"Art and culture are the wings of a nation, propelling it forward through imagination, reflection, and innovation." — Barack Obama
Hello, we are The Canton Culture Collective. Our mission is to inspire, promote and connect local arts & culture in Stark County, Ohio and beyond.
What:
We are leveraging our love of both the arts and our Stark County community to help local organizations and businesses grow and succeed.
How:
Utilizing our “collective” passion and networks, we provide awareness, exposure and publicity to arts and culture organizations as ambassadors of the arts through organized promotional efforts.
Why:
We believe in the arts and culture of Stark County. Combining our efforts to shine a spotlight on them for the betterment of our community is important to us. We belie e this is a great investment and a way to contribute to the economic, social and political development of our community.
Kind Words
“The Canton Symphony Orchestra is honored to collaborate with and be supported by the Canton Culture Collective. In an impressively short time, the CCC has established itself as an impactful, intentional and deeply invested collective of individuals dedicated to serving our Stark County community. The support CCC has provided to the CSO is a priceless and vital gift, strengthening our fundraising events and making them both relevant and genuinely enjoyable. We are deeply grateful for your time, talent, generosity and authenticity—thank you.”
– Nathan Maslyk, Director of Marketing & Development for the Canton Symphony Orchestra
“We are grateful for Canton Culture Collective’s support in helping with the collaboration between Patina Arts Centre and EN-RICH-MENT. In July 2024, CCC hosted a kick-off event for the African American Arts Festival at Patina Arts Centre. Their assistance with catering and media coverage contributed to fostering community engagement and creating a memorable experience for our audience during the exhibit while supporting several small businesses along the way.”
– Alaska Thompson, Founder of Patina Arts Centre
“By building with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio during this year’s Women Build, the Canton Culture Collective not only helped a local family build their home but also a foundation of strength, stability and self-reliance that will last. Their dedication to inspiring, promoting, and connecting local arts and culture fuels their efforts to strengthen our community, and we’re grateful for the passion and commitment they brought to the worksite to help create a brighter future for all.“
– Beth Lechner, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio
“The Canton Culture Collective has been a dynamic force in strengthening our organization’s connection to the local arts community. Their guidance and expertise have provided invaluable direction as we strive to engage and uplift creative voices in Stark County. We look forward to deepening this partnership and exploring new opportunities for collaboration and cultural enrichment.“
– Thomas West, CEO, Greater Stark County Urban League
The Collective Members
Lindsay Zimmerman
Founder/Leadership Committee
Darla Brown
Leadership Committee
Ashley Harwell
Leadership committee
Kasie Travaglione
Leadership Committee
Chris Auman
Website, Marketing, PR and Technology
Shelley Booher
Special Events Committee
Nicole Certo
Special Events Committee
Jorge Cervantez
Events and Special Projects Committee
Kay DePew
Programs, Community Outreach, Volunteer and Fundraising Committee
Dennis Galbreath
Marketing, PR and Technology Committee
Kristy Gnandt
Events and Special Projects Committee
Chris Lewis
Operations and Finance Committee
Tiffany Marsh
Events and Special Projects Committee
Leah Michalos
Cultural Outreach Committee
Katie Plakas
Programs, Community Outreach, Volunteer and Fundraising Committee
Jules Yang
Programs, Community Outreach, Volunteer and Fundraising Committee
Not pictured:
- Maria Bennett (Cultural Outreach Committee)
- Andrea Company (Programs, Community Outreach, Volunteer and Fundraising Committee)
- Sandy Doll (Events and Special Projects Committee)
- Joanna Escobar (Cultural Outreach Committee)
- Adam Hoover (Operations and Finance Committee)
- Nikolina Karovski (Events and Special Projects Committee)
- Jeffrey Kishman (Cultural Outreach Committee)
- Cheryle Paxos (Events and Special Projects Committee)
- Dave Snyder (Marketing, PR and Technology)
- Jen Spring (Cultural Outreach Committee)
- Alaska Thompson (Programs, Community Outreach, Volunteer and Fundraising Committee)
Lindsey Zimmerman
Founder
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