ArtsinStark
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-24)
Reporting Period: 2023-24
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Arts & Culture
- Community Development
- Education
- Economic Development
- Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- 60+ trees planted in the new ArtsinStark Park
Social Achievements
- Canton-Massillon area recognized as the 8th most arts-vibrant mid-size community in the US
- Launched ArtsBuild grant program for equitable investment across major arts groups
- Opened EN-RICH-MENT Arts Education Center
- Developed ArtsinStark Park
- Reached $1.4 million goal for the Campaign for the Arts
- Renovations underway for The Eleven public art series
- Launched Mural Fest Canton
- 3,821 students participated in programs
- 5,300+ people touched through ArtsImpact Grants
- 80,000+ annual visitors to the Cultural Center for the Arts
Governance Achievements
- Welcomed Mo Ater as new CEO
- Emil Alecusan served as Interim CEO
- Significant capital improvements planned for the Cultural Center for the Arts (new marquee sign and office spaces)
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Significant capital improvements to the Cultural Center for the Arts
Short-term Goals:
- Enhancements to SmARTs program
- Installation of a new marquee sign at the Cultural Center
- Development of new office spaces for ArtsinStark