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The Gallery at Cherry Hill is open Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., as well as Thursday & Friday from 4 - 8 p.m. or by special appointment that is arranged via email to elli.fassois@ canton-mi.org. Gallery is also open during public performances. For more information, please call 734/394-5300.
August 2022 Exhibit
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill is pleased to feature the works of artist John Middlestead, in this exquisite exhibit, entitled "Black & White and a Splash of Color", in The Gallery at Cherry Hill from July 28 - August 29, 2022.
An opening reception will take place at The Gallery at Cherry Hill, Monday, August 1, 2022 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Featured works by artist John Middlestead incorporate photography of subject matters from grand landscapes of National Parks to intricate designs of flowers on the kitchen counter. His work is created by using a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, as well as utilizing a converted DSLR for infrared black and white images viewers will see showcased in this exhibit.
John Middlestead has lived the majority of his life in Canton, Michigan, and currently resides with his wife, Joan in South Lyon. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Industrial Design, with a minor in Photography, from Michigan State University, and a Master in Business Administration from Wayne State University. During the later years of a thirty-two-year career at Michigan Consolidated Gas (MichCon), no part of DTE Energy, John started re-inventing himself as a fine art photographer. IT was the classic case of "what are you going to do when you grow up?" In 2002, Middlestead started the process by honing his photographic skill set taking courses with local and national instructors, including Monte Nagler, Tim Cooper, Nancy Rotenberg, Doug Johnson, Elizabeth Stone, Susanna Gaunt, and many others. This technical training and development have resulted in images that have appeared at the Canton Fine Arts Exhibition; Plymouth Council of the Arts; International Ecotourism Society in Washington D.C.; Art Crawl in Plymouth, MI; Oakwood and Beaumont Hospitals of Southeast Michigan; St. Joseph Mercy Hospital; Westland City Hall Gallery; Livonia City Hall; and TCF Bank (Canton). Middlestead has been a featured artist in Art Showcase Magazine and has received a variety of awards for his work. He is also a member of the Three Cities Art Club and Livonia Camera Club.
John Middlestead's featured work conveys his love for black and white photography, as well as color photography, which showcases his technique of using a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera whose sensor was converted to capture infrared black and white. "A camera is a tool, much like a painter's brush, and the person behind the camera is the artist," states John Middlestead. "My photographic vision as an artist and photographer is to capture images that touch and calm my soul, as well as those who look at my images. In this age of instant everything, I desire a pause in the action, a time to enjoy a scene or detail often missed, to be able to reflect and to share what I have seen." Middlestead hopes audiences enjoy his work and have the opportunity to spend a moment or two with each scene reflecting on the beauty that surrounds us every day.
For more works by John Middlestead, visit www.johnmiddlestead.com
This latest art exhibit at The Gallery at Cherry Hill, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, MI, is free and open to the public.
Gallery Hours:
The Gallery at Cherry Hill is open Tuesday & Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Thursday & Friday from 4 - 8 p.m. or by special appointment that is arranged via email to elli.fassois@cantonmi.gov. The Gallery at Cherry Hill is also open during public performances.
For more information, please call 734/394-5300.
The Gallery at Cherry Hill Exhibitions 2022 Exhibition Schedule
August: John Middlestead
Title: "Black & White and a Splash of Color"
Reception on 08/01/22 from 6-8 PM
Exhibit: 07/28/22 – 08/29/22
September: Eric Reou
Title: "Natural Abstractions"
Reception on 09/01/22 from 6-8 PM
Exhibition Dates: 08/31/22 - 10/02/22
October: Fine Arts Exhibition
Reception on 10/13/22 from 7-9 PM
(Pre-Program Reception at 6:30 PM)
Exhibition Dates: 10/4/22 – 10/30/22
November: Ann Arbor FiberArts Guild
Title: TBD
Reception: TBD
Exhibition Dates: 11/01/22 – 11/27/22
December: Janet L Kondziela
Title: TBD
Reception: TBD
Exhibition Dates: 11/29/22 – 01/03/23
Current Gallery Hours:
The Gallery at Cherry Hill is open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., as well as Tuesday - Friday from 4 - 8 p.m. or by special appointment that is arranged via email to elli.fassois@cantonmi.gov. Gallery is also open during public performances.
For more information, please call 734/394-5300.
Art Workshops Schedule
Each month a featured Art Workshop will be held that showcases a unique arts medium allowing participants to sharpen skills, get creative, or enjoy light refreshments while learning something new. Opens in New Window
August 2022: Photography WORKSHOP
Date: Friday, August 5, 2022
Time: 10 AM
Fee: $20/person (Canton Residents and Non-Residents Ages 18+)
Join us for an outdoor photography workshop this summer! This workshop will consist of two components. The first is a presentation by John Middlestead that highlights the components of a good image. The second component is actually taking images with the camera on your phone or a standalone camera just outside the Village Theatre. The overall objective is for the attendee to gain an understanding of what makes a good image and putting it into practice.
No experience necessary.
This class is appropriate for ages 18 and over.
Please bring a camera or a phone with camera.
Limited capacity.
To learn more about the artist, please visit John Middlestead Fine Art Photography @JohnMiddlesteadPhotography on Facebook.
Please email elli.fassois@cantonmi.gov for more info on this workshop or any of the Art Workshops being offered at the Village Theater.
September 2022: Sharpies & alcohol tile art WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Time: 6-8 PM
Fee: $20/person (Canton Residents and Non-Residents Ages 18+)
Join us for a fun and relaxing evening! We will get inspired by our current art exhibition, and create beautiful artsy tiles with Sharpies and rubbing alcohol. This is a step-by-step workshop. These tiles can be used as coasters or decorative art objects when you go home!
No experience necessary.
This class is appropriate for ages 18 and over.
All supplies/materials will be provided.
Limited capacity.
Please email elli.fassois@cantonmi.gov for more info on this workshop or any of the Art Workshops being offered at The Village Theater.
October 2022: Halloween Art workshop
Led by artist Sonia Giannini
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Time: 6-8 PM
Fee: $20/person (Canton Residents and Non-Residents Ages 18+)
Celebrate the spookiest time of the year at The Gallery at Cherry Hill. We will create and decorate a haunted house with artist Sonia Giannini. We will be using different media including cardboard, moss, plastic, acrylic paint, and Halloween decorations!
No experience necessary.
This class is appropriate for ages 18 and over.
All supplies/materials will be provided.
Limited capacity.
Please email elli.fassois@cantonmi.gov for more info on this workshop or any of the Art Workshops being offered at The Village Theater.
Register by October 19 at 10 AM
november 2022: Wet felting WORKSHOP - Painting with wool
Led by fiber artist Barb Schutzgruber
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time: 6-8 PM
Fee: $20/person (Canton Residents and Non-Residents Ages 18+)
Felt is a non-woven material and one of the oldest methods of making fabric dating back to the Neolithic period. Nomadic peoples around the world use it to make shelters, rugs, clothing, hats, footwear, and even saddles and armor. Contemporary felt makers have expanded on this ancient method to create lightweight fabrics, vessels, sculptural works of art and wall hangings. Using colorful wool fibers, compression, moist heat and agitation. you will create a miniature work of art to take home. Bring a picture for inspiration and an old towel to the workshop.
No experience necessary.
This class is appropriate for ages 18 and over.
All supplies/materials will be provided.
Limited capacity.
Please email elli.fassois@cantonmi.gov for more info on this workshop or any of the Art Workshops being offered at The Village Theater.
Register by November 9 at 10 AM
December 2022: Holiday clay gnome art workshop
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Time: 6-8 PM
Fee: $20/person (Canton Residents and Non-Residents Ages 18+)
Join us for a festive workshop! Tis' the season and create your very onw clay gnomes! We will use air-dry clay, acrylic paint, and holiday decorations. At the end of the workshop, you will have two beautiful festive gnomes to take home!
No experience necessary.
This class is appropriate for ages 18 and over.
All supplies/materials will be provided.
Limited capacity.
Please email elli.fassois@cantonmi.gov for more info on this workshop or any of the Art Workshops being offered at The Village Theater.
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Village Theater
Physical Address
50400 Cherry Hill Road
Canton, MI 48187
Phone: 734/394-5300
Hours
Current Box Office hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Thursday & Friday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
To order tickets by phone, call 734/394-5300.
Box Office will also open one hour before every performance