Area Artists to Reimagine Masterpieces at Canton Museum of Art's 'gARTen of Good & Evil' Party

Canton, Ohio - Indulge in the gARTen of Good & Evil on August 15, 2015 from 7pm to Midnight on the rooftop of the Cultural Center for the Arts and witness the wonder and excitement of this premiere event! In support of the Canton Museum of Art (CMA), the exotic evening will feature new original works from area artists and culinary samples presented by regional restaurants - all inspired and re-imagined from treasures held in the Museum's $25 million Permanent Collection.

"I wanted to connect a younger generation to the museum and continue to bring the Canton Museum of Art to the forefront of the arts in Stark County," said Lindsay Zimmerman, the event co-chair and founder of the HeART Guild, a new auxiliary group for the museum. The idea for forming this diverse group of volunteers came to Lindsay in 2014 when she began serving on the CMA Board of Directors.

"I am so excited about this fundraising extravaganza because this truly was the brainchild of the HeART Guild committee who bring so much talent, experience and passion for the arts!" she exclaimed.

Part contemporary art exhibit, culinary journey, and summer celebration, this fundraiser merges many modern and hip qualities into one extraordinary night! In addition to the dazzling artworks, luxury raffle items will be on display such as a Costa Rica Getaway for two, a brand new CHANEL purse, and a diamond bracelet from GASSER jewelers. Guests are encouraged to express their creative side on the dance floor while wearing colorful cocktail attire. As if this wasn't enough to bring you to the rooftop on August 15, there will be surprise performances all night long to tempt your good and evil side!

General admission tickets are still available, but VIP tickets are almost sold out. To purchase tickets call 330 453 7666 or order online www.cantonart.org/garten

The Participating Artists: Artists were assigned pieces to reinterpret from the Canton Museum of Art permanent collection. The area artists featuring new works at the event are Margo Freed, Amy Eibel, Kristina Malcolm, Tina Myers, Lynn Hagstrom, Jorge Cervantez, Alice Kinderman, Laura Donnelly, Kit Palencar, Scot Phillips, and Eric Cowan.

High Resolution images of works from CMA's Permanent Collection that will be re-imagined by the participating artists:

1. Amos Nattini, Dante's Inferno.
2. Jack Earl, Cloud Man.
3. Mark Soppeland, Concerned with Many Issues

The Participating Restaurants: Culinary delights are generously provided by Basil Asian Bistro, Bender's Tavern, Canton Brewing Company, The Desert Inn, Gallery 121, George's Lounge, Gervasi Vineyard, The Twisted Olive, Glenmoor Country Club, Loby's Bar and Grille, and 91 Wood Fired Oven.

About the HeART Guild: The HeART Guild features dynamic and diverse volunteers in the Canton and Stark County community dedicated to promote fundraising events and exhibit programs at Canton Museum of Art.

About the Canton Museum of Art: The Canton Museum of Art (CMA) is one of Ohio's premier museums for an exceptional visual arts experience. CMA is recognized for powerful national touring exhibits; dynamic CMA-original exhibits; an unrivaled Permanent Collection of American watercolors and contemporary ceramics; and innovative education outreach programs, in-Museum classes and workshops. For more information, including hours, exhibits and special events, call 330.453.7666, visit www.cantonart.org.

Location: The Canton Museum of Art is located in the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, Ohio 44702. Free onsite parking is available around the Museum.