The Little Art Gallery

03/04/2026

The Little Art Gallery is accepting entires for The 83rd Annual May Show starting today!

Started in 1942, The May Show is a juried fine art exhibit featuring artists living and/ or working in Stark County.

All entries will be accepted online at the Crafted Call website from March 4 through April 4, 2026.
▶ https://www.craftedcall.com/

The call for entries is open to any artist 16 years of age or older living or working in Stark County, Ohio. Artists may submit up to five pieces of artwork for consideration. Four images may be included in each submission. All works submitted must be original, recent (within the past three years) and not previously exhibited in a Little Art Gallery show. All media will be accepted.

02/06/2026

Thank you for everyone who came out to see the Art From the Classroom: Primary School Exhibit Opening Reception! We were thrilled to see so many young artists and their families admiring the fine artwork. Join us for the next exhibit opening reception on February 19!

01/29/2026

Stop by next week for the first opening reception of the Arts in the Classroom Exhibit Series! We hope to see you there.

It is that time again for another season of the Art from the Classroom Gallery Exhibit Series!

For 85 years, Art from the Classroom has captured the imagination of our community and celebrated the creative spirit of North Canton’s students. As The Little Art Gallery’s most beloved annual exhibit, it shines a spotlight on the importance of arts education and the incredible talent found within our local schools.

Up first is the Primary School Exhibit! It will be on display from February 5 through February 15 with an opening reception on Thursday, February 5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

01/12/2026

Come see Frank Dale's Vermeers before the exhibit ends on Sunday!

Only one week remains to view Frank Dale’s Vermeers exhibit in The Little Art Gallery. This rare opportunity to see so many Vermeers in one place ends January 18—don’t miss it!

10/10/2025

Thank you everyone for coming out to the opening reception of Hoard Couture! This display will be up till November 23 so be sure to stop by and see Judi Krew's masterpieces in person!

07/08/2025

Come to our opening reception of Transcendence by Dennis Kleidon this Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m.!

The Little Art Gallery is having an opening reception for Transcendence by Dennis Kleidon on Thursday, July 10 at 5:30 p.m.! Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments. Reception hosted by the Friends of the Little Art Gallery (FLAG).

While you're at the library, be sure to stop by the City Hall next door and catch a few songs from our next North Canton Summer Series musicians, Blue Hour!

05/13/2025

82nd Annual May Show Winners
Congratulations to this year's winners.

Best in Show
Artist: Miranda Marsh
Title: The Shadows Whisper and Call Me by Name
Media: Photograph

2nd Place
Artist: Todd Bergert
Title: Big Top
Media: Oil on Board

3rd Place
Artist: Ted Lawson
Title: Diner II
Media: Watercolor

Honorable Mention
Artist: Erin Mulligan
Title: Love and Aggression
Media: Oil on Wood

Honorable Mention
Artist: Gail Wetherell-Sack
Title: Revisiting the City
Media: Mixed

05/10/2025

03/25/2025

The Stark County Job & Family Services Heart Gallery is on display now! The Heart Gallery is an art exhibition that pairs local artists with children waiting to be adopted from foster care to create a series of special portraits. The 2025 exhibit features portraits of twelve children created by eleven artists.

Also stop by the gallery to see our Arts in the Classroom: North Canton Hoover High School Exhibit while you're in the library!

02/07/2025

Thank you for everyone who came out to see the amazing art these NCSS and St. Paul primary and preschool students made! Our next Art from the Classroom exhibit opening reception will be on February 20 for the Intermediate School Exhibit with art from students who attend NCSS and St. Paul schools. Check our events page here on Facebook to RSVP!

12/16/2024

Winter 2025 art classes are open for registration Wednesday, December 18 at 10 a.m.! Click on this link to go straight to the registration page on our website: https://ncantonlibrary.com/art-classes/. Set your alarm and happy registering!