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A new tradition of creativity and community is coming to downtown Sandusky.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s creative community, the release said.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Their leadership and commitment to revitalizing downtown Sandusky made them natural collaborators, the release said.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Sandusky is experiencing a cultural resurgence, and Canvas Night is designed to build on that momentum, the release said.<\/p>\n
Each evening will feature live music, artisan vendors, food trucks and family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n
By providing artists of all kinds \u2014 musicians, painters, poets and dancers \u2014 a collective \u201ccanvas,\u201d the event will showcase local talent while strengthening community spirit, the release said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a creative artist, I know how important it is for local talent to be celebrated and supported,\u201d said Sheppard, who is co-creator of Canvas Night, in the release. \u201cCanvas Night gives us a chance to collaborate and build something bigger than ourselves \u2014 something that connects our entire community.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCanvas Night is more than entertainment \u2014 it\u2019s a movement,\u201d Brinson said in the release. \u201cIt shows what happens when creativity and community come together: culture is strengthened, opportunities are created and lives are impacted.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery night, we gather is another step toward building the kind of Erie County we all want to live in.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2022 From 8-10 p.m. Oct. 25<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Emporium at West Market Street, 314 W. Market St. in Sandusky<\/p>\n
\u2022 Performers \u2014 DJ Chosen, Nov 22, Jimmy Da Gunner and Jonah J Dott<\/p>\n
\u2022 Future dates \u2014 Every two weeks on Saturday evenings<\/p>\n
A portion of proceeds from each event will benefit the community, according to the release.<\/p>\n
United Way of Erie County will receive 25% of the net proceeds, directly supporting their mission to serve the community, the release said.<\/p>\n
Artists, businesses, and residents are invited to be part of Canvas Night and help shape this new Sandusky tradition \u2014 where creativity, culture and community come together, the release said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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