Little Art Gallery Exhibits

Visit the Little Art Gallery at the North Canton Public Library to see what the talented and creative artists of the community have to offer. We promise you’ll be delighted by an array of whimsical and wonderful media types from artists with a connection to Stark County.

Upcoming Exhibits

83rd Annual May Show

Exhibit dates

May 3 through June 27, 2026

Opening Reception

Private Reception Sunday, May 3

Established in 1942, The May Show is a juried fine art exhibition showcasing artists who live and/or work in Stark County.

The call for entries was open to any artist 16 years of age or older living or working in Stark County, Ohio.

Best in Show: Jo Westfall
Title: Machinists and Musicians 13
Media: Textile/Fiber Art

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250 Pieces of Pride

Community members ages 6 through adult who would like to participate

Exhibit dates

July 3-31, 2026

In partnership with the City of North Canton, the Little Art Gallery and the North Canton Public Library invite 250 artists to participate in a special community art exhibition.

Participants will create original artwork on an 8×10 canvas responding to the theme “What Makes You Proud to Be an American?” All submitted artwork will be displayed at the Little Art Gallery throughout July as part of the America250 celebration.

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The Permanent Collection

The Little Art Gallery is home to a permanent collection of original art by area artists and artists whose work has had an impact on our artistic community. In 1944, the Little Art Gallery acquired the first piece of its permanent collection, donated by the Women’s Club of North Canton. Since then, the collection has grown to include more than 200 pieces.

The oldest piece in our on-site collection is “Flowers on Bible”, by artist Ferdinand A. Brader. This piece was created in 1892 and was acquisitioned by the Little Art Gallery in 2015, in conjunction with the exhibit “The Legacy of Ferdinand A. Brader.”

About the Little Art Gallery

The Little Art Gallery’s permanent collection has grown to include more than 200 pieces, while a new fine art exhibit opens every six to eight weeks. Additionally, public art classes are available for students of all ages.

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