Interactive Area of the Museum and highlights significant milestones from the life and career of each enshrinee. Among the featured artifacts are a variety of items from footballs, jerseys, and helmets to awards, playbooks, and photographs.

"BRING DOWN THE HOUSE" PUPPET EXHIBIT

New on exhibit in the Pro Football Today Gallery are puppets of Chase Young, Deion Sanders, DK Metcalf, Lamar Jackson, Michael Irvin, Michael Strahan, and Peyton Manning, and current NFL official Sarah Thomas that were used in the Super Bowl LVI NFL commercial “Bring Down the House.” Naturally, these are the first puppets we have placed on exhibit at the Hall. These puppets were donated by the NFL. Click here to view the commercial

NEW VINCE LOMBARDI TROPHY

The new Vince Lombardi Trophy, which will be awarded to the winner of Super Bowl LVII, is on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The trophy ceremoniously was placed on display by Pro Football Hall of Famer JIMMY JOHNSON and Daryl Johnston, Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the United States Football League. Click here to view ceremony

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Nancy Reagan: An American Story

A celebratory exhibit during the centennial year of one of the country’s most beloved first ladies. Take a trip down memory lane of Nancy Reagan’s life with movie stills, designer fashions, cowboy boots, the White House, astrology, and of course, “Just Say No.” This exhibit includes additional artifacts and archival materials from The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and Young America’s Foundation, and the Reagan Ranch.

Elegant Gatherings: White House Entertainment

An exploration of the crucial instruments of etiquette and diplomacy First Ladies use that are essential in showcasing the very best of the United States while entertaining the world’s leaders and other honored guests to the White House. Nothing is left to chance; from the invitations to the seating arrangements, the food, flowers, and the entertainment – the utmost care is taken.

Ladies of the Hour: White House Hostesses

First Ladies receive their title because they are married to their spouse, the president. Throughout history, many female relatives of presidents have also fulfilled the entertainment responsibilities at the White House. They are considered White House hostesses, and they played the role of helpmates for presidents who were widowed, unmarried, or whose wives could not or did not wish to perform White House social duties. The exhibit explores the women who selflessly fulfilled a crucial role only to become a footnote of a presidential administration’s history.

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On display August 23, 2022-October 30, 2022

UNSEEN: THE PROCESS AND ART OF AMERICAN PRINTMAKING

From the start of the 20th century to today, printmaking has played an integral role in American art and the history of the United States. Unseen: The Process and Art of American Printmaking explore the history of printmaking in America and the varying “unseen” techniques within the medium while showcasing pieces from the CMA Collection, many of which have never before been on view in the galleries.

LESSONS AND LANDSCAPES: THE LEGACY OF GERRY BERNHARDT

The exhibition Lessons and Landscapes captures the creative journey of local artist, Geraldine (Gerry) Jane Cook Bernhardt (1924 - 2003). An avid supporter and student of the Canton Museum of Art’s School of Art, her sketches, studies, and notes fill the gallery walls alongside many finished watercolor paintings. Gerry would often take road trips and create detailed sketches of the surrounding landscapes. Some of those sketches bear meticulous notes about the colors to incorporate in a later rendition of the design, and other notes and critiques about her composition. This exhibition highlights talent and love for the artistic process while providing a glimpse into the dedication, thoughts, and adjustments made along the way.

CONTINUED CONTINUING: PAINTINGS BY AMY CASEY

Northeast Ohio has been home to a remarkable number of highly successful and sought-after artists. CMA is pleased to welcome the artistic accomplishments of Amy Casey to its galleries with the exhibition Continued Continuing. CMA curators selected Casey’s work from her appearance in the CAN Triennial, a regionally focused exhibition featuring northeast Ohio artists, selected by an intergenerational and diverse curatorial team, and representing this moment in time, place, and history in Cleveland and the region. Amy’s work has a unique voice; it is as if a part of her as been infused into each piece that she creates. This exhibition showcases an evolving series of cityscapes that reflect the artist’s view of the world; a story tumbles out of each building, house, and vine, and causes viewers to ponder meanings – from hope to anxiety and everything between, to “continue continuing,” finding moments of peace and connection amidst change and chaos.

ILLUSIONS FROM THE CMA COLLECTION: SEEING IS DECIEVING

Explore the world of deception and experience the incredible with Illusions from the CMA Collection. In this exhibit, nothing is what it seems. Through photorealism to op art and beyond, these illusions in art will test your confidence in your senses. Both playful and serious, the artists of Illusions toy with spectators' vision to raise questions about the nature of art and perception. All work in this exhibit is from CMA's Collection and includes artists such as Marilyn Levine, Richard Shaw, M.C. Escher, Claude Hirst, Gary Erbe, Salvador Dalí, and more.

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