ArtsinStark invites area families to ArtSplash, a free day of art-making, performances and a little bit of learning on Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Street North, in Canton. There is no charge for make-n-take projects like those offered from the Canton Museum of Art, Aultman, Mercy Medical Center, Nationwide, Silver Star Youth Theatre, Stark Parks and many more. Stage performances include those by Players Guild Theatre, Camp Tippecanoe, Spotlight Theatre, Canton Idol, the Canton Ballet, Voices of Canton and the wind quintet of the Canton Symphony Orchestra. Students from the Arts Academy at Summit will be doing a cutting from Seussical: the Musical, while volunteers from Plain Local Schools conduct a fish-making activity. Teachers from Canton County Day School will engage kids in an animal ear project, and Faircrest Middle School instructors will collaborate with the Massillon Museum to bring to life a project featuring Edgar Allen Poe. In addition, Canton Film Fest, in conjunction with the Palace Theatre will do a “see yourself in the movies” activity on the Arena stage. Food will be available for purchase. As part of ArtSplash – a SmARTS focus will involve take home kits to link the learning of the day with activities at home. The SmARTS program of ArtsinStark, integrates arts and education and is sponsored by American Electric Power, Bagnoli Family, Dominion, The Herbert W. Hoover Foundation, The Huntington National Bank, Kenan Advantage Group, and JP Morgan Chase Foundation. “This year ArtSplash will be especially significant as March 3 publicly kicks off our 11-week annual arts campaign,” said Judi Christy, marketing director at ArtsinStark. “The support we gain from area companies like Timken and Diebold, who volunteer at this event, along with the active participation of so many families, really emphasizes what we’re all about – raising funds and awareness for kids, jobs and our communities.” For more information, including a list of ArtSplash activities, visit ArtsinStark.com To donate to the Annual Arts Campaign, making free events like ArtSplash possible, visit the website or make your donation, by May 23 to 330-453-1075. ArtSplash Saturday, March 3 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Cultural Center for the Arts 1001 Market Avenue North Canton, OH 44702