A new tradition of creativity and community is coming to downtown Sandusky.
Canvas Night, a bi-weekly celebration of music, art and local culture, will launch Oct. 25 at The Emporium at West Market Street, according to a news release.
The idea for Canvas Night began earlier this year when E.J. Brinson, executive director of United Way of Erie County, and Darian Sheppard, a creative artist and owner of Understr, met to discuss how to elevate Erie County’s creative community, the release said.
They envisioned an event that would give artists and performers a shared stage, spark collaboration and create new opportunities for connection and growth, according to the release.
To move the vision forward, they connected with The Emporium at West Market Street, part of GMA Asset Management Group, overseen by Alan and Mimi Chicotel.
Their leadership and commitment to revitalizing downtown Sandusky made them natural collaborators, the release said.
Together, the group curated the atmosphere for Canvas Night, secured the first lineup and positioned The Emporium as the home of this new community tradition, according to the release.
Why Canvas Night?
Sandusky is experiencing a cultural resurgence, and Canvas Night is designed to build on that momentum, the release said.
Each evening will feature live music, artisan vendors, food trucks and family-friendly activities.
By providing artists of all kinds — musicians, painters, poets and dancers — a collective “canvas,” the event will showcase local talent while strengthening community spirit, the release said.
“As a creative artist, I know how important it is for local talent to be celebrated and supported,” said Sheppard, who is co-creator of Canvas Night, in the release. “Canvas Night gives us a chance to collaborate and build something bigger than ourselves — something that connects our entire community.”
“Canvas Night is more than entertainment — it’s a movement,” Brinson said in the release. “It shows what happens when creativity and community come together: culture is strengthened, opportunities are created and lives are impacted.
“Every night, we gather is another step toward building the kind of Erie County we all want to live in.”
Opening night
• From 8-10 p.m. Oct. 25
• The Emporium at West Market Street, 314 W. Market St. in Sandusky
• Performers — DJ Chosen, Nov 22, Jimmy Da Gunner and Jonah J Dott
• Future dates — Every two weeks on Saturday evenings
A portion of proceeds from each event will benefit the community, according to the release.
United Way of Erie County will receive 25% of the net proceeds, directly supporting their mission to serve the community, the release said.
Artists, businesses, and residents are invited to be part of Canvas Night and help shape this new Sandusky tradition — where creativity, culture and community come together, the release said.
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